About the Exam
The exam is a seventy-five question 60-minute multiple-choice test and will cover material that a senior high school psychology student has likely encountered in their studies. Exam scores will be averaged across teammates, and the average is worth 50% of the team's overall grade. The other 50% comes from the presentation portion (see below). The questions will reflect similarities in the psychology curricula across Canadian provinces and are all created with the resources below. The major topics covered include:
Developmental Psychology – 18%
Biological – 18%
Cognitive – 18%
Social – 18%
Clinical Psychology – 18%
Research/Ethics – 10%
Tip #1
All questions are from the sources we linked. Study those and you'll be set!
Tip #2
The questions are designed from multiple of the sources provided. Don't just study one!
Tip #3
Creating Flashcards is a quick and easy way to memorize concepts and definitions!
Tip #4
On the day of the competition, make sure you get adequate sleep to help with active recall.
Presentation
Case Study
Participants will prepare a 10-minute presentation that that explores the psychological considerations behind a modern, global, social issue. Topics for the presentations are released 1 month prior to the competition date.
You will have the rest of the time until the competition (November 14th, 2026) to prepare a presentation (slides, powerpoint, etc.) At least one member of the team must bring a device that can connect to a screen. You will be presenting live at the competition in front of 2-3 judges and a small audience.
Participants will be connected with a graduate student from York University, and will receive the opportunity for 30-45 minutes to ask questions and receive feedback!