Susceptibility of the CAARS-2 Self-Report to Sophisticated Malingering

Key Points

• To evaluate the validity of CAARS-2 self-reporting in detecting malingering.
• Assess CAARS-2 symptom scores in patients.
• Corroborate scores with objective evidence of functioning.
• Elevated CAARS-2 scores may indicate malingering.
• Clinical corroboration is necessary to confirm real-world limitations.