Test of Memory Malingering  (TOMM)

The TOMM instrument is designed to provide a reliable, economical first step as part of a full psychological battery to help assess whether an individual is falsifying symptoms of memory impairment.  It is given to defendants 16 and older.  It takes approximately 15 to 25 minutes to administer.

Based on research in neuropsychology and cognitive psychology, the Test of Memory Malingering is a 50-item visual recognition test designed to help distinguish malingering from genuine memory impairments in individuals ages 16 and older.  While sensitive to malingering, the TOMM is insensitive to a wide range of neurological impairments, making it ideal for detecting exaggerated or deliberately faked memory impairment.