GRE Psychology is one of the Subject-specific Tests in the Graduate Record Examination. This test is taken by certain individuals who are interested in pursuing their undergraduate, Post-graduation, or Doctorate academics from universities abroad. It has now become a must for students to take the GRE examination as International universities are adding the GRE Score to their eligibility criteria for admission into their Psychology-based programs.
In this article, we have mentioned the GRE Psychology Exam Syllabus, Examination centres, and recommended books for GRE Psychology Exam Preparation.
GRE Psychology Entrance Test Syllabus:
The GRE Psychology test includes various topics and subtopics of Psychology to challenge the theoretical knowledge of the candidate. The examinations contain questions of undergraduate academic level. The topics are as follows:
Biological (17-21%)
- Sensation and Perception (5–7%)
- Physiological/Behavioral Neuroscience (12–14%)
Cognitive (17-24%)
- Learning (3–5%)
- Language (3–4%)
- Memory (7–9%)
- Thinking (4–6%)
Social (12-14%)
- Social Perception, Cognition, Attribution, Beliefs
- Attitudes and Behavior
- Social Comparison, Self
- Emotion, Affect, and Motivation
- Conformity, Influence, and Persuasion
- Interpersonal Attraction and Close Relationships
- Group and Intergroup Processes
- Cultural or Gender Influences
- Evolutionary Psychology, Altruism, and Aggression
- Theories, Applications, and Issues
Developmental (12-14%)
- Nature-Nurture
- Physical and Motor
- Perception and Cognition
- Language
- Learning, Intelligence
- Social, Personality
- Emotion
- Socialization, Family, and Cultural
- Theories, Applications, and Issues
Clinical (15-19%)
- Personality (3–5%)
- Clinical and Abnormal (12–14%)
Measurement, Methodology and, Other (15-19%)
- General (4–6%)
- Measurement and Methodology (11–13%)
GRE Psychology Examination pattern:
Type of Questions: MCQ (Multiple choice questions), Graph experiment, and description type.
Total Number of Questions: 205
Time Available: 2 Hours (from September 2023)
Number of Available options: 5
Highest Score: 990
Lowest Score: 200
Negative Marking: NA
GRE Psychology Examination Centres in India
There are many examination centres in India that you can book to take the subject tests. Some of them are as follows:
- Location: New Delhi, Delhi
St Michael’s Sr. School, 3, Pusa Road, Karol Bagh, New Delhi, 110005
- Location: Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
South India Textile Research Association, 13/37 Avinashi road, Coimbatore, 641014
- Location: Kolkata, West Bengal,
Indian Institute of Psychometry, 117 evergreen plaza, Barrackpore trunk Rd, Kolkata
Books for GRE Psychology Exam
Several books and guides are available today on the market for the GRE Psychology Test. However, if the student is interested in taking in-depth topic-wise knowledge for the same, one book will not be sufficient for him. In the list below, we have provided a topic-wise list of books that the student may read for the same. The recommended books are as follows.
- Introduction to Psychology (8th-10th Edition): Baron or Smith
- Social Psychology: Baron Robert
- Human Development: Feldman
- Bio Psychology: Arvind Otta. (Written for Entrance purposes)
- Cognitive Psychology: Robinson-Riegler
- Clinical Psychology: Paul W. Bennett
- Psychological Measurement/Methodology: Colin Cooper
Latest Advancement: Follow Psychology Journal or Magazine. You also refer to Psychologs Magazine
Other Important Links:
Online GATE Psychology Coaching
Benefits of Clearing the GATE Psychology Entrance Exam
List of Universities/Colleges offering Master’s degree in Psychology.
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