Introductory Psychology
-CLEP* Test
Introductory Psychology CLEP
Test Version 2
The CLEP (College Level Examination Program) exams above
contain 345 multiple-choice practice test questions with study guides (detailed explanations).
The ACE (American Council on Education) recommends 3 lower level college
credits for this exam.
Studying, and passing, the practice tests above will allow you to
confidently take and pass your Introductory Psychology Clep test. The overall
key concepts, and specific individual points, that will allow you to pass your
test are within the practice questions and detailed explanations.
Course Information and Overview
This exam covers material that is typically taught in an introductory-level college course. The multiple-choice CLEP exam consists of 95 questions and allows 90 minutes to complete.
In order to successfully complete this Clep exam you will need to be familiar
with basic theory and terminology as it relates to Introductory Psychology,
comprehension and analytical skills as they pertain to problem solving, and the
ability to adapt information to individual situations.
The Introductory Psychology CLEP contains questions that come from the following topics:
- History, approaches, methods (8-9%)
Psychology: history and definition
Approaches to psychology including humanistic, biological, and behavioral
Methods of research and fact gathering including clinical and experimental
Ethics in psychology and research
- Biological bases of behavior (8-9%)
Origination (etiology) and causation
Nervous system functions
Physiology and neuroanatomy
Genetic research
- Sensation and perception (7-8%)
Senses, definitions
Development and processes of perception
Mechanisms of sensation
- States of consciousness (5-6%)
Effects of drugs
Degrees of consciousness
Sleep and unconscious processes (dreaming)
- Learning (10-11%)
Development and habit formation
Conditioning
Skill and behavior acquisition
- Cognition (8-9%)
Memory and language development
Problem solving
Rational thinking
- Motivation and emotion (7-8%)
Factors of motivation
Biological motivators (thirst, pain)
Psychological motivators (greed, lust)
Emotional factors
- Developmental psychology (8-9%)
Heredity vs. environmental issues
Nature/nurture debate
Sexual identity
- Personality (7-8%)
Testing and assessment
Theories and approaches to personality
Methods of research
- Psychological disorders and health (8-9%)
Relation of disorders and mental health
Disorders including dissociative, affective, and anxiety
Psychopathology theories
- Treatment of psychological disorders (7-8%)
Treatment philosophies
Management philosophies
Therapy evaluation
Approaches to treatment
- Social psychology (7-8%)
Acceptable behaviors
Conformity
Acceptance
Self esteem and perception
- Statistics, tests, and measurement (3-4%)
Types of statistics
Intelligence testing and measurement
Validity and reliability of testing
Testing evaluation and acceptance
Complete information of what is covered is available at The College Board.