Psychological Control

Coordinates, downtown Washington. In front of the fbi headquarters building.

Because it was a formal interview, I wore a stylish but dignified suit. I pulled my cuffs uncomfortably, and looked up at the building in front of me from bottom to top.There was a feeling of going deep into a tiger's den, so I settled down and followed the crowd in and out, and walked in.

Even the FBI has already eliminated many applicants due to background checks and ability levels in the early stage.But the applicants who came to take the unified examination at this time still made me feel like I had experienced the start of a university again.It's just that when the university starts, the students are all wearing sportswear and casual clothes, but at this time, the men and women are wearing suits and leather shoes, and the atmosphere is tense.

According to the instructions, all candidates first participated in an introduction meeting of less than half an hour.At the introduction meeting, the staff of the fbi explained to everyone today the round of unified interview process, and different types of talents will be arranged to take the test in different places.For example, computer talents and law school graduates will have different interviewers than veterans.

Like most candidates, I didn't squeeze forward to get the attention of insiders who might be examiners.Because of the fbi's specific recruitment procedures, Dillon had already learned about it from his friends who are now working in the fbi before coming here, and explained it to me roughly.So I just sat casually at the back of the lecture theater.

In fact, sitting at the back puts him in a position where he can see the whole situation.I noticed that most of the people around me who sat in the back row with the same calmness as me were candidates who were in the system themselves, or had relatives and friends working in the system.There are not many young people my age, most of them are in their thirties, calm and relaxed.

The applicants in their twenties were very active in the front row because they were unknown and nervous, scrambling to ask some questions that they thought could reflect their wisdom, hoping to arouse the fbi's attention.

Standing on the podium, the blond middle-aged lady in a dark blue ol outfit seemed to have not seen their activity, and continued to say without any change in tone: "Every candidate will be assigned his own test number, according to Examinations are conducted in the order of the examination numbers called. If a test fails, the candidate will be notified immediately and eliminated..."

Her voice gradually faded away from the thoughts in my head, and I began to recall the dos and don'ts that Dillon had given me earlier.

The fbi's recruitment process starts with the most basic three-hour cognitive test, as well as behavioral and logical thinking tests.If there is a second language indicated on the interview resume, there will be another written test for speaking and writing skills.

The next step is the physical fitness test, because most of the agents are field personnel, and many of the fbi's clerks are actually retired from the front line.Therefore, applicants may also participate in gun hunting, so we have to pass at least two rounds of physical fitness tests, and finally select candidates who can perform field work.

Recruiters fbi are most concerned about candidates' teamwork skills, communication skills, initiative and leadership, etc.However, if after a detailed background investigation, the fbi thinks there are doubts but it is a pity to discard the applicant because of his excellent knowledge and skills, such applicants will face a special interview investigation.

Like me, I think I'll be greeted by the 'Psychopath Checklist (pcl-r)' test devised by Robert Hale in 1991, which I've done countless times.I have practiced this test technique countless times since I was in a mental hospital when I was reborn, and when I finished my doctorate study not long ago.Whether I am the testee or I am the tester.

This method can profile the degree to which a person's performance matches the 20 basic characteristics of psychopaths, and the test must be conducted by a qualified psychologist with special training.My goal is to show nothing wrong in the test, and to ensure that the final score is less than 22 points, preferably between [-] and [-] points.

Nineteen to 22 is the average crime score for the average person, and I don't want to go too far and get a low score and raise unnecessary suspicions.

...

"No. 1310545, you are the next one, please prepare in advance."

At this time I was sitting outside a specific interview room waiting, and before my predecessor, who was obviously a former police officer, was called in, I was reminded by the man who came out to call someone.It was already two o'clock in the afternoon, and the exam, which started at ten o'clock in the morning, took four hours.

Even though the fbi's applicant examination elimination process is set up very efficiently, there are too many applicants and the waiting line for the examination is still queued for a long time.I was called out of this particular interview room immediately after completing three rounds of physical fitness tests, plus two additional rounds of marksmanship and defensive skills that were supposed to be reserved only for soldiers and police.

There are not many people waiting in line outside this interview room, but there are all kinds of people.The police, lawyers, and Chinese computer experts who looked very nerdy.It seems that this is an interview for special talents, because the position to be held is particularly important, or the past experience makes the fbi have some doubts and the interview is arranged.

