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EPPP Study Podcast-

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Written by: Circle Of Insight Productions
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Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 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 mins
  • The Base Rate Fallacy: Why Psychologists Get Diagnoses Wrong

    The Base Rate Fallacy: Why Psychologists Get Diagnoses Wrong
    Oct 14 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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    4 mins
  • Type I vs. Type II Errors: The Mistake That Changes Everything

    Type I vs. Type II Errors: The Mistake That Changes Everything
    Oct 11 2026
    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, false negatives, statistical significance, alpha levels, beta, and statistical power using straightforward examples. Learn how to identify each error, understand the relationship between them, and avoid common mistakes on the psychology licensing exam.
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    4 mins
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