Professional
Technical
IVT
SIRS-2
Also written as: SIRS-2 — Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms, Second Edition
Structured interview designed to detect feigned mental illness and cognitive impairment in forensic settings.
Full Definition
The Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms, Second Edition, is a standardized assessment tool used to identify individuals who may be malingering or feigning psychiatric symptoms. The instrument contains multiple validity scales and detection strategies to identify inconsistent, improbable, or exaggerated symptom presentations. It is commonly used in forensic evaluations where secondary gain motives may influence symptom reporting.
Usage
Usage note: Always include the '-2' to distinguish from the original SIRS.
In Context
- "The SIRS-2 revealed multiple validity scale elevations suggesting possible symptom magnification." — Psychological report
- "Administration of the SIRS-2 is recommended when malingering is suspected in criminal cases." — Assessment protocol
Also known as
Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms
Don't confuse with
MMPI-2
PAI
TOMM