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EPPP in the Car: WAIS vs. WISC vs. Stanford-Binet — Intelligence Testing Differences You Must Know
The WAIS, WISC, and Stanford-Binet are among the most recognizable intelligence assessments in psychology, but knowing when to use each instrument is…
6 hours ago
Dopamine and the Brain: The Neurotransmitter Pathways Every Psychologist Should Know
Dopamine pathways are important for understanding biological bases of behavior, psychiatric disorders, and medication effects on the EPPP. This episo…
4 days, 10 hours ago
EPPP in the Car: Informed Consent and Professional Competence — What Psychologists Must Know
Informed consent is more than obtaining a client’s signature, and professional competence involves more than possessing a psychology license. This ep…
5 days, 9 hours ago
EPPP in the Car: Multiple Relationships and Boundary Violations — How to Answer Ethics Questions on the EPPP
Not every multiple relationship is unethical, but some can seriously compromise a psychologist's professional judgment and harm clients. This episode…
6 days, 9 hours ago
EPPP in the Car: Confidentiality vs. Privilege — What the EPPP Wants You to Know
Confidentiality and privileged communication are closely related concepts, but they are not interchangeable, and the EPPP frequently tests the distin…
1 week ago
Ethics, Legal Responsibilities, and the Decision-Making Timeline
Ethical and legal questions on the EPPP can be challenging because several answers may appear reasonable, but only one represents the best profession…
1 week, 6 days ago
When Confidentiality Must Be Broken: Duty to Warn, Duty to Protect, and Mandatory Reporting
When does a psychologist have a legal or ethical obligation to disclose confidential information? This episode examines three important EPPP concepts…
2 weeks ago
The Base Rate Fallacy: Why Psychologists Get Diagnoses Wrong
A psychological test can have 90% sensitivity and specificity and still produce more false positives than true positives. This episode examines the b…
2 weeks, 4 days ago
Type I vs. Type II Errors: The Mistake That Changes Everything
What is the difference between a Type I error and a Type II error, and why does it matter on the EPPP? In this episode, we break down false positives…
3 weeks ago
Dopamine Pathways: What EPPP Candidates Actually Need to Know
The EPPP does not require you to become a neuroanatomist, but it does expect you to recognize the major dopamine pathways and what happens when dopam…
3 weeks, 5 days ago