Introduction to Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior 67 items, 95 minutes* This section tests your knowledge and use of the concepts in psychology, sociology, biology, research methods, and statistics that provide a solid foundation for learning in medical school about the behavioral and socio-cultural determinants of health and health outcomes. Understanding the behavioral and socio-cultural determinants of health is important to the study of medicine. You will be tested on your knowledge of the ways in which psychological, social, and biological factors influence perceptions and reactions to the world; behavior, and behavior change; what people think about themselves and others; the cultural and social differences that influence well-being; and the relationships between social stratification, access to resources, and well-being. Taken from: https://www.aamc.org/students/applying/mcat/mcat2015/testsections/