CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology

What Is on the CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology?

The CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions distributed over 9 CLEP Exam Concepts. Each exam concept has a different number of questions and makes up a certain percentage of the total exam. The test concept "Individual Differences" is the largest, having 17 test questions and making up 17% of the test.

Cognitive Perspective

The first content area makes up 15% of the CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology Test. It focuses on how people communicate information, gain information, acquire memories, and learn problem-solving skills. Students will also need to know information about how one's mind transfers all of the overwhelming amounts of information it receives on a daily basis into thoughts and ideas.

Behavioral Perspective

The behavioral content area makes up 11% of the test. Students will be tested on behavioral theory, classical conditioning, and operant conditioning. Other areas of focus are using a schedule of reinforcements in order to shape behavior and reduce undesirable behavior. Students are also tested on what externalizing behavior looks like.

Development

The Development content area makes up 15% of the total Introduction to Educational Psychology CLEP Test. Focuses include changes in memory and thinking, interactions with others, any noted changes in beliefs in right and wrong, as well as any gender identification issues. Students should also expect questions on how children learn a language and the process in which they do so.

Motivation

The Motivation content area makes up 10% of the test. The area focuses on the importance of motivation in the learning environment, social-cognitive learning theories such as the attribution theory, expectancy-value theory, goal orientation theory, intrinsic and extrinsic motivation, self-efficacy, and self-determination theory. Students should also expect questions about stress, anxiety, and learned helplessness.

Individual Differences

As noted, this area is the largest, making up 17% of the total test. It focuses on interpreting IQ scores, types of intelligence, and how genetics and environment significantly influence how one learns and processes information. Questions in this area will also cover how teaching methods differ for students with special needs.

Testing

Testing makes up 12% of the CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology Test. The area focuses on various types of assessments in the classroom. Students should also expect questions regarding the types of testing used, their reliability and validity, and any bias in testing. The area also covers the use of standardized testing in classrooms as well as their interpretation and misuse.

Pedagogy

Pedagogy makes up 10% of the total CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology Test. The content area focuses on not only how to write lessons so that children learn in the most effective way possible, but individualizing instruction to each student, and ensuring that learning objectives match educational standards. Additionally, the area covers techniques on technology and classroom management.

Research Design and Analysis

This content area makes up 5% of the total CLEP Introduction to Educational Psychology Test. This area focuses on research design, such as longitudinal, experimental, and case studies. Research methods such as surveys, interviews, and observations will also be covered. Students can also expect questions on the different ways to interpret research.

Multiculturalism

Multiculturalism also makes up 5% of the total test. The content area focuses on issues such as English as a second language, gender differences, immigration and social change, ethnic, racial, and cultural issues, as well as a teacher's ability to apply culturally responsive methods for students.