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Review and Update on Adult Performance Validity Testing
Credit
CE:1.5
Description
This course will provide a review and update on performance validity testing (PVT) in adult neuropsychological evaluations. Recent literature discussing the utility of validity testing in neuropsychological assessment, as well as reviews of stand-alone and embedded measures, will be discussed. Special topics to be covered will include: (1) feedback to patients and referring providers; and (2) use of PVTs in special populations. Emphasis will also be given to future directions in PVT research.
Learning Objectives:
After the webinar, participants will be able to:
Instructional Level: Intermediate
- Describe the influence of performance validity testing on interpretation of cognitive test results.
- Explain and utilize feedback strategies with patients and referring providers.
- Discuss application of PVTs in patients with low IQ, dementia, and English as a second language.
Instructional Level: Intermediate