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Neuropsychology and cognitive screening

Test of Memory Malingering.

TOMM

What it measures
Performance/effort validity (symptom validity); detection of feigned or exaggerated memory impairment
Length and format
50 picture items, 2 learning trials + optional retention trial. forced-choice visual recognition (performance), correct count vs cut-off (e.g., <45 Trial 2) (performance/ability test)
Language versions
Pictures are language-free; validated in many countries (e.g., Singapore, Europe)
Normative data
No normative data held in our reference library for this instrument. That is a statement about our library, not about the published literature.
Licence
copyrighted - commercial

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Reference
Tombaugh TN. Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM). MHS; 1996.

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