EPPP Content Areas


The EPPP is a two-part exam that provides essential information to the licensing boards in our member jurisdictions about your general knowledge of psychology (EPPP (Part 1–Knowledge)) and your ability to practice effectively in applied, real-world situations (EPPP (Part 2–Skills)).

If you apply for licensure in any of ASPPB’s 66 jurisdictions after January 1, 2026, you will be required to pass both EPPP (Part 1–Knowledge) and EPPP (Part 2–Skills). Prior to January 1, 2026, check with your intended jurisdiction to confirm whether it currently requires you to pass EPPP (Part 2–Skills) as part of the licensure process.

EPPP (Part 1–Knowledge)—domains and weights

EPPP (Part 1–Knowledge) assesses important psychological theories in areas such as cognition, affect, and development as well as general knowledge of psychology, intervention, and assessment. It also tests general knowledge of psychology, intervention, and assessment along with many other aspects of the foundational knowledge of psychology that you learned in graduate school.

EPPP (Part 1–Knowledge) domains and weights include:

  1. Biological bases of behavior (10%),
  2. Cognitive-affective bases of behavior (13%),
  3. Social and cultural bases of behavior (11%),
  4. Growth and lifespan development (12%),
  5. Assessment and diagnosis (16%),
  6. Treatment, intervention, prevention, and supervision (15%),
  7. Research methods and statistics (7%),
  8. Ethical, legal, and professional issues (16%).

EPPP (Part 2–Skills)—domains and weights

EPPP (Part 2–Skills) assesses the application of knowledge tested in EPPP (Part 1–Knowledge) to decision-making in typical situations of real-world, independent practice.

EPPP (Part 2–Skills) domains and weights include:

  1. Scientific orientation (6%),
  2. Assessment and intervention (33%),
  3. Relational competence (16%),
  4. Professionalism (11%),
  5. Ethical practice (17%),
  6. Collaboration, consultation, and supervision (17%).

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