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Biological Foundations & NeuroanatomyYou are here

Master action potentials, central neuroanatomy, sensory pathways, psychophysics, and neuropharmacology representing ~21% of exam questions.

45
hours
2

Cognition, Conditioning & Memory Systems

Review classical and operant conditioning schedules, working memory models, language acquisition theories, heuristics, and problem solving (~20% of exam).

40
hours
3

Social & Developmental Psychology

Study attribution theories, group dynamics, attachment classifications, Piagetian stages, and lifespan developmental transitions (~26% of exam combined).

45
hours
4

Clinical Psychopathology, Assessment & Psychotherapy

Review DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria for major psychological disorders, psychometric personality assessments, and evidence-based therapeutic interventions (~16% of exam).

35
hours
5

Research Design, Statistical Analysis & Practice Tests

Solidify ANOVA, regression, Type I/II errors, psychometric reliability and validity, and take the official full-length 2-hour ETS practice test under timed conditions (~17% of exam).

35
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Estimated total study time
200 hours
That's about 20 weeks at 10 hours/week
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GRE Psychology Exam Details

GRE Psychology Subject Test

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No pass/fail threshold; scored 200–990 in 10-point increments, plus six percent-correct subscores (0–100) for Biological, Cognitive, Social, Developmental, Clinical, and Measurement/Methodology/Other content
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Hours
$199 USD worldwide (effective August 1, 2026)
Exam Fee
Study time: 150–300 hours depending on undergraduate background; 3–6 months of dedicated preparation recommended
Prerequisites: No formal prerequisite; intended for applicants with an undergraduate major or extensive background in psychology

Exam Content Breakdown

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Biological Psychology~21% (30 questions)

Neuroscience, neuroanatomy, psychophysics, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, neuromodulators and drugs, hormonal and comparative factors

Cognitive Psychology~20% (29 questions)

Learning (classical and operant conditioning), memory systems, language and thought, problem solving, judgment and decision making, attention, intelligence

Social Psychology~13% (19 questions)

Social perception and attribution, attitude formation and change, group processes, conformity and obedience, prosocial behavior, intergroup relations

Developmental Psychology~13% (18 questions)

Theories of development (Piaget, Erikson, Vygotsky, Kohlberg), attachment, parenting, language development, lifespan changes from infancy through late adulthood

Clinical, Abnormal and Personality~16% (23 questions)

Psychopathology and DSM-5-TR classification, assessment instruments, major theoretical approaches (psychoanalytic, humanistic, behavioral, cognitive), treatment methods

Measurement, Methodology and Other~17% (25 questions)

Research design, statistical procedures, psychometrics and test construction, reliability and validity, ethics, history of psychology, and industrial-organizational and educational psychology

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