MCAT Psychology & Sociology Notes

Lessons

1. Lesson 1: Biology and Behavior

   4 min read6 sections

   • 1.1Brief History of Neuropsychology
   • 1.2Organization of Nervous System
   • 1.3Organization of Brain
   • 1.4Parts of the Forebrain
   • 1.5Influences on Behavior
   • 1.6Development

2. Lesson 2: Sensation and Perception

   3 min read5 sections

   • 2.1Sensation vs Perception
   • 2.2Vision
   • 2.3Hearing and Vestibular Sense
   • 2.4Other Senses
   • 2.5Object Recognition

3. Lesson 3: Learning and Memory

   3 min read3 sections

   • 3.1Learning
   • 3.2Memory
   • 3.3Neurobiology of Learning and Memory

4. Lesson 4: Cognition, Consciousness, and Language

   12 min read6 sections

   • 4.1Cognition
   • 4.2Problem Solving and Decision Making
   • 4.3Consciousness
   • 4.4Consciousness Altering Drugs
   • 4.5Attention
   • 4.6Language

5. Lesson 5: Motivation, Emotion, and Stress

   4 min read3 sections

   • 5.1Motivation
   • 5.2Emotions
   • 5.3Stress

6. Lesson 6: Identity and Personality

   4 min read3 sections

   • 6.1Self Concept and Identity
   • 6.2Formation of Identity
   • 6.3Personality

7. Lesson 7: Psychological Disorders

   3 min read3 sections

   • 7.1Understanding Psychological Disorders
   • 7.2Types of Psychological Disorders
   • 7.3Biological Basis or Nervous System Disorders

8. Lesson 8: Social Processes, Attitudes, and Behavior

   2 min read3 sections

   • 8.1Group Psychology
   • 8.2Socialization
   • 8.3Attitudes and Behavior

9. Lesson 9: Social Interaction

   2 min read2 sections

   • 9.1Elements of Social Interaction
   • 9.2Self-Presentation and Interacting with Others

10. Lesson 10: Social Thinking

    4 min read3 sections

    • 10.1Social Behavior
    • 10.2Social Perception and Behavior
    • 10.3Stereotypes, Prejudice, Discrimination

11. Lesson 11: Social Structure and Demographics

    4 min read3 sections

    • 11.1Sociology: Theories and Institutions
    • 11.2Culture
    • 11.3Demographics

12. Lesson 12: Social Stratification

    3 min read2 sections

    • 12.1Social Class
    • 12.2Epidemiology and Disparities