Publications by authors named "Claire Friedhoff"
Objective: In concussion populations, suboptimal task engagement detected by performance validity tests (PVTs) has been associated with poorer neuropsychological scores and greater post-concussive symptoms (PCS). This study examined if Pass/Fail status on the Test of Memory Malingering-TOMM Trial 1-differentiated the neurocognitive, emotional, and behavioral profile of pediatric patients with concussion.
Method: This study utilized archival data from 93 patients (mean age = 14.
Article Synopsis
- Electrical injury (EI) leads to unique cognitive and sensory issues that are not commonly seen in other medical populations, prompting this study to assess how EI patients perform on the MMPI-2-RF personality test.
- The research included 62 EI patients, with a focus on 46 who showed valid symptom reporting; findings revealed that valid EI patients scored significantly higher on several validity scales, suggesting greater reporting of sensory and cognitive disturbances.
- It was concluded that the MMPI-2-RF results reflect legitimate EI-related symptoms rather than over-reporting, highlighting the need for neuropsychologists to accurately interpret these patterns to avoid misjudging credible patients.