therock wrote on Dec 5^th, 2001 at 5:51pm:


Rock,

One thing to consider when taking psychological profiles is that they usually are standardized and as always subject to the whims of those who interpret them.

I too failed a psych and appealed and was sent to another "outside" police psychologist who said that he saw no reason to DQ me and sent his findings back to the original agency. The original agency did just as expected and rejected the appeal as they saw "no significant new findings to warrant readmission to the selection process. I agree with you that many PD's have their own "profiles" of the type of recruits they want. This is slightly biased, but hey , they may want only people that are 21-25 with HS educations that they can mold into their model officer. They may not want candidates who are 27-32 with a Bachelors degree because they are independent thinkers and can't be "programmed" to fit the model of that organization.

My advice to you is simple, make sure to be aware. The MMPI is repititous responses to a series of questions( its been a long time since I took one so I may be wrong) that are worded differently but are essentially the same IE; You love your mother and then Do you love your mother? 

If the test is only an oral interview, just relax and don't be in a hurry to respond to the questions that you are asked. It is alright to take a moment to make your responses. Keep eye contact with your interviewer and direct your answers to him, don't look at the floor or look away when you speak.

GOOD LUCK 


Fred F.  

therock wrote on Dec 8^th, 2001 at 4:45am:


Rock,

Anything is possible. 

Did the psychologist dwell on any certain information or just run through a series of questions and show you the door?

One thought to ponder though....If he can't tell you, why did he answer?


Good Luck

Fred F.