The GRE Test Subject psychology is a standardized test used in admissions decisions by some graduate programs in psychology in several English speaking countries, especially in the United States.
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Structure
There are three main components for this test: (1) Experimental, (2) Social, and (3) Other areas. The scores range from 200 to 880, although 90% of the test scores are between 440 and 760, with the 50th percentile about 615. The average score on the Psychology course test is 577 at the Masters level and 633 at the Doctorate level.
Development of Test Item
The questions used for the GRE Psychology Test were written by a committee of six faculty members (many who did not know how the tests were designed until they were asked to join the committee) from various colleges and universities across the United States. Each member writes 15-20 test items each year, as well as, many other faculty members write and send additional items. These items are then discussed by the committee during a three-day session. During this time, members receive, rewrite, or reject items sent from various faculty members. After a draft of the question is collected, the test is then given to the GRE Sensitivity Committee to screen items that may not "represent minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and other groups in favorable light and that the item is not possible to offend anybody" (Kalat & amp; Matlin, 2000, p.Ã, 25). Items are not placed on the test as "experiment items" that will not be scored. However, point-biserial correlations and the percentage of students who answered each item were correctly examined after each test administration.
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Use in Reception
Some graduate programs do not require the submission of a Psychology subject test score, while in other courses it is recommended or mandatory. Among universities that do require a Psychology subject test, the minimum requirements may also vary. For example, applicants for Ph.D. The program in Clinical Psychology at Hofstra University is required to have a Psychology subject value not lower than the 65th percentile (about 660 points)
Predictiveness of GRE Psychology Test
Based on data collected from 1986 to 1990, correlations were made between GPA of first year school graduates and undergraduate GPA, as well as different GRE and subtest tests. The GRE Psychology Test indicates a better correlation with a first-year school graduate GPA than the GRE General Test ( r =.33); The GRE Psychology Test correlates equally with the undergraduate GPA correlation (both equals r =.37). However, it is also stated that the GRE subject test correlates with degree achievement only r =.21. Despite having a strong correlation when comparing with some aspects of graduate school, overall does not predict who will pass and who does not.
See also
- Graduate Record Examination
- GRE Biochemical Test
- GRE Biology Test
- GRE Chemistry Test
- GRE Literature in the English Test
- GRE Mathematics Test
- GRE Physics Test
References
External links
- ETS webpage for GRE subject tests
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