SSB Psychology Test | TAT | WAT | SRT | SD |

SSB Psychology Test | TAT | WAT | SRT | SD |. The second day sees the testing in the earnest and begins with the onset of Psychological Assessment. The candidates are taken through a series of situations projected as words, pictures, and narrated situations. The reaction timings are stringent to bring in natural and subconscious behavioral pattern of an individual. As the Psych tests take time and one has to be fresh and natural, the tests are started early in the morning. Before the tests are administered you will be briefed by the Psychologist about the various tests you have to undergo, also before you undergo actual tests you will be familiarizes with the example tests of each type. Psych test are administered on candidates to access the psychological profile acceptable for candidates of particular age group.

TAT THEMATIC APPERCEPTION TEST

The first test among the battery of Psych tests is the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). In this test a total of 12 pictures including a blank picture will be shown for 30 seconds each, one after the other. Candidates are asked to write story around the picture shown, covering issues like what led to the situation, what is going on and what would be the outcome of the situation perceived in the picture. The picture is selected in a manner to allow your creative mind to evolve a number of stories. No story is correct or wrong, what matters is it must be a story triggered in your mind by the picture. Remember that the picture is shown only for 30 seconds and then you are asked to write about the picture within four 9 minutes. In the blank picture, you have to imagine a picture of your own choice and write a story around that. Since the timings are stringent you are advised to write the story that occurs to you first on seeing the picture, that way your response will be natural and you will be able to write the entire story within the limited time available to you.

WAT WORD ASSOCIATION TEST

The next psych test is the Word Association Test (WAT). In this test a total of 60 words are shown to the candidates. Each word is flashed on the screen for 15 seconds. The candidate is required to write down the first thought or idea that comes to his mind on seeing the word in the space provided in the 15 seconds before the next word is flashed.

SRT SITUATION REACTION TEST

The third psych test is the Situation Reaction Test (SRT). This test consists of 60 routine life situations regarding day to day activities. The situations are printed in the booklet and candidate is asked to write his reaction by completing the sentences as to how he would feel, think and act in these situations. A total of 30 minutes are given to candidates to write down reactions to all the sixty situations in the booklet.

SRT SELF DESCRIPTION TEST

The last in the battery of Psych tests is the Self Description Test (SD). Each candidate is given 15 minutes and is asked to write 5 separate paragraphs on the opinion of his parents or guardian, friends, teachers or superiors, self-opinion and qualities the candidate would like to develop/ inculcate in himself.

DOS & DON‘TS PSYCH TEST

1. Listen and adhere to the instructions properly.
2. Clarify all your doubts before the commencement of each test.
3. Be as imaginative and spontaneous as possible. Give your first reaction to picture/word shown to you, don’t think twice as there is no right or wrong answer to the situation, everyone is like to respond in his own unique way.
4. Be realistic and logical in your responses and keep track of time.
5. Do not use coached/ tutored ideas while responding to psychological test battery.
6. Do not create mental sets about pictures during run up to the SSB as it may restrict your spontaneity and imagination.

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