EPPP
Education & Academia abbreviation · Standardized Test
| Stands for | Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
EPPP stands for Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, a standardized test abbreviation.
Multiple-choice licensing exam for psychologists in the US and Canada, developed by the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB). It has 225 questions, 175 of them scored, and most jurisdictions set the pass mark at 500 on a 200 to 800 scale.
Example: She passed the EPPP during her postdoctoral year and became a licensed psychologist in Colorado.
Usage notes
The exam covers eight content domains, including biological bases of behavior, assessment and diagnosis, and ethical, legal and professional issues. A second part, the EPPP Part 2-Skills, has been adopted by some jurisdictions. Candidates usually take it after finishing a PhD or PsyD.
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