Harvey,who is undergoing a neuropsychological evaluation,fails very easy test items and performs below chance levels on alternative-choice test items.According to Rogers et al.(1993)and others,the examiner should suspect

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The fact that Harvey is performing below chance levels on some items suggests that he may be intentionally responding incorrectly, which is a behavior known as malingering. This is especially likely if his performance seems inconsistent with his reported symptoms or medical history. The other choices are less likely since poor performance on easy items and alternative-choice test items can be associated with a variety of neurological conditions, not just those localized to specific areas of the brain.

Harvey,who Is Undergoing a Neuropsychological Evaluation,fails Very Easy Test Items