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3 NOV 2026 · Sensitivity and specificity are among the most frequently confused concepts in psychological assessment, particularly when examination questions introduce false positives, false negatives, and diagnostic cutoff scores. This episode explains how psychologists evaluate screening instruments, interpret positive and negative predictive values, and understand why disorder prevalence can dramatically change the meaning of a positive test result. Through clinical examples and an EPPP-style practice question, listeners will learn how to recognize common psychometric traps and apply these concepts to diagnostic decision-making.
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2 NOV 2026 · Neuropsychological assessments measure different aspects of cognitive functioning, but EPPP candidates must understand which tests evaluate attention, memory, processing speed, and executive functioning. This episode examines four commonly studied instruments: the Stroop Color and Word Test, Trail Making Test, Wisconsin Card Sorting Test, and Wechsler Memory Scale. Through clinical examples and examination-style questions, listeners will learn how to distinguish cognitive flexibility from inhibitory control, identify common assessment errors, and interpret neuropsychological findings without overreaching.
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EPPP in the Car: WAIS vs. WISC vs. Stanford-Binet — Intelligence Testing Differences You Must Know
1 NOV 2026 · The WAIS, WISC, and Stanford-Binet are among the most recognizable intelligence assessments in psychology, but knowing when to use each instrument is only the beginning. This episode examines their age ranges, theoretical foundations, index scores, and clinical applications while explaining how fluid reasoning, working memory, processing speed, and crystallized intelligence influence test interpretation. Learn the critical distinctions, common examination traps, and practical assessment principles every EPPP candidate should understand.
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28 OCT 2026 · Dopamine pathways are important for understanding biological bases of behavior, psychiatric disorders, and medication effects on the EPPP. This episode reviews the relationship between dopamine signaling, reinforcement learning, motor control, and psychotic symptoms. We examine the nigrostriatal pathway in Parkinsonian symptoms, the mesolimbic pathway in reward processing, and the effects of dopamine receptor blockade. Three board-style questions help listeners connect neuroscience concepts to clinical assessment and psychological practice.
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27 OCT 2026 · Informed consent is more than obtaining a client’s signature, and professional competence involves more than possessing a psychology license. This episode examines the APA Ethics Code requirements for informed consent, including treatment risks, confidentiality, client autonomy, and the psychologist’s responsibility to practice within their areas of competence. We explore clinical situations involving minors, clients with impaired decision-making capacity, and psychologists asked to provide services outside their training. Through realistic EPPP-style scenarios, listeners will learn how to recognize ethical obligations and select the most appropriate professional response.x
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26 OCT 2026 · Not every multiple relationship is unethical, but some can seriously compromise a psychologist's professional judgment and harm clients. This episode examines the APA Ethics Code provisions addressing multiple relationships, conflicts of interest, exploitation, and professional boundaries. We explore the difference between boundary crossings and boundary violations through realistic clinical scenarios involving gifts, friendships, business relationships, and former clients. Learn how to recognize ethical risks and select the most appropriate answer when these situations appear on the EPPP.
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25 OCT 2026 · Confidentiality and privileged communication are closely related concepts, but they are not interchangeable, and the EPPP frequently tests the distinction. This episode examines the ethical obligation to protect client information, the legal protections surrounding psychotherapy communications, and circumstances in which disclosure may be required or permitted. We explore court orders, subpoenas, client authorization, and exceptions involving safety and mandated reporting. Through practical clinical examples, listeners will learn how to identify the most appropriate response to confidentiality and privilege questions on the EPPP.
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19 OCT 2026 · Ethical and legal questions on the EPPP can be challenging because several answers may appear reasonable, but only one represents the best professional response. This episode examines confidentiality, informed consent, mandated reporting, professional boundaries, and the difference between ethical obligations and legal requirements. Through clinical scenarios and a practical decision-making sequence, listeners will learn how to identify the most appropriate first action when facing difficult ethical dilemmas.
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18 OCT 2026 · When does a psychologist have a legal or ethical obligation to disclose confidential information? This episode examines three important EPPP concepts: duty to warn, duty to protect, and mandatory reporting. Through clinical scenarios involving threats of violence, suspected child abuse, and suicidal patients, listeners will learn how to distinguish ethical responsibilities from legal requirements. Particular attention is given to the decision-making process and the types of questions commonly encountered on the EPPP.
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14 OCT 2026 · A psychological test can have 90% sensitivity and specificity and still produce more false positives than true positives. This episode examines the base rate fallacy, why psychologists sometimes overestimate diagnostic accuracy, and how Bayesian reasoning improves clinical judgment. We also explore how the same statistical error affects forensic risk assessments and why the human brain struggles with probability.
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