JUPA Psychology Proficiency Test
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JUPA Psychology Proficiency Test (心理学検定, Shinri gaku Kentei)[1] is a test designed to measure the takers knowledge of psychology by Japanese Union of Psychological Association.[2]
First JUPA Psychology Proficiency Test was held in 2008.
Content[edit]
The JUPA Psychology Proficiency Test evaluates an individual's knowledge and skills in psychological tasks, often attained through university education. It comprises ten modules, which are graded based on performance. Grade 2 requires passing at least three modules, including two from Category A. Grade 1 necessitates passing six modules with four from Category A and achieving an overall passing grade; and Upper Grade 1 requires the successful completion of all ten modules. Each module features twenty multiple-choice questions.
Result[edit]
As a result of the test, the examinees receive a Pass/Fail result, with the standard score (M=50, SD=10).
Subjects[edit]
[Category A]
１．Principle, Research methods, and History．
２．Learning, Cognition, and Perception.
３．Developmental psychology and Educational psychology
４．Social psychology, Feeling and character
[Category B]
６．Neuropsychology and Psychophysiology
８．Industrial and Organizational psychology
９．Health psychology and Human Services psychology
10．Criminal psychology and Psychology of delinquency
Fee[edit]
(Individual application)
3 subjects – 6,480 JPY
6 subjects – 8,640 JPY
8 subjects – 10,800 JPY
Merit[edit]
Examinees who pass Grade 2 can be admitted as a member of several professional bodies after passing the Grade 2 examination.
- The Japan Association of Applied Psychology[3]
- The Japanese Association of Counseling Science[4]
- The Japanese Association of Health Psychology[5]