Abstract
We appreciate Boone’s (2011, this issue) critique of Rogers, Bender, and Johnson’s (2011, this issue) analysis of the Malingered Neurocognitive Dysfunction (MND) criteria. She raised good points and appeared in
general agreement regarding several crucial limitations of the MND model. However, Boone remained mostly silent on several
issues including the compelling results from our methodological review of MND studies and Criteria A through D. When provided,
her comments tended to be very selective and were often presented with little or no empirical support. This contrasting pattern
of strong statements and weak evidence appears to unintentionally parallel the MND model, which was documented in our original
analysis. As a result of her criticism, however, we clarified our point regarding methodological limitations in establishing
levels of TBI and its potential relevance to determinations of feigned cognitive impairment. We hope that these spirited discussions
will stimulate a much-needed review and a fundamental revamping, if not replacement, of the MND model.
general agreement regarding several crucial limitations of the MND model. However, Boone remained mostly silent on several
issues including the compelling results from our methodological review of MND studies and Criteria A through D. When provided,
her comments tended to be very selective and were often presented with little or no empirical support. This contrasting pattern
of strong statements and weak evidence appears to unintentionally parallel the MND model, which was documented in our original
analysis. As a result of her criticism, however, we clarified our point regarding methodological limitations in establishing
levels of TBI and its potential relevance to determinations of feigned cognitive impairment. We hope that these spirited discussions
will stimulate a much-needed review and a fundamental revamping, if not replacement, of the MND model.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-5
- DOI 10.1007/s12207-011-9108-1
- Authors
- Richard Rogers, Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311280, Denton, TX 76203-5017, USA
- Scott D. Bender, Department of Psychiatry & Neurobehavioral Sciences, University of Virginia, PO Box 800203, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA
- Stephanie F. Johnson, Department of Psychology, University of North Texas, 1155 Union Circle #311280, Denton, TX 76203-5017, USA
- Journal Psychological Injury and Law
- Online ISSN 1938-9728
- Print ISSN 1938-971X