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EPPP in the Car: Sensitivity vs. Specificity — The Psychological Assessment Trap That Reverses Your Answer
Sensitivity and specificity are among the most frequently confused concepts in psychological assessment, particularly when examination questions intr…
3 days, 22 hours ago
EPPP in the Car: Neuropsychological Testing — Stroop, Trail Making, Wisconsin Card Sorting, and Memory Tests
Neuropsychological assessments measure different aspects of cognitive functioning, but EPPP candidates must understand which tests evaluate attention…
4 days, 23 hours ago
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…
5 days, 20 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…
1 week, 3 days 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…
1 week, 3 days 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…
1 week, 4 days 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, 5 days 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…
2 weeks, 5 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, 5 days 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…
3 weeks, 3 days ago