Evaluating a Novel Eye Tracking Tool to Detect Invalid Responding in Neurocognitive Assessment

Abstract

Valid symptom report and test performance are essential prerequisites for the accurate interpretation of neurocognitive or neuropsychological assessment data. Unfortunately, base rates of invalid responding in civilian and military contexts suggest that symptom exaggeration and underperformance are common in these types of assessments. Many response validity tests (RVTs) have been developed and derived to detect invalid responding, but these measures are limited by lengthy administration times, limited sensitivity, and susceptibility to coaching.. This dissertation project evaluated a novel eye-tracking tool, the Bethesda Eye and Attention Measure(BEAM), as a method for detecting invalid responding in neurocognitive assessment.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 07, 2014
Accession Number
AD1012814

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  • David M. Barry

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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Fields of Study

  • Psychology

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  • Military Engineering.
  • Psychological Intervention/Treatment for Stress, Anxiety, PTSD, and Related Emotional and Cognitive Health Symptoms.
  • Systems Analysis and Design