Detection of response bias and noncredible performance in adult attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder

Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology

Volumn 26, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 165-175

  Young, J Christopher ^a   Gross, Alan M ^b  

^a VETERANS AFFAIRS MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI   (United States)

Author keywords

ADHD; Malingering; MMPI 2; Symptom Validity Test

Indexed keywords

EID: 79956078646     PISSN: 08876177     EISSN: 18735843     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acr013     Document Type: Article

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