Report: Concussion Test Susceptible to Cheating

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A common test that screens for concussions can easily be duped, according to new research from Butler University that was reported by the Washington Post.

Researchers at Butler found that half of those who took ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Test) purposefully underperformed on their initial baseline exams, thus going undetected when taking the test after a head injury. By “sandbagging” their initial test, athletes were able to return to physical activity sooner than they should have.

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