Neuropsychological evidence of a factitious memory complaint.

L M Binder, L Pankratz
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Abstract

The authors describe a patient who complained of a severe memory loss. Information gathered from the history, interview, and testing suggested malingering. The patient was then assessed by a strategy called Symptom Validity Testing. Her score was statistically worse than chance, which provided compelling evidence that she was faking bad.

MeSH Term

Amnesia
Disability Evaluation
Factitious Disorders
Female
Humans
Malingering
Middle Aged
Neuropsychological Tests

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