MCAT Social and Behavioral Sciences

An exploration of the psychological, social, and cultural factors that influence human health and behavior, tailored for MCAT preparation.

Foundations of PsychologySociological Theories and ConceptsResearch Methods and Ethics
Perception, Cognition, and LanguageSocialization and IdentityPsychological Disorders and Treatments
Health Disparities and Social DeterminantsCommunication Skills in HealthcareBehavioral Change and Health Promotion
Critical Reading of MCAT PassagesAnswering Application and Reasoning QuestionsEffective Time Management on Test Day
Foundations of Psych...Sociological Theorie...Research Methods and...Perception, Cognitio...Socialization and Id...Psychological Disord...Health Disparities a...Communication Skills...Behavioral Change an...Critical Reading of ...Answering Applicatio...Effective Time Manag...
Study Strategies

Critical Reading of MCAT Passages

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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Answering Application and Reasoning Questions