Épisodes

  • EPPP in the Car: Neuropsychological Testing — Stroop, Trail Making, Wisconsin Card Sorting, and Memory Tests

    EPPP in the Car: Neuropsychological Testing — Stroop, Trail Making, Wisconsin Card Sorting, and Memory Tests
    Nov 2 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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    3 min
  • EPPP in the Car: WAIS vs. WISC vs. Stanford-Binet — Intelligence Testing Differences You Must Know

    EPPP in the Car: WAIS vs. WISC vs. Stanford-Binet — Intelligence Testing Differences You Must Know
    Nov 1 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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    3 min
  • Dopamine and the Brain: The Neurotransmitter Pathways Every Psychologist Should Know

    Dopamine and the Brain: The Neurotransmitter Pathways Every Psychologist Should Know
    Oct 28 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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    4 min
  • EPPP in the Car: Informed Consent and Professional Competence — What Psychologists Must Know

    EPPP in the Car: Informed Consent and Professional Competence — What Psychologists Must Know
    Oct 27 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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    4 min
  • EPPP in the Car: Multiple Relationships and Boundary Violations — How to Answer Ethics Questions on the EPPP

    EPPP in the Car: Multiple Relationships and Boundary Violations — How to Answer Ethics Questions on the EPPP
    Oct 26 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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    4 min
  • EPPP in the Car: Confidentiality vs. Privilege — What the EPPP Wants You to Know

    EPPP in the Car: Confidentiality vs. Privilege — What the EPPP Wants You to Know
    Oct 25 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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    4 min
  • Ethics, Legal Responsibilities, and the Decision-Making Timeline

    Ethics, Legal Responsibilities, and the Decision-Making Timeline
    Oct 19 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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    3 min
  • When Confidentiality Must Be Broken: Duty to Warn, Duty to Protect, and Mandatory Reporting

    When Confidentiality Must Be Broken: Duty to Warn, Duty to Protect, and Mandatory Reporting
    Oct 18 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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    3 min