GRE® Psychology Flashcards

Does GRE Psych exam prep have you in a hypnagogic sleep state? Want to shift your exam prep away from controlled and towards automatic processing? Want to understand what the heck we’re talking about? (and, more importantly, efficiently ingrain everything you need to know to crush the GRE Psychology exam?) Then Brainscape’s GRE Psychology flashcards are the ultimate study weapon you’re looking for!

Strictly aligned with latest ETS test outline and based on the same content taught by the official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) Psychology textbook—as well as top test prep courses like Kaplan, The Princeton Review, and Barron's—these web and mobile flashcards are the perfect supplementary study tool for fast, efficient, and painless learning. So, regardless of which class or test prep resources you’re using, you can be confident that Brainscape’s GRE Psychology flashcards cover the content you need to crush the GRE Psychology Subject Test.

What You Get With Brainscape’s GRE Psychology Flashcards:

• 1,700+ Smart, adaptive cards with in-depth coverage of the latest Graduate Record Examination Psychology Subject Test curriculum, including topics such as learning, memory, history, thinking, sensation, social psychology, and perception, and more.
• An efficient review of the crucial GRE Psych facts and concepts you need to know at your fingertips, both online and in the Brainscape mobile app.
• Strict alignment with the latest ETS test plan for total peace of mind, whether you’re using the official GRE Psychology Subject Test textbook, Princeton Review, Barron's, or any other general test prep resource.
• A fast, effective spaced repetition study system that will help you learn everything you need to know TWICE as fast, and remember it for longer.
• Ongoing feedback, statistics, and visualization tools to help you track your progress, which motivates you to study even more (to keep your streak alive!)
• Ultimate freedom, accessibility, and convenience with in-sync studying across Brainscape’s website and all your iOS and Android devices.
• A free GRE Psychology study guide with tips to help you study as efficiently as possible.

How Brainscape’s GRE Psychology Test Flashcards Help You Learn Faster

The brain is hardwired to learn and remember information a certain way. The Brainscape™ flashcard app was born out of the question: what if we leveraged this hardwiring to help students learn more efficiently? Fueled by curiosity, our team of cognitive scientists from Columbia and Yale spent years developing a scientifically optimized learning platform to boost your learning and test results.

Our "secret sauce" is a learning algorithm that delivers information to your brain in a way that optimizes its ability to retain that information. And it’s the spaced repetition of flashcards at precisely the right interval for YOUR brain that makes Brainscape so effective for remembering the facts.

GRE Psychology Students Frequently Ask…

Is the GRE for Psychology Hard?

The GRE Psychology test can be challenging, especially for students who haven’t recently taken a broad range of psychology courses. It covers a wide spectrum of topics—from biological and cognitive processes to social, developmental, and clinical psychology—requiring not just memorization, but deep conceptual understanding. The test also includes questions on research methods and statistics, which can trip up even high-performing students if they’re not well-practiced. What makes the GRE Psychology hard for many test-takers is the sheer breadth of content and the pressure of time constraints.

That’s why many students turn to GRE Psychology flashcards as a more efficient study method. Brainscape certified flashcards help break the content into digestible chunks, making it easier to reinforce high-yield terms and definitions through active recall and spaced repetition. With a smart flashcard system like Brainscape’s, students can focus on their weakest areas, track their progress, and build long-term retention, making even the toughest exam topics feel more manageable.

What's a Good GRE Score for Psychology?

A strong Psychology GRE score is typically above the 80th percentile (around 660–670 out of 990), which can make you a competitive applicant for top-tier psychology Ph.D. or Psy.D. programs (although some programs accept lower). Keep in mind that some programs have made the Psychology GRE optional or even obsolete, but for those that still require or recommend it, a strong score can help you stand out, especially if your undergrad transcript needs a boost.

Are Kaplan GRE Flashcards Good? (Or Are Brainscape’s Better?)

Kaplan’s flashcards for the GRE exam Psychology can be a helpful starting point, especially if you're looking for a broad overview of key topics. They cover many of the major concepts likely to appear on the GRE Psychology Subject Test, and their brand recognition gives students a sense of trust. However, Kaplan’s cards are either printed and static—which can limit their effectiveness for long-term retention and personalized studying—or delivered via Quizlet, whose spaced repetition algorithm isn’t as sophisticated as Brainscape’s. That’s why many students supplement or even replace them with Brainscape’s GRE Psychology Test flashcards, which use decades of cognitive science research to help you learn as fast and as painlessly as humanly possible.

What is the Average GRE Psychology Subject Test Score?

The average score on the GRE Subject Test in Psychology typically falls around 615 out of a possible 990, which places test-takers near the 50th percentile. This means that half of all students score below that mark, while the other half score higher. Some graduate programs may use this average as a benchmark, but competitive schools usually expect scores above 660 to stand out. Since the GRE Subject Test covers such a wide range of psychological topics, it’s important to prepare using high-quality materials.

Reviewing GRE Psychology sample questions is a great start, but pairing that practice with a smart system of GRE Subject Test flashcards can give you a real edge. Brainscape’s flashcards go beyond memorization to help you actively engage with key concepts tested on the GRE Subject Test, so you can raise your score well above the average.

Additional Free Resources for GRE Psychology Students:

• Read: How to prepare for the GRE Psychology subject test.
• Watch: Brainscape’s YouTube channel for immediately actionable tips on how to study efficiently and deal with exam stress.
• Explore: Brainscape’s Academy for even more study tips and advice
• Get: Brainscape’s GRE Psychology test planners and exam countdown sheets.

Boost your GRE Psychology score today!