PSYCHOLOGY ORAL EXAM & BEYOND ...

Dr. Evelyn Jagpat

In this article we continue to examine common problems encountered by candidates during their Psychology Oral Exam.  In my work with candidates I helped to prepare for the Oral Exam, I found that some very common pitfalls include, not having a positive attitude, being too concise and brief in response to questions and not knowing how to appropriately respond to multiple levels of critical issues.  Let us take a closer look at each of these. (more…)

By Dr. Evelyn Jagpat  (Dr. Eve)

How should I respond if I do not know the answer to a question during my Psychology Oral Exam?

The most common fear among Psychology Oral Exam candidates is the dread that they will be asked a question which they do not know the answer to.  This fear is heightened by the fact that an incorrect or deficient response may result in an automatic failure.  My best advice is to release the fear .  Remember, it is mostly fueled by anxiety.  So how do you approach such a situation?  Here are some suggestions: (more…)