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MCAT Psychology & Sociology

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Comprehensive flashcard deck for MCAT Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior section covering psychology, sociology, behavioral determinants of health, and social sciences.

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  1. 1What is the MCAT?
    Medical College Admission Test - a computer-based standardized examination for prospective medical students in the US, Canada, Australia, and the Caribbean
  2. 2When was the MCAT first administered?
    1928 (as the Scholastic Aptitude Test for Medical Students)
  3. 3Who administers the MCAT?
    The Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC)
  4. 4What is the total MCAT score range?
    472 to 528 (sum of four section scores)
  5. 5What is the score range for each MCAT section?
    118 to 132 with a median of 125
  6. 6How long does the MCAT exam take?
    Approximately 7½ hours including breaks
  7. 7When was the current version of the MCAT introduced?
    April 2015
  8. 8What are the four sections of the MCAT?
    Chemical and Physical Foundations of Biological Systems, Critical Analysis and Reasoning Skills (CARS), Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems, and Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior
  9. 9What does the Psychological, Social and Biological Foundations of Behavior section test?
    Psychology and sociology to demonstrate understanding of behavioral and sociocultural determinants of health
  10. 10How many questions are in the Psychology & Sociology section?
    59 questions
  11. 11How much time is allotted for the Psychology & Sociology section?
    95 minutes
  12. 12What specific topics are tested in Psychology & Sociology?
    Behavior and behavior change, perceptions of self and others, cultural and social differences that influence well-being, and social stratification
  13. 13Why was psychology and sociology added to the MCAT in 2015?
    Survey results showed behavioral sciences were important for medical school success, and to provide foundation for understanding psychological science as essential to healthcare
  14. 14What is psychology?
    The scientific study of mind and behavior
  15. 15What is sociology?
    The study of society, social relationships, social interactions, and culture
  16. 16What is behavior?
    The actions or reactions of an organism in response to external or internal stimuli
  17. 17What is behavior change?
    The modification of habits, actions, or patterns through intervention, motivation, or environmental factors
  18. 18What is perception?
    The process of organizing and interpreting sensory information to understand the environment
  19. 19What is self-perception?
    How individuals view and understand themselves, including their beliefs, attitudes, and identity
  20. 20What is social perception?
    How individuals form impressions and make judgments about other people
  21. 21What is culture?
    The shared beliefs, values, customs, behaviors, and artifacts that characterize a group or society
  22. 22What is social stratification?
    The hierarchical arrangement of individuals in society based on factors like wealth, power, education, and status
  23. 23What is socioeconomic status (SES)?
    An individual's or group's social and economic position in relation to others, based on income, education, and occupation
  24. 24What is health disparity?
    Differences in health outcomes and access to healthcare among different population groups
  25. 25What is a social determinant of health?
    Economic and social conditions that influence individual and group health, such as education, employment, and living conditions
  26. 26What is stress?
    A physical and psychological response to perceived demands or threats that exceeds one's coping abilities
  27. 27What is coping?
    Conscious strategies used to reduce unpleasant emotions or manage stressful situations
  28. 28What is motivation?
    The driving force or desire that initiates and directs behavior toward a goal
  29. 29What is intrinsic motivation?
    Motivation that comes from internal satisfaction or enjoyment of an activity itself
  30. 30What is extrinsic motivation?
    Motivation driven by external rewards or consequences

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