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      Detection of simulated ADHD and reading disorder using symptom validity measures.

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          Previous studies have typically focused on the ability of cognitive symptom validity tests to identify cognitive symptom exaggeration in the context of head injury or memory loss. Few published studies have examined the detection of simulated attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or reading disorder (RD). The present study examined the accuracy of symptom validity measures in the detection of simulated ADHD and RD. Results indicated that several commonly used symptom validity measures show good validity for detecting simulated ADHD and RD. Total Validity Indicator Profile (VIP) scores and hard item accuracy score from the Victoria Symptom Validity Test (VSVT) were the most accurate at distinguishing simulation of ADHD and RD from adequate effort. Percentages of control participants and participants in simulation conditions scoring below a specified cut score are provided to give clinicians an estimate of the simulator (true) positive and control (false) positive rates.

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          Journal
          Arch Clin Neuropsychol
          Archives of clinical neuropsychology : the official journal of the National Academy of Neuropsychologists
          Elsevier BV
          1873-5843
          0887-6177
          Sep 2008
          : 23
          : 5
          Affiliations
          [1 ] The Cleveland Clinic, Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health (CR11), 2801 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cleveland, OH 44104, USA. fraziet2@ccf.org
          Article
          S0887-6177(08)00053-X
          10.1016/j.acn.2008.04.001
          18534813
          8826acff-7222-45a2-900d-746754abf21e
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