Blueprint MCAT Blog: MCAT Psychology

MCAT Psychology – Correlation

In the course of gathering data in an experiment, a researcher develops the following correlation matrix: Table 1 Correlation Matrix Which of the following pairs of variables are most strongly correlated? A) A, C B) A, D C) B, D D) C, D READ MORE

Mar 10, 2015

MCAT Psychology – Executive Function

As a result of substance abuse throughout adolescence, a young adult suffers from a number of psychological symptoms reflecting diminished executive functioning. Which of the following are likely true of this patient? I. Pathological changes to the prefrontal cortex. II. Increased susceptibility to auditory hallucinations. III. Reduced behavioral impulse control. A) I only B) III READ MORE

Mar 06, 2015

MCAT Psychology – Bystander Effect

Walking down a street late at night, an adult male pedestrian notices a young female on the ground, not moving. The female is on the opposite side of the street. Crossing the street, the pedestrian notices that the young woman appears both much wealthier than he is and is of a different ethnicity. Seeing no READ MORE

Mar 04, 2015

MCAT Psychology – Experimental Design

A psychologist conducts an experiment in which subjects are asked to learn a series of “facts” which are actually statements that have been fabricated by the research team. The subjects consist of undergraduate students at the university where the experiment is being conducted. The subjects are randomly assigned to groups that are compensated either $10 READ MORE

Feb 27, 2015

MCAT Psychology – Experiment Design

A psychologist conducts an experiment in which a dog is trained to roll over. The dog has a small device strapped to its back. Rolling over depresses a button on the device. If the dog rolls over in time, the button is pressed and the device does not shock the dog. This form of conditioning READ MORE

Feb 25, 2015

MCAT Psychology – Social Norms

A young woman hears voices in her head, a problem for which she regularly meets with a psychiatrist. This woman is: I. deviant II. criminal III. labeled IV. stereotyped a) I only b) II only c) III and IV d) I and III READ MORE

Feb 23, 2015

MCAT Psychology – Sleep Disorder

All of the following are characteristic of the condition narcolepsy, EXCEPT: A) Sudden muscular paralysis B) Sleep paralysis C) Significantly greater portion of the day spent asleep D) Excessive daytime sleepiness READ MORE

Feb 19, 2015

MCAT Psychology – Knowledge Transmission

Each of the following is an example of the transmission of knowledge through symbolic culture EXCEPT: I. A young macaque monkey learning to rinse off food in the ocean from an older monkey, even when the food is not covered in dirt or sand. II. A child learning the rules of baseball from a parent. READ MORE

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