MCAT Behavioral Sciences Review - Kaplan Test Prep 2021–2022

Preface

A Brief History of Neuropsychology

Introduction

1.1 A Brief History of Neuropsychology

1.2 Organization of the Human Nervous System

1.3 Organization of the Brain

1.4 Parts of the Forebrain

1.5 Influences on Behavior

1.6 Development

Conclusion

Sensation and Perception

Introduction

2.1 Sensation vs. Perception

2.2 Vision

2.3 Hearing and Vestibular Sense

2.4 Other Senses

2.5 Object Recognition

Conclusion

Learning and Memory

Introduction

3.1 Learning

3.2 Memory

3.3 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

Conclusion

Cognition, Consciousness, and Language

Introduction

4.1 Cognition

4.2 Problem Solving and Decision Making

4.3 Consciousness

4.4 Consciousness-Altering Drugs

4.5 Attention

4.6 Language

Conclusion

Motivation, Emotion, and Stress

Introduction

5.1 Motivation

5.2 Emotion

5.3 Stress

Conclusion

Identity and Personality

Introduction

6.1 Self-Concept and Identity

6.2 Formation of Identity

6.3 Personality

Conclusion

Psychological Disorders

Introduction

7.1 Understanding Psychological Disorders

7.2 Types of Psychological Disorders

7.3 Biological Basis of Nervous System Disorders

Conclusion

Social Processes, Attitudes, and Behavior

Introduction

8.1 Group Psychology

8.2 Socialization

8.3 Attitudes and Behavior

Conclusion

Social Interaction

Introduction

9.1 Elements of Social Interaction

9.2 Self-Presentation and Interacting with Others

Conclusion

Social Thinking

Introduction

10.1 Social Behavior

10.2 Social Perception and Behavior

10.3 Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination

Conclusion

Social Structure and Demographics

Introduction

11.1 Sociology: Theories and Institutions

11.2 Culture

11.3 Demographics

Conclusion

Social Stratification

Introduction

12.1 Social Class

12.2 Epidemiology and Disparities

Conclusion

Glossary