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The Effects of Third Party Observation on Credible and Non-credible Cognitive Performance: A Simulation Study

Reese, Caitlin S.
http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1320932313

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2011, Master of Science (MS), Ohio University, Psychology (Arts and Sciences).
In forensic contexts, judges may court order live observation or video recording of neuropsychological assessments. Professional neuropsychology organizations have issued consensus statements protesting the use of third party observers (TPOs) to preserve the validity of assessments, because TPOs, including video cameras, might inhibit performance on neuropsychological tasks. However, TPO effects are understudied, especially in relation to any possible effect on non-credible responding. The present study investigated TPO effects on the neuropsychological performance of undergraduates with a history of mild TBI. Some participants were asked to simulate impairment. In support of efforts protesting the use of TPO in neuropsychological evaluations, the presence of a video camera impaired visual memory performance among individuals who were instructed to do their best, although a TPO did not differentially affect performance in those asked to simulate impairment. Findings also support the main effect of non-credible effort on memory measures. Taken together, findings further encourage the use of non-credible effort measures in neuropsychological assessment and discourage the use of TPOs in neuropsychological evaluations.
Julie Suhr, PhD (Advisor)
72 p.
Psychology
Third Party Observation; Non-credible Effort

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  • Reese, C. S. (2011). The Effects of Third Party Observation on Credible and Non-credible Cognitive Performance: A Simulation Study [Master's thesis, Ohio University]. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1320932313

    APA Style (7th edition)

  • Reese, Caitlin. The Effects of Third Party Observation on Credible and Non-credible Cognitive Performance: A Simulation Study. 2011. Ohio University, Master's thesis. OhioLINK Electronic Theses and Dissertations Center, http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1320932313.

    MLA Style (8th edition)

  • Reese, Caitlin. "The Effects of Third Party Observation on Credible and Non-credible Cognitive Performance: A Simulation Study." Master's thesis, Ohio University, 2011. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=ohiou1320932313

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