The Chinese computer expert sitting next to me is called Li Guiran, who happened to be number one behind me.Of course, Li Guiran failed the physical fitness test in the second round, but in the end he was called here for an interview.I guess his parents may be first-generation immigrants, and he himself must be an expert hacker.

I got this information when I was chatting with him. In fact, even if he hadn’t been called in by the FBI to make an official appearance, I could see that he was obviously just a very simple nerd, a banana man.There is no deep scheming or background, but if you fail the physical fitness test and can continue to take the test, that ability must have been recognized by others and determined by default.

After more than 20 minutes, the policeman who was called in before came out with his head down in embarrassment.Out of the corner of my eye, I noticed his hands hanging by his sides, fists clenched tightly.It seems that it was because he had been too aggressive in handling the case before, and was eliminated in the psychological test.

"No. 1310545, it's your turn. No. 1315233, please get ready, you will be the next number." The man who had called the police in before came out again and shouted at Li Guiran and me.

I responded with a nod, stood up unhurriedly and buttoned the suit buttons that I had unbuttoned because I sat down before, and walked into the door of the interview room.

The door of "Kata" was closed behind me, and the man in suit and leather shoes walked up to me and led the way, bypassing a wall that blocked the view from the door, and pushed open a glass sliding door again.

I followed him and saw the size of the interview examiners inside.God, a table is full, six examiners in total!And in the open space in front of them, in the center of the room, there was a lonely desk and chair.There is a blank sheet of paper and a pen on it.

It seems that the interview this time is not as easy to deal with as I imagined before. Is it possible that this interview will be related to the latest innovation policy of the fbi?Although various thoughts flashed through my mind quickly, the faint smile on my face remained motionless. I greeted the six examiners, walked forward and sat in that seat.

After sitting down, I began to seriously look at the interview examiner in front of me.Then first a familiar face came into my eyes, Hochner! The director of the bau team is actually free to participate in this kind of small interview?I couldn't help frowning.

Looking further down, I can basically tell at a glance that they are federal employees with a rather official attitude. Only the man sitting on the opposite side of Hotchina makes me very puzzled.

With a hairdo that was perfectly pomaded, an exquisite handmade custom suit, pointed leather shoes, and a secretive face, it was impossible to see what he was thinking.This person gave me a very familiar feeling, with a gentlemanly restrained smile on his face that should make people feel like a spring breeze, but I feel very penetrating and hypocritical.

"Applicant No. 1310545, Brian Moss." The interviewer sitting in the middle picked up my resume and the results of my previous physical fitness and basic tests, and said. "Psychologist, graduated from Stanford with a Ph.D., recommended by many professors and experts. But can you tell me why your physical fitness test shows that you have received professional training in fighting and grappling?"

I turned my eyes away from the stare at that strange man, and responded very calmly to the interview examiner's words, which were a bit like interrogation: "Because my boyfriend is a retired military officer, he gave me these Self-protection defense. Gun shooting is also trained by him, and we have contact in the amateur shooting range."

"Dillon Sago, ex-Navy Seal Commando Captain." Another female interview examiner flipped through the materials in her hand, fixed her eyes on the spouse column, and nodded.

"Besides this, we also have some doubts about your previous experience. I hope you can cooperate with our inquiry." The chief interviewer also confirmed it, and then continued: "In the previous medical records, you were in Growing up in a psychiatric facility, the initial diagnosis was PTSD."

"I was cured and discharged for the first time after I was 15 years old, but was sent back a month later. This time the diagnosis was rebellious personality disorder." Unexpectedly, the strange man who was looking at me before interrupted After hearing what the interviewer said, he made an excuse statement. "Three years later, he was judged to be cured and discharged from the hospital again. After that, he was directly and indirectly involved in two homicides that had a great impact at that time."

He didn't even glance at my resume, he just looked me in the eye and opened his mouth.Obviously this person had remembered my case clearly, and my heart sank.Because I suddenly remembered who this man was!He looks very familiar, yes, because I have seen his face many times in academic journals of psychology!

Hannibal Lecter can be said to be a well-known psychologist in the industry.Young and accomplished.The professor who took me used to compare me to Hannibal the Second many times, so the name was already familiar to me.

