EPPP Basics
What the EPPP stands for.
What is the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology
The percentage of questions must typically be correct to pass.
What is around 70%?
Typical cost to take the EPPP (Part 1).
What is $600?
What the EPPP (Part 2) is designed to assess.
What are practical skills and applied psychology competencies?
The most common section people struggle with on the EPPP.
What is Ethics, Legal, and Professional Issues?
The number of content areas are covered on the EPPP
What is 8?
The purpose of the 50 pretest questions on the exam.
What is to collect data for future test questions?
How long you must wait before retaking the EPPP.
What is 30 days?
True or False: Every state requires the EPPP (Part 2) for licensure
What is false? Some jurisdictions have not adopted it yet.
The highest scaled score possible on the EPPP.
What is 800?
The minimum scaled score required to pass the EPPP in most states
What is 500?
How soon after taking the EPPP candidates typically receive their results.
What is within 5-10 days?
How many times a candidate can retake the EPPP.
What is up to 4 times in a 12-month period, but varies by jurisdiction?
The six domains assessed in the EPPP (Part 2)
What are scientific orientation, assessment & diagnosis, treatment/intervention, ethical practice, professional practice, and relational competencies?
True or False: There is a limit on how many times you can take the EPPP in your lifetime.
What is false? Limits exist per year, but lifetime attempts vary by jurisdiction.
The number of multiple-choice questions are on the EPPP (Part 1)
What is 225? 175 scored, 50 pretest questions?
The name of the organization develops and administers the EPPP.
What is the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB)?
Whether failing the EPPP prevents someone from ever becoming licensed.
What is no, but repeated failures may require additional steps depending on the state?
Format of the EPPP (Part 2).
What is multiple-choice, with scenario-based questions?
The best strategy for guessing on the EPPP if you’re unsure of an answer.
What is eliminating obviously wrong answers and selecting the best remaining option?
The amount of time is allotted for the EPPP (Part 1) exam
What is 4 hours and 15 minutes?
True or False: The EPPP is the only requirement for licensure in all states and provinces.
What is false? Some jurisdictions require additional exams or supervised experience.
Additional fees associated with taking the EPPP.
What are fees for scheduling, rescheduling, and state licensing applications?
How much the EPPP (Part 2) typically costs.
What is around $600?
Percentage of test-takers who pass the EPPP on their first attempt.
What is approximately 70%?