EPPP Study Guide 2026
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📋 EPPP Exam Format at a Glance
📚 EPPP Topics to Study (21)
✍️ Sample EPPP Questions & Answers
1. The concept of intersectionality, introduced by Kimberlé Crenshaw, is most accurately described as:
Intersectionality examines how multiple social identities (race, gender, class, sexuality) simultaneously interact to shape individuals' distinct and overlapping experiences of advantage and disadvantage.
2. Which of the following neurotransmitter-related hypotheses proposes that a certain neurotransmitter's levels may be correlated with a particular form of depression?
The catecholamine hypothesis of depression suggests that depression is caused by a deficiency in the neurotransmitters norepinephrine (a catecholamine) and serotonin in the brain. This theory posits that lower levels of these specific neurotransmitters are correlated with the symptoms of depression. While other neurotransmitters are also implicated, the catecholamine hypothesis specifically focuses on this class.
3. In Helms's White Racial Identity Development model, a person in the 'pseudo-independence' status is BEST characterized by:
Pseudo-independence represents a superficial, intellectualized acceptance of racial diversity without genuine personal commitment to challenging racism or examining one's own White privilege.
4. Which of the following best describes the process of long-term potentiation (LTP) in the context of learning and memory?
Long-term potentiation (LTP) is a cellular mechanism that is widely believed to underlie learning and memory. It involves a persistent strengthening of a synaptic connection that results from recent patterns of activity. This makes the postsynaptic neuron more likely to fire in response to stimulation from the presynaptic neuron, essentially strengthening the neural circuit.
5. According to Erik Erikson's theory of psychosocial development, which of the following conflicts is the primary task for an individual in adolescence (ages 12-18)?
Erikson's fifth stage, occurring during adolescence, is Identity vs. Role Confusion. During this period, teenagers explore their independence and develop a sense of self. Successfully navigating this stage leads to a strong identity, while failure results in confusion about their role in life.
6. Which of the following is a primary change introduced in the DSM-5-TR?
While the removal of the multiaxial system occurred in the initial transition from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5, the DSM-5-TR (Text Revision) introduced several updates, most notably the addition of Prolonged Grief Disorder as a new diagnosable condition in the chapter on Trauma- and Stressor-Related Disorders. Other changes included clarifications to criteria for existing disorders and updated terminology, but the introduction of Prolonged Grief Disorder was a major addition.