Army testing to catch malingering?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 10:42:02 -0400

I have recently been reading articles from <font color="#222222" face="verdana, sans-serif">neuropsychologists stating it might be possible to identify malingering in college students with some simple testing. Do you think the army should adopt something similar? Additionally, does the army have an effective system currently in place to identify malingering?</font>

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Apr 19 at 2014 10:58 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 19 Apr 2014 10:58:41 -0400

I want to point out that the articles I read focused on identifying malingering with ADHD and PTSD symptoms. However, the PH.D's go on to discuss there is potential for expanded used with other medical conditions.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 1 at 2014 10:54 AM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 01 Dec 2014 10:54:59 -0500

Not until it is a perfected system, it would be tragic to treat someone as a malingerer if they have a real problem that was missed by the "experts".

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 20 at 2014 10:45 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 20 Dec 2014 22:45:47 -0500

I'm rather cynical, and believe that malingering is a major problem. That being said, I wouldn't trust a system that was supposed to detect it. Would be impossible to implement effectively.