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MCAT Psychology and Sociology Review: New for MCAT 2015 Princeton Review
Publisher: Random House Children's Books

The proposed update to the MCAT, which would be initiated in 2015, would require knowledge of introductory sociology and psychology. Announced last year, the revised MCAT exam will include concepts from psychology, sociology, and biology that provide the foundation for learning about the human and social components of health. Feb 3, 2014 - Changes to the MCAT. Was just completed by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) and based on this review, the MCAT is changing in 2015 to preserve what works about the current MCAT exam, eliminate what isn't working, and The PSBB section assesses knowledge and use of introductory psychology, sociology, biology, research methods, and statistics concepts that provide a solid foundation for learning in medical school. The Association of American Medical Colleges. Apr 19, 2012 - In addition to the hard-science and math questions that have for decades defined this rite of passage into the medical profession, nearly half of the new MCAT will focus on squishier topics in two new sections: one covering social and . These changes will take place in the spring of 2015: The test will increase the amount of time it takes to complete to about seven hours. Sep 16, 2013 - A comprehensive review of the MCAT®). For the first time, it also will include biochemistry concepts, along with the biology, chemistry, and physics content of the current test. Kirch was referring to the 2015 MCAT, which will include a new section on the psychological, social, and biological foundations… and behavioral influences of health. It will test the ways in which psychology and sociology influence a variety of factors including people's perceptions and reactions to the world, cultural and social differences that influence well-being, and the relationships among socio-economic factors. Apr 2, 2013 - The new collaboration would help provide free online resources to help students get ready.