Last week I went to take three psychological evaluations, you know, just for fun. Actually, they were one of a million hoops I have to jump through before I have gastric by-pass surgery. I totally understand the need for these tests, let’s face it, if you have some major psychological issues you should wait to get that straightened out before you go have major surgery. There are many good things that weight loss surgery can do, giving you self-esteem isn’t one of them.
Some of the questions made me laugh. You’d think that they’d try to be sneaky when figuring out if you’re a pyromaniac or not. No way, they ask you if you like starting fires and if you’re not afraid of fire. In one of the other tests I was asked several times if I was lying in my answers or telling the truth. They were worded in such a way that you really had to pay attention before you answered true or false.
I don’t know my results yet. I was pretty truthful and the psychiatrist I am seeing knows that I don’t have the greatest of self-esteem currently. I have also completely Dr. Phil’d my ass, so I know what my issues are and I know what they stem from.
So, Monday I find out how messed up I really am and if I could potentially be a police officer. The first test that I took is the same one they issue to police offer wannabes. Awesome.
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I’ve seen the test you’re talking about… a billion questions like “Do you like to hurt puppies?” I think the real test is whether you can keep from going crazy while taking it! LOL!
LOVE your new site design by the way – adorable pics!
The thing that concerns me is that you could easily lie on the test. I know this isn’t the only thing that gets your foot in the door when it comes to becoming a cop, but still.
Then again, maybe those people think that hearing people’s voices in their heads or thinking that someone is poisoning their food is completely normal. Hmm…