The predictive accuracy of a Candidate’s test results depends not only on the validity of the test, but also on their responsiveness to items in…
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Candidates are generally not provided feedback or explanation regarding their assessment results, since the Psychological Screening Evaluations are used as an assessment tool for preemployment…
Psychologists do not use just one item of information, but consider various integrate data when making a Suitability Determination. At the final step of the…
The Psychological Screening Interview is conducted to provide the NYPD Psychologist with detailed information about each candidate. As a candidate, you should be prepared to…
Dimension 10: Avoiding Substance Abuse and Other Risk-Taking Behavior: Avoiding Substance Abuse and Other Risk-Taking Behavior includes not participating in behavior that is inappropriate, self-damaging…
Dimension 9: Assertiveness/Persuasiveness: Assertiveness/Persuasiveness involves taking control of a situation in a calm and assertive manner without hesitation, even under dangerous and/or adverse conditions. It…
Dimension 8: Decision-Making/Judgment: Decision-Making/Judgment involves common sense and the ability to make sound decisions, demonstrated by the ability to properly and quickly assess situations to…
Dimension 7: Emotional Regulation/Stress Tolerance: Emotional Regulation/Stress Tolerance involves the ability to maintain composure and stay in control, even during high pressure emergency events and…
Dimension 6: Integrity/Ethics: Integrity/Ethics requires maintaining high standards of personal conduct, such as honesty, impartiality and trustworthiness, as well as abiding by laws, rules, regulations,…
Dimension 5: Impulse Control/Attention to Safety: Impulse Control/Attention to Safety involves taking proper precautions and avoiding impulsive and/or unnecessarily risky behavior to ensure the safety…