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Performance and Symptom Validity Testing in Pediatric Assessment: A Review of the Literature

Stephanie M. Emhoff MADepartment of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York, USA
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Julie K. Lynch PhDDepartment of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York, USA;Albany Neuropsychological Associates, Albany, New York, USA
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Robert J. McCaffrey PhDDepartment of Psychology, University at Albany, State University of New York, Albany, New York, USA;Albany Neuropsychological Associates, Albany, New York, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 671-707 | Received 12 Mar 2018, Accepted 14 Sep 2018, Published online: 15 Oct 2018
 
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ABSTRACT

There has been an increased recognition that validity testing is an integral component of evaluations conducted with youth. The incorporation of validity testing provides an objective basis for placing confidence in the test data as an accurate assessment of the child’s or adolescent’s current ability level and/or an accurate indication of the child’s or adolescent’s current symptoms or behavioral functioning. The use of objective performance validity and symptom validity is consistent with the current emphasis of data-driven decision-making. This paper provides a review of the literature on performance and symptom validity tests for children and adolescents. The strengths and limitations of the available validity tests are discussed, and recommendations for use in pediatric assessments are provided.

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