ETS Major Field Test in Psychology Study Guide
A focused crash course that walks you through every topic on the Major Field Test in Psychology, built to review quickly and retain more in the days before test day.
Review the whole exam without rereading a textbook
The ETS Major Field Test in Psychology covers four years of coursework in a single sitting. Research methods, biological psychology, cognition, development, social, abnormal, learning, memory, and more. You already learned this material once. What you need now is a fast, targeted way to get it back before the exam, not another 800-page book.
This study guide does exactly that.
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What you get
Ten focused review sections.
The guide is split into ten sections that cover every area the exam tests, organized by how heavily each one is weighted. Research methods, the largest area, gets the most room. Each section is a complete lesson you can move through quickly.
To cram, not to teach from zero.
Every section assumes you took the classes and gets straight to what matters: the core concepts explained clearly, real examples, and the reasoning that makes them stick. No filler, no padding.
The distinctions that cost points.
Each section ends with the confusable pairs students miss most, the ones the exam builds its trickiest questions on. Broca's versus Wernicke's. Negative reinforcement versus punishment. Bipolar I versus II. Positive versus negative symptoms.
Unlimited access.
Review the guide as many times as you want, whenever you want, right up to exam morning. One-time payment, no subscription.
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How it works
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Start with the heaviest sections, research methods and the biological, clinical, developmental, and social areas.
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Read each section once, then reread its concepts and its trap distinctions.
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Return to any section as often as you need in the final week.
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Walk in knowing exactly what the exam covers, because you have already reviewed all of it.
Why this is the best study resource for the Psychology Major Field Test
Most students trying to review for the MFT in Psychology run into the same problems. Free online notes are scattered, generic, and not built for this exam. Textbooks are far too long to review from in the time you have. The ETS material barely covers the test.
This guide sits where good prep should. Every topic the exam tests, explained fast, weighted the way the real exam is, with the high-yield distinctions called out. Nothing extra to wade through.
What topics does the study guide cover?
The guide covers the full breadth of undergraduate psychology, weighted to match the exam.
Research Methods and Statistics
Experimental design, correlation vs. causation, ethics, statistical concepts
Biological Psychology
Neuroscience, brain structures, sensation and perception, states of consciousness
Abnormal Psychology
Psychological disorders, diagnostic criteria, treatment approaches
Cognitive Psychology
Memory, language, problem solving, intelligence, thinking
Learning and Behavior
Classical and operant conditioning, observational learning
Personality
Trait, psychodynamic, humanistic, and social-cognitive approaches
Developmental Psychology
Lifespan development, attachment, moral reasoning, aging
Social Psychology
Conformity, attitudes, persuasion, attribution, group behavior
Study guide and practice exam together
The study guide tells you what the exam covers. The practice exam proves you can apply it. Used together they reinforce each other, which is why many students choose the bundle: review a topic in the guide, then test it on the full-length practice exam and the topic mini-tests. One-time payment, instant access to both.
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from reviewing my own notes or textbook?
Your notes are scattered and your textbook is far too long to cram from. This guide is built for one exam and one purpose: fast, targeted review. It pulls out exactly what is tested and highlights the distinctions students miss most.
Do I have to pass the Major Field Test to graduate?
For many programs, yes. Check with your department, but a growing number of schools require the MFT in Psychology as part of graduation requirements.
What is a good score on the MFT Psychology exam?
Scores vary by institution. Most programs set a minimum threshold or use the score for program assessment. A higher score strengthens your academic record and can factor into graduate school applications.
How should I study for the Psychology Major Field Test?
Take a full-length practice exam first to see where you stand. Use focused mini-tests to strengthen weak areas. Retake the full exam to measure improvement. Repeat until your scores are consistently strong.
Is this affiliated with ETS?
No. Major Field Test Prep is not affiliated with ETS.org or any university. We provide independent study materials focused on preparing students for the MFT in Psychology.
Do I need the practice exam too?
The study guide works on its own for review. Many students pair it with the practice exam so they can test what they have reviewed. A bundle of both is available.
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