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Posted by: Section12

I just recently got extended a conditional offer of employment as a campus police officer in one of the finer institutions of higher education around Boston. I have to pass the physical (medical) (not worried about at all) and psych evaluation. Can anyone offer me some SERIOUS pointers for the psych eval? What can I expect and what are the things they are looking for to determine if you're nutty??

Posted by: futureMSP

They look for people who need pointers to pass a psych test....

Just kidding...

If it is an exam, ex. MMPI, just answer the questions honestly.

Posted by: Officer Dunngeon

They will probably ask a series of repetative true/false questions worded differently, and then will ask you to read a sentence and indicate whether you strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree, etc.

Example:

1. I like flowers.
2. Flowers make me happy.
3. I wish I was a florist.
4. I like flowers more than porn.

Agree/Disagree Questions

1. Sometimes I get angry.
2. I lose my temper a lot.
3. I get mad at the people I work with often.
4. Sometimes my anger is uncontrollable.

Etc.

Then you'll sit down with the shrink and they'll review your evaluation and interview you.

The best thing I can say is to be consistent and honest in your answers.

Posted by: EOD1

They are pretty bizarre questions. If ur not nuttier than squirell turds then u shouldn't have a problem. just remember u don't have sex with animals, the dead, or dead animals.

Posted by: 209

Quote:

Originally Posted by Section12

Can anyone offer me some SERIOUS pointers for the psych eval?

You chose Section 12 as your screen name and you are worried about a psyc eval...

Posted by: Mitpo62

..... and serious replies?

Posted by: HELPMe

Its just repetition from what i have heard. Same thing with the Poly as long as your consistent in your answers then you shouldnt have a problem. If you ever took research methods they use a test system which analyzes the deviation in your answers. Just look up Buss&Perry on google. Its a 7 point deviation scale that will determine your deviance on answering questions. I used this method when interviewing a suspect for prolonged periods or conducting a simple survey.

Posted by: Mongo

I have taken four physch exams and they still havent found out about me.

You be aight.

Posted by: Blivid316

Quote:

Originally Posted by HELPMe

Its just repetition from what i have heard. Same thing with the Poly as long as your consistent in your answers then you shouldnt have a problem. If you ever took research methods they use a test system which analyzes the deviation in your answers. Just look up Buss&Perry on google. Its a 7 point deviation scale that will determine your deviance on answering questions. I used this method when interviewing a suspect for prolonged periods or conducting a simple survey.

i Took that class! wish I paid attention too

Posted by: DET59

just dont tell them about the little voices in your head

Posted by: Section12

Just had my psych eval... 1337 true/false questions that made me question my own name when I was done. Only sat with the doc for about 45 minutes and only asked me about my family life, upbringing, alcohol/drug use, etc. What can they possibly base a pass/fail grade on? If my mother didn't potty train me the correct way?!

Posted by: Blivid316

i am going for a psyc eval test this wednesday. I've never made it this far into the process so I am a bit excited and nervous. If I pass the test, I then sit down with the Doc and I hope he doesnt make me cry like a silly girl.
At any rate, it is with the Amtrak PD. I know not the most prestigious dept. but for a while male no military I will take what I can get.

Posted by: 94c

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blivid316

i am going for a psyc eval test this wednesday. I've never made it this far into the process so I am a bit excited and nervous. If I pass the test, I then sit down with the Doc and I hope he doesnt make me cry like a silly girl.
At any rate, it is with the Amtrak PD. I know not the most prestigious dept. but for a while male no military I will take what I can get.

I'd show up in a conductor's hat.

Posted by: JoninNH

Remember to answer every question with the word's "Choo Choo! Chugga Chugga!"

Posted by: kttref

i'd show up in my "hang 'em" shirt...but that's just me. i usually wear it to jury duty

works every time...

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