TOMM Performances and Self-Reported Symptoms of Depression and Anxiety

Authors: O'Bryant, Sid; Finlay, Carlos; O'Jile, Judith

Source: Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, Volume 29, Number 2, June 2007 , pp. 111-114(4)

Publisher: Springer

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Abstract:

The Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) is the most frequently used symptom validity test (SVT) by neuropsychologists and appears to be robust in the context of a number of neurological and psychiatric conditions. The current study cross-validated and extended prior research by examining the relation between scores on self-report measures of depression and anxiety, independently and combined, and scores on the TOMM in an outpatient neuropsychology clinic. A total of 262 files were reviewed, 67 of which contained complete data on the TOMM, Beck Depression Inventory-II, and the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. Results show that scores on self-report inventories of depression and anxiety are not significantly related to scores on the TOMM, cross-validating previous research. Extending prior research, current analyses demonstrate that TOMM scores are not significantly influenced by the combined relation of self-reported symptoms of depression and anxiety. Findings support the utility of the TOMM with patients reporting affective disturbances.

Keywords: Malingering; Test of memory malingering; Depression; Anxiety; Effort

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10862-006-9034-9

Affiliations: 1: Email: sid.obryant@ttuhsc.edu

Publication date: 2007-06-01