Assignment:
Psychological Screening and Police Work
Instructions: Psychological tests, such as the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), have become commonplace applicant selection process of many police departments. In ideal circumstances, administrators hope that psychological screening will serve as a valid predictor of unacceptable behavior in candidates. It is of note, however, that despite the perceived value of these tests, when used as screening mechanisms, they are not without error. Read about psychological testing and answer the following question.
What are the advantages to using a psychological test as opposed to a clinical interview?
Brief answer.
Write your answer/response in detail with examples and facts and figures using APA style of formatting, size 12, font Times new roman and answer must be single spaced.