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MCAT Psychological Social Foundations

Critical Reading of MCAT Passages

Learn Critical Reading of MCAT Passages in MCAT Psychological Social Foundations from the production AIPH study guide.

Study guide topics

Foundations of PsychologySociological Theories and ConceptsResearch Methods and EthicsPerception, Cognition, and LanguageSocialization and IdentityPsychological Disorders and TreatmentsHealth Disparities and Social DeterminantsCommunication Skills in HealthcareBehavioral Change and Health PromotionCritical Reading of MCAT PassagesAnswering Application and Reasoning QuestionsEffective Time Management on Test Day

Study Strategies

## Boosting Your Passage Skills To ace the social and behavioral sciences section, learn to read passages with a critical eye. Focus on identifying the main argument, supporting evidence, and underlying assumptions. - Highlight key terms and phrases - Paraphrase important points in your own words - Watch for contrasting viewpoints and cause-effect relationships Practice regularly and reflect on why authors present information the way they do.

Examples

  • Highlighting keywords in a passage about social roles.
  • Identifying the thesis statement in a research summary.
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