POST regulations no longer refer to psychological suitability as a judgment that the candidate is free from “job-relevant psychopathology, including personality disorders.” Isn’t that the purpose of the evaluation?
A.The psychological evaluation includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the detection of mental or emotional disorders. In practice, the scope of the evaluation often includes the assessment of personality traits and any other psychological concerns that could lead to counterproductive job performance and/or an inability to withstand the psychological demands of the position. The regulation language was changed to reflect that the psychological evaluation can go beyond the detection of psychological disorders.
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