MCAT Psychology and Sociology Syllabus:1. MCAT Behaviour and Biology
- Introduction to the relationship between behavior and biology
- Overview of biological systems involved in behavior
2. MCAT Psychological Disorders
- Understanding different types of psychological disorders
- Examining the causes and treatment options for psychological disorders
3. MCAT Sensory Perception
- Exploring the process of sensory perception
- Understanding the role of sensory organs in perception
4. MCAT Vision (Sight)
- Detailed study of the visual system
- Analyzing visual perception and its impact on behavior
5. MCAT Sound (Audition)
- Understanding the auditory system
- Examining the perception of sound and its effects on behavior
6. MCAT Somatosensation
- Introduction to the somatosensory system
- Exploring the perception of touch, pain, and temperature
7. MCAT Taste (Gustation) and Smell (Olfaction)
- Overview of the gustatory and olfactory systems
- Examining the perception of taste and smell
8. MCAT Sleep and Consciousness
- Understanding the neuroscience of sleep and consciousness
- Analyzing the impact of sleep and consciousness on behavior
9. MCAT Drug Dependence
- Exploring the causes and effects of drug dependence
- Examining the treatment options for drug dependence
10. MCAT Attention
- Understanding the concept of attention and its role in behavior
- Examining attentional processes and their effects on behavior
11. MCAT Memory
- Detailed study of memory processes
- Analyzing the factors that influence memory and its impact on behavior
12. MCAT Cognition
- Introduction to cognitive processes such as thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making
- Examining the role of cognition in behavior
13. MCAT Language
- Understanding the psychology of language
- Examining language acquisition and communication
14. MCAT Emotion
- Exploring the psychology of emotions
- Analyzing the role of emotions in behavior
15. MCAT Stress
- Understanding the concept of stress and its effects on behavior
- Examining stress management techniques
16. MCAT Biological Basis of Behavior: Nervous System
- Detailed study of the nervous system and its role in behavior
- Analyzing the impact of the nervous system on behavior
17. MCAT Human Development
- Exploring the stages of human development
- Examining the factors that influence human behavior at different stages of development
18. MCAT Behavior and Genetics
- Understanding the role of genetics in behavior
- Examining the influence of genetic factors on behavior
19. MCAT Motivation and Attitudes
- Overview of motivation and its impact on behavior
- Analyzing the formation and impact of attitudes on behavior
20. MCAT Theories of Personality
- Introduction to different theories of personality
- Examining the factors that shape personality and its impact on behavior
21. MCAT Psychological Disorders
- Reviewing different types of psychological disorders
- Examining the causes and treatment options for psychological disorders
22. MCAT Social Psychology
- Understanding the psychology of social interactions
- Analyzing the impact of social factors on behavior
23. MCAT Normative and Non-normative Behavior
- Exploring the concepts of normative and non-normative behavior
- Examining the factors that influence normative and non-normative behavior
24. MCAT Learning
- Introduction to the psychology of learning
- Examining different types of learning and their effects on behavior
25. MCAT Theories of Attitude and Behavior Change
- Understanding different theories of attitude and behavior change
- Analyzing techniques for promoting attitude and behavior change
26. MCAT Self-identity
- Exploring the concept of self-identity
- Examining how self-identity influences behavior
27. MCAT Perception, Prejudice, and Bias
- Understanding the role of perception, prejudice, and bias in behavior
- Analyzing strategies for reducing prejudice and bias
28. MCAT Attributing Behavior to Persons or Situations
- Exploring how individuals attribute behavior to either personal or situational factors
- Examining the impact of attribution on behavior
29. MCAT Social Behavior
- Understanding social behavior and its determinants
- Examining the factors that influence social behavior
30. MCAT Social Interactions
- Exploring different types of social interactions
- Examining the impact of social interactions on behavior
31. MCAT Self-presentation and interacting with others
- Understanding self-presentation strategies
- Analyzing how individuals interact with others
32. MCAT Biological Explanations of Social Behavior in Animals
- Exploring the biological basis of social behavior in animals
- Examining how genetics and biology influence social behavior
33. MCAT Discrimination
- Understanding the concept of discrimination and its impact on behavior
- Analyzing strategies for reducing discrimination
34. MCAT Social Structures
- Exploring the influence of social structures on behavior
- Examining different types of social structures
35. MCAT Demographics
- Understanding the impact of demographics on behavior
- Analyzing how demographics shape behavior
36. MCAT Culture
- Exploring the influence of culture on behavior
- Examining how cultural factors shape behavior
37. MCAT Social Inequality
- Understanding the concept of social inequality and its impact on behavior
- Analyzing strategies for reducing social inequality.
This course is helpful for the following exams: MCAT