question for law enforcement members of SG

Rings890 · Post by **Rings890** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:03 pm

Any members in law enforcement please PM me. I have some questions about the “Mental abilities” test. I just got a letter that my application to the local police force has been approved and I have to write this exam and run an obstacle course.

Basically I am wondering if there is any way to study for a test like this?

Russell · Post by **Russell** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:27 pm

check your pm's

Dunster · Post by **Dunster** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:29 pm

Are you talking about the mental aptitude tests? I think one of them has Minnesota in the name. I think the Unv. of Minnesota developed that one.

Anyway, No, there really isn't a way to study for them. Answer each question HONESTLY and TRUEFULLY. You will notice that some of the questions are asked a different way several times on the test. You will see questions like "have you ever thought about killing yourself?" Well yes, who hasn't in their entire lifetime.

So, you should be fine. Just answer truthfully and honestlyas I said above.

Unless you are really crazy!

Sarahnn · Post by **Sarahnn** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 5:43 pm

Dunster wrote:Are you talking about the mental aptitude tests? I think one of them has Minnesota in the name. I think the Unv. of Minnesota developed that one.

Is "mental abilities", by any chance, just a P.C. way of saying I.Q. test?

I think a good nights rest before the test will help too.

Rings890 · Post by **Rings890** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:08 pm

Sarahnn wrote:Is "mental abilities", by any chance, just a P.C. way of saying I.Q. test?

I think so, guess they don't want to hurt anyones' feelings . . . yet.

Sarahnn · Post by **Sarahnn** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 6:24 pm

Rings890 wrote:I think so, guess they don't want to hurt anyones' feelings . . . yet.

Well, if it is an I.Q. test.....get a good nights rest and get a cup of coffee in ya, just before the test. It is said that caffeine gives you an edge.

What is great about an I.Q. test is that you can't study for it, or practice. What ya need is already part of your intellectual prowess.

Good Luck to ya!!!!!

Dunster · Post by **Dunster** » Mon Jan 17, 2005 9:15 pm

[quote="Sarahnn"]Is "mental abilities", by any chance, just a P.C. way of saying I.Q. test?....QUOTE]

Nope. It's just like it says, it tests your mental stability and honesty. It really has nothing to do with IQ.