Detection of Malingering in a Forensic Sample: a Study of the M Test

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Abstract
The validity of the M Test in the assessment of malingering was examined in a sample of male prisoners. Malingerers and non-malingerers were compared on the M Test and on the demographic variables of age, race, and education. Although M Test scores were statistically related to the malingering criteria, the M Test showed poor discriminative capability, achieving an overall hit rate of only 67%. Currently, the M Test appears to be of limited utility as a screening device for malingering in forensic populations.

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