And so it goes...
Pretty much the only studying activities that I have been doing in the past two weeks have been taking practice tests and listening to my audio files. I'm actually feeling pretty good about focusing on the practice tests. But, thanks to my computer debacles, I haven't had access to my electronic flashcards for awhile, or been able to access the Exchange, again--no working computer at home. Thankfully, this week my most fabulous parents decided to help me out and get me a replacement computer, and when my old one is resurrected my dad will get it (sorry, Dad, short end of the stick comes to mind).
Some thoughts about practice tests as I begin another week of filling them out.
1. Psych Prep tests--Earlier this week I almost made EB throw a stroke when I said I thought the Psych Prep tests were way easier than the other ones I had been taking (all she has been using). I figured out why. My friend, Adria, took the Psych Prep course and mentioned that the tests increase in difficulty as you go on thru the course. So, I took A, which is the easiest of them all (goes A-E for me), and then had to eat my words when my score went down in practice test B. EB, I can hear the sigh of relief cause I was wrong.
2. Another hilarious question-related anecdote. In the response for a social psych question related to foot-in-the-door vs. door-in-the-face, it stated "The foot-in-the-door is like the camel's toe in the tent." Apparently that is a saying somewhere, but I was loving the fact that it said camel's toe...juvenile, I know. :)
3. Another EB classic. She brought to my attention that there is yet another option for practice tests, this time from the ASPPB. They have the option to take a 100-item test at the Prometric center that is like a trial run. It's about $100, which isn't too bad if you are really sweating this thing. Also, they offer a 100-item downloadable electronic practice test that mimics the real thing and costs $50. These are both through ASPPB. I pasted the description of them below in case you are like me, and just want easy access.
I hope to have more ridiculous questions/responses from the practice tests next week to share. Good studying!!!
From the ASPPB:
Do You Want to Practice the EPPP? The Association of State and Provincial
Psychology Boards (ASPPB) offers two
different computer-delivered practice
tests for the Examination for Professional
Practice in Psychology (EPPP), the
licensing examination required by psychology licensing boards in Canada and the United States: The PEPPP at Prometric testing centers, and the PEPPPO available online.
The PEPPP and the PEPPPO are different examinations. They have no items in common with each other, so one may take either or both, depending on preparation needs.
The items on both the PEPPP and the PEPPPO are drawn from the EPPP item bank and have been prepared using the same procedures as items selected for use on the actual EPPP.
ELIGIBILITY
To take either of the practice examinations, an individual must be preparing for psychology licensure, and must attest to meeting at least one of the following eligibility requirements by being:
- A student in a doctoral psychology program; or
- A student in a master's psychology program in a state or province that grants a license,
certification or registration for master's-trained individuals; or
- An individual with a degree that qualifies him or her to take the EPPP; or
- A candidate for licensure as a psychologist.
THE PEPPP
The 100-item computer administered Practice Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (PEPPP) offers individuals a chance to practice answering examination questions under real-world testing conditions at a Prometric Testing Center. Candidates will experience navigating the exam with the actual test administration program, and will receive immediate feedback on their performance. This is an excellent way to get a preview of the physical characteristics of the chosen Prometric Testing Center, including lighting, temperature, noise level, parking issues, etc.
PEPPP Fees
The fees for the PEPPP are a $50, non-refundable test fee, plus a test center fee of $51.50 that must be paid by credit card at the time a practice-test appointment is scheduled with Prometric. Thus the total fee for taking the PEPPP at a Prometric Testing Center is $101.50.
Applying for the PEPPP
You may register for the PEPPP online at www.asppb.net/student, through the same online application center where you register for the EPPP. When your application is accepted, you will receive an Authorization-to-Test letter by email. This letter will provide you with a registration number and the phone number of the Prometric call center,
Prices for publications and services listed in the booklet are subject to change.
Information for Candidates © July 2011
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Association of State & Provincial Psychology Boards
which you will then contact to schedule an appointment for testing. Examination appointments for the PEPPP are available Monday through Friday at more than 320 Prometric Testing Centers in the U.S. and Canada. Information on Prometric locations may be found on the web at http://www.Prometric.com. A single 100-item practice examination will be available.
PEPPP Scores
Candidates will receive immediate feedback on their performance on the PEPPP in the form of (1) an overall scaled score, and (2) part scores in percent format in a printed report. Candidates will not receive a copy of the practice exam content.
THE PEPPPO: INTERNET PRACTICE TEST
Another 100-item practice test is available as the Practice Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Online (PEPPPO). Candidates for this web-based examination can take a practice exam containing sample EPPP questions at the time and place of their choice with any computer that can connect to the Internet, using any browser, including Internet ExplorerTM and SafariTM.
PEPPPO Fees
The fee for the PEPPPO practice examination is $55.00 and is paid at the time of registration online at www.asppb.net/student. This is the same online application center where you register for the EPPP.
Taking the PEPPPO
Candidates can take the PEPPPO immediately after registering.
You can pause and exit Internet Explorer while taking the PEPPPO and return later to finish the practice exam, (enable cookies for the site) but you must complete the PEPPO within 48 hours of when you began taking it.
Word of Warning: You should only use the “Finish Exam and View Scores” option when you have completed the PEPPPO. There is no way to go back to the practice exam once you have clicked that option.
PEPPPO Scores
Candidates will receive immediate feedback on their performance on the PEPPPO in the form of (1) an overall scaled score, and (2) part scores in percent format. The score summary report is printable; however the practice exam content is not printable.
NOTE: Both practice examinations are offered for study purposes only. No representation is made that performance on the practice examinations is a valid indicator of performance on any future licensing examination or a guarantee of passage of such a licensing examination. An individual's score on the practice examination will not be accepted in lieu of the passage of an actual form of the EPPP. By taking these practice examinations, each individual acknowledges that he or she understands these limitations on the use of the examination.
PEPPP Scores
Candidates will receive immediate feedback on their performance on the PEPPP in the form of (1) an overall scaled score, and (2) part scores in percent format in a printed report. Candidates will not receive a copy of the practice exam content.
THE PEPPPO: INTERNET PRACTICE TEST
Another 100-item practice test is available as the Practice Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology Online (PEPPPO). Candidates for this web-based examination can take a practice exam containing sample EPPP questions at the time and place of their choice with any computer that can connect to the Internet, using any browser, including Internet ExplorerTM and SafariTM.
PEPPPO Fees
The fee for the PEPPPO practice examination is $55.00 and is paid at the time of registration online at www.asppb.net/student. This is the same online application center where you register for the EPPP.
Taking the PEPPPO
Candidates can take the PEPPPO immediately after registering.
You can pause and exit Internet Explorer while taking the PEPPPO and return later to finish the practice exam, (enable cookies for the site) but you must complete the PEPPO within 48 hours of when you began taking it.
Word of Warning: You should only use the “Finish Exam and View Scores” option when you have completed the PEPPPO. There is no way to go back to the practice exam once you have clicked that option.
PEPPPO Scores
Candidates will receive immediate feedback on their performance on the PEPPPO in the form of (1) an overall scaled score, and (2) part scores in percent format. The score summary report is printable; however the practice exam content is not printable.
NOTE: Both practice examinations are offered for study purposes only. No representation is made that performance on the practice examinations is a valid indicator of performance on any future licensing examination or a guarantee of passage of such a licensing examination. An individual's score on the practice examination will not be accepted in lieu of the passage of an actual form of the EPPP. By taking these practice examinations, each individual acknowledges that he or she understands these limitations on the use of the examination.
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