Distinguishing genuine from simulated dissociative identity disorder using the Morel Emotional Numbing Test.
John-Christopher A FinleyMichelle BarthBethany BrandPublished in: Psychological trauma : theory, research, practice and policy (2024)
Findings provide preliminary evidence for the MENT as a validity test for DID populations. Although the commonly used cutoff of ≥ 8 errors on the MENT demonstrated excellent psychometric properties, we recommend using a cutoff of ≥ 10 errors for individuals with DID to minimize the risk of false positives while maintaining strong sensitivity. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).