Dot Counting Test cross-validation

• Main Author: McCaul, Courtney Ann
• Language: EN
• Published: Alliant International University 2017
• Subjects: Clinical psychology|Quantitative psychology
• Online Access: http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10249120

<p> The purpose of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of the Dot Counting Test as a measure of feigned cognitive performance. Archival neuropsychological test data from a &ldquo;real world&rdquo; sample of 147 credible and 328 non-credible patients were compared. The Dot Counting Test E-score cutoff of &ge; 17 continued to show excellent specificity (93%). However, sensitivity dropped from approximately 74% documented in 2002 to 51% in the current sample. When the cutoff was lowered to &ge; 15, adequate specificity was maintained (90%) and sensitivity rose to (61%). However, a third of credible patients with borderline IQ failed the test using the Dot Counting Test E-cutoff score, indicating cautious use of the test with individuals who likely have borderline intelligence.</p><p>