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Why did I Fail the NYPD Psych Exam?
There are many reasons why you may have failed the NYPD psych exam, such as showing signs of extreme emotional instability, being dishonest in your answers, exhibiting lack of judgment, poor decision-making abilities, aggressive tendencies, inability to control anger or severe mental health concerns, or displaying your ability to handle stress or cope with the demands of a law enforcement professional. Basically, any traits that cause the psychologist who is evaluating you to decide that you were not psychologically fit for the role of a police officer.
The following are key reasons why candidates fail the NYPD psych exam:
Poor Stress Tolerance: Displaying excessive anxiety or difficulty in managing high-pressure situations.
Poor Judgment or Decision-Making: Offering responses that display questionable decision-making abilities in critical situations.
Aggression or Anger Issues: Showing any type of excessive anger or hostility, or displaying aggressive behaviors.
Inconsistent or Dishonest Answers: Offering answers that appear untruthful or contradict your prior answers to the same or similar questions.
Mental Health Concerns: If you have been diagnosed with a mental health condition that could adversely impact your ability to perform your duties as a police officer.
Immaturity: Displaying a lack of emotional maturity or poor coping skills and/or mechanisms.
Poor Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrating an inability to interact with others in a professional manner.
Bias or Prejudice: Displaying biased and/or discriminatory views and attitudes.
Lacking Credibility: Offering responses that raise concerns and/or questions about your reliability or trustworthiness.
If you do fail the NYPD psych exam, you can:
Request detailed feedback from the psychologist who decided you were unqualified, to understand the specific reasons why you failed.
Seek professional help by hiring your own mental health professional who will address the specific reasons why you were disqualified and assist you with the appeal of your disqualification.
Prepare for a re-evaluation if you feel you can address the concerns that were raised, then you may want to consider the possibility of retaking the psych exam once you have properly prepared for it.
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If you failed your NYPD Psychological Evaluation or have been disqualified for any reason and would like to schedule a free consultation, feel free to contact Kevin Sheerin at 516.248.0040.
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