Failing the NYPD Psych Test

Candidate Disqualification due to Deception

Candidates must be open and honest during their Psychological Interview. If the Interviewing Psychologist detects any type of deception, such…

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The Length of a Psychological Interview

The length of a Candidate's interview is based on the time the Psychologist needs to reach their goals and objectives.…

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Candidate Medical & Mental Health History

Candidates should be aware that psychological and relevant medical records will be obtained from their healthcare professionals, if warranted and…

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Candidate Information Consistency

It is imperative that a Candidate be particularly thorough, consistent and accurate when providing their personal history throughout the NYPD…

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Test-Taking Approaches: Overreporting & Underreporting

The predictive accuracy of a Candidate's test results depends not only on the validity of the test, but also on…

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