6 Important Tips To Pass The Neuro-Psychiatric Exam: 1. Follow Instructions
6 Important Tips To Pass The Neuro-Psychiatric Exam: 1. Follow Instructions
The Neuro-Psychiatric Exam is comprised of two parts- the written and the
personal interview. It includes a 35-item Aptitude (Adaptation) Test, Guilford
Zimmerman Temperament Survey, Applicant Risk Profiler, The Industrial
Sentence Completion Test, Work Environment Preference Schedule
(WEPS), Hand Test, and the “Drawing”. Sounds scary, right? Well, here are
some tips and pieces of advice to help you pass this crucial part of your
application. Please read on.
Are you still searching for ways on how to successfully hurdle this important
part of your application? Check these important tips on how to pass the Neuro-
Psychiatric Exam like a boss.
1. Follow instructions
Like what I’ve said earlier, the Aptitude or what we call the IQ test is composed
of 35 questions. You have to answer all these questions in only 15 minutes.
That means you only have about two minutes to answer each item. The
proctors are strict regarding the time limit so never think that they will give you
time extension. The trick is to answer the easy questions first then go back to
difficult items in case you still have time. This way, you can maximize the time
and increase your chances of completing the test.
3. Be consistent with your answers
When I say learn how to draw, it does not mean you have to be like
Michaelangelo or Da Vinci. If you are told to draw people, do not draw stick
figures. Draw people with complete parts like ears, eyes, hairs, fingers, and the
likes. Draw them with happy faces. Make evident distinctions between males
and females e.g., mustache for males and long hair for females. After that, you
describe each drawing or make a story of it in 4-5 sentences. Some of the
concepts included here are tricky, and everything being drawn could mean
something to the psychologists, therefore, be careful.
Sometimes, the exam may include essay exercises. The purpose is to evaluate
the incident reporting skills of the applicants. Practice your English writing skills,
be precise and pay attention to the grammar rules.
The final part of the exam is the one-on-one interview with a psychologist to
assess how you will present yourself under pressure. Answer all the questions
with wit, consistency, and fluency. Do not make unnecessary body and hand
movements or gestures during the interview. Be snappy and stand firm when
talking. Lastly, always be humble.
To wrap it up