Psych Scenarios (PsyD interview prompt)

[cherrygrl]

Hello!! One of the schools I received an interview for let us know that there will be a written prompt with a scenario having to do with a client & psychologist. Has anyone else had an experience/interview such as this one?

Any ideas on how the questions can be worded/what the prompt can sound like? Or if you can take a guess.

I don't think it'd be a 3 word answer, definitely something that can be responded with in a paragraph or two.

Thank you!! This forum is so helpful.

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[JustNoticing]

Be thoughtful, show complex and nuanced thinking. Consider relevant ethical issues and multicultural considerations. They aren't trying to trick you. They are also probably trying to see if you talk about clinical issues in a way that is consistent with their training model. They also understand that you aren't a psychologist yet.

 

[cherrygrl]

Be thoughtful, show complex and nuanced thinking. Consider relevant ethical issues and multicultural considerations. They aren't trying to trick you. They are also probably trying to see if you talk about clinical issues in a way that is consistent with their training model. They also understand that you aren't a psychologist yet.

Thank you! That was what I was a bit nervous about: I'm not a psychologist yet.

 

[WisNeuro]

In all likelihood, they want to see how you think, not that you have the "right" answer.

 

[PsychedUp313]

To add, they are also probably looking at your writing skills. Make sure to proof read!

 

[cherrygrl]

To add, they are also probably looking at your writing skills. Make sure to proof read!

Thank you!!!

 

[cherrygrl]

In all likelihood, they want to see how you think, not that you have the "right" answer.

Understandable! This is the one program that hasn't really provided faculty member names for the interview or any information compared to other schools so I think that the idea of that is adding more stress for me. Appreciate it