The results of the LAQ-2 should be considered as a possible source of hypotheses regarding the veracity of the patient's self-report of symptoms. No decisions about treatment or diagnoses should be made solely on the results of the LAQ-2.

The LAQ-2 measures various aspects of a patient's response style to assist clinicians in determining the likelihood of deception. The majority of the LAQ requires patients to indicate if they are experiencing various physical and psychological symptoms. They are queried about symptom complaints across all major bodily systems. Patients are also asked questions measuring a variety of beliefs such as perceived suffering, cynicism, and general health. Specialized norms, including a chronic pain sample, are available for comparison. The LAQ-2 is self-report. Administration time is approximately 25 minutes.

The LAQ-2 is used with patients with a primary complaint of persistent, nonmalignant pain. (e.g., chronic lumbar or whiplash pain). Patients must be able to read and understand English at the 7th to 8th grade reading level. Patients also need to be cognitively intact, have sufficient stamina and concentration, and capable of making simple pencil marks, of which the latter may not be required if the test is read to them.

The LAQ-2 was designed to help clinicians better understand the accuracy and honesty of physical and psychological symptoms reported by patients.

The LAQ-2 measures various aspects of a patient's response style to assist clinicians in determining the likelihood of deception. The majority of the LAQ requires patients to indicate if they are experiencing various physical and psychological symptoms. They are queried about symptom complaints across all major bodily systems. Patients are also asked questions measuring a variety of beliefs such as perceived suffering, cynicism, and general health. Specialized norms, including a chronic pain sample, are available for comparison. The LAQ-2 is self-report. Administration time is approximately 25 minutes.