However, I have always been indifferent and uninterested in external affairs, but I never thought about going on a pilgrimage for a while, traveling half of the United States to attend one of his public lectures, or even simply Google his appearance.That's why I just remembered it now!

He looked at my expression, and obviously knew who I recognized him, and the smile on the corner of his mouth raised again.

He continued to speak in a silky tone: "The fbi suspects that your symptoms are not rebellious personality disorder, but antisocial personality disorder. The so-called cure is just learning to disguise yourself wisely. But now you are a newborn again Psychologist, general counseling doctor class can't handle you, so please let me come over to assist in the test."

I feel the back of my neck can't help but break out in cold sweat. I thought I was just going to clear the customs to fight a small boss, but when I got there, I found that my level was far from enough, because what appeared in front of me was the feeling of a big boss. .

Although I panicked a little, I quickly and well-trained told myself to calm down.Anyway, even if it turns out that my sociopath disorder does exist, the worst thing I can do is get eliminated from the interview.And haven't I also confirmed that my situation has indeed improved?

Gathering my mind, I nodded and said: "Of course, I will cooperate with the test. You must know that my personality was not mature and stable before, and a temporary diagnosis can't explain anything. But I believe that the final result will tell you that my current Mentally fit for the duties of an FBI agent."

"Very good." His silky voice was neither high nor low, but it caught everyone's attention at once.Including Hotchina, they actually listened to his words with a humble expression. "Then let's start with the easiest."

"Tell me, have you had many short-term live-in relationships?"

"No, sir. Before Dillon, I had only had an affair with a model named Chris on America's Next Top Model, but we hadn't progressed at all before. It can be said that my past relationship was better than it is now. Most young Americans are a lot less."

This is a lifestyle temptation, because the average antisocial personality disorder attracts the men and women around him because of his superficial flashy charm.But after really getting along, normal people will find that they are wrong and want to end the relationship.

“But you were on a lot of reality shows before you got your PhD in psychology. Tell me, is it because you just really love getting attention and being attractive?”

"Doctor Lecter," I said with a smile, "to be honest, I do have narcissistic personality traits. But the reason why I join the reality show is basically for the bonus."

"And I won't shy away from saying that I like to dominate the conversation, just like you." The smirk on my face and the frequency of my speech are almost exactly the same as his questioning. "So this kind of simple question can't really explain anything, can it? As a psychologist, I can easily give a perfect answer."

"So why don't we go directly to a more in-depth test." I am determined to give it a go, because if I continue to toss like this, it is impossible for this man to see clues from my expressions and movements.These questions may seem simple, but in fact, I am more likely to overdo my performance because of the tension that builds up.

Sometimes acting too perfect is a mistake.Because no one's personality can be completely perfect.Yin and Yang intersect, and a normal person also has a dark side.Why don't I directly admit some of my personality shortcomings, and then make a perfect response to the places that really need to be covered up later.

Hannibal Lecter let go of the hand that was relaxed on the table after I said this.But I noticed that he sat up straight and took the interview more seriously.But this earnestness only came straight at me.He didn't have the slightest feeling for those adoring eyes looking at him with scorching eyes around him!

Damn it!This guy is a total sociopath too!And compared to the analogy of a fox, this man is a poisonous snake, the king of the jungle who loves people!

Well, I don't have to worry about it now.Even if I made any mistakes in the next three layers of mental analysis, I wouldn't worry about being exposed by him.Because, in fact, he doesn't care about the fbi's rule system at all, right?However, I accidentally attracted the attention of another sociopath!

But this time, what I ran into was a thousand-year-old demon, not a young man who had only cultivated for a few years and was completely out of home.

...

When I walked out the door of the interview room, I felt like a human again.The air was different from the freshness inside. After Li Guiran was called in, I unobtrusively wiped the sweat from the back of my neck and temples.

The room was not hot at all, but I was sweating a lot.That's because when I was targeted by a predator, my instinct gave me an early warning, and my whole body was in an excited state of preparation.

"Hi! Have you passed yet?" A woman sitting behind Li Gui gave me an interesting look and asked with a nervous smile.

"Thank God, I almost missed it." I subconsciously put on a gentle smirk, stimulated by Dr. Lecter. "It's your turn next? Come on, I hope we can see you at the Virginia headquarters!" I casually sent an inoffensive blessing, I turned around and walked steadily, but I left the scope of the room as quickly as if I was fleeing. .