Modern Psychological Studies
Volume
30
Number
1
Publisher
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Place of Publication
Chattanooga (Tenn.)
Date
2024
Abstract
Invalid performance on tests, which detect neurological symptoms, is a prevalent issue that disrupts neuropsychological evaluations; therefore, validation of tests which detect invalid performance is critical. This review summarizes eleven performance validity tests (PVTs) and reports two aspects of accuracy, sensitivity and specificity, as these metrics are commonly reported and act as standardized metrics. PVTs are grouped into three categories: the Rey tests, simple forced-choice tests, and complex forced-choice tests. Rey tests were the first to be developed and, though they provided a good foundation for future tests, they yield low sensitivities and specificities. Simple forced-choice tests establish the forced-choice paradigm resulting in a high specificity, as their low difficulty ensures that most invalid performers score well above the cutoff. Complex forced-choice tests improve sensitivity by increasing face difficulty, making invalid performers further underperform and score below the cutoff. Improvements have been made since the development of the Rey tests, though modern tests still often do not achieve satisfactory sensitivity and specificity. Therefore, current performance validity evaluation strategies used in popular tests must be modified, and new strategies must be proposed to further improve PVTs.
Discipline
Psychology
Document Type
article
DCMI Type
Text
Language
English
Rights
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License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
Recommended Citation
Hull, Lena J. and McKibben, Jodi B.A.
(2024)
"A historical analysis and evaluative review of performance validity tests,"
Modern Psychological Studies: Vol. 30:
No.
1, Article 9.
Available at:
https://scholar.utc.edu/mps/vol30/iss1/9
Department
Dept. of Psychology