A gamified faux pas test: comparing psychometric properties to the pen-and-paper version in a Dutch population

Author(s):
Poos, J.M.; Zinzen, I.; Kalisvaart, M.; Assendelft, L.; Marticic Giljevic, K.; Ruitenberg, M.F.L. (0000-0001-7435-3229); Bidarra, R.; van den Berg, E.
Published
2025
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

Psychometric properties of Tommy's Quest (TQ), a novel serious game to evaluate Theory of Mind (ToM) and the pen-and-paper Faux Pas Test (FPT) were assessed. Results from 67 cognitively unimpaired individuals indicated that TQ had adequate construct validity, internal consistency and test-retest reliability. Participants performed worse on TQ compared to the FPT, suggesting greater sensitivity to subtle deficits. These findings support serious games like TQ as a promising tool for ToM assessment, highlighting the need for clinical validation.

Date issued
2025-10-10
Language
English
Is part of
JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
hdl
1887/4284963
doi
10.1111/jnp.70015
URL
https://bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jnp.70015