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Performance Validity Testing

Meaning

Performance Validity Testing (PVT) refers to a specific set of standardized, often simple neuropsychological tests meticulously designed to determine whether an individual is putting forth consistent, genuine effort during a cognitive assessment. PVTs are essential clinical tools used to rule out suboptimal effort, which can lead to artificially low scores that do not accurately reflect the individual’s true cognitive capacity. Ensuring valid performance is a fundamental ethical and clinical requirement for the accurate interpretation of any cognitive test results. These tests validate the integrity of the entire assessment process.