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Index

Title Page Table of Contents The Kaplan MCAT Review Team About Scientific American About the MCAT How This Book Was Created Using This Book Chapter 1: Biology and Behavior

Biology and Behavior Introduction 1.1 A Brief History of Neuropsychology 1.2 Organization of the Human Nervous System 1.3 Organization of the Brain 1.4 Parts of the Forebrain 1.5 Influences on Behavior 1.6 Development Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 2: Sensation and Perception

Sensation and Perception Introduction 2.1 Sensation vs. Perception 2.2 Vision 2.3 Hearing and Vestibular Sense 2.4 Other Senses 2.5 Object Recognition Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 3: Learning and Memory

Learning and Memory Introduction 3.1 Learning 3.2 Memory 3.3 Neurobiology of Learning and Memory Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 4: Cognition, Consciousness, and Language

Cognition, Consciousness, and Language Introduction 4.1 Cognition 4.2 Problem-Solving and Decision-Making 4.3 Consciousness 4.4 Consciousness-Altering Drugs 4.5 Attention 4.6 Language Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Equations to Remember Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 5: Motivation, Emotion, and Stress

Motivation, Emotion, and Stress Introduction 5.1 Motivation 5.2 Emotion 5.3 Stress Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 6: Identity and Personality

Identity and Personality Introduction 6.1 Self-Concept and Identity 6.2 Formation of Identity 6.3 Personality Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 7: Psychological Disorders

Psychological Disorders Introduction 7.1 Understanding Psychological Disorders 7.2 Types of Psychological Disorders 7.3 Biological Basis of Nervous System Disorders Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 8: Social Processes, Attitudes, and Behavior

Social Processes, Attitudes, and Behavior Introduction 8.1 Group Psychology 8.2 Socialization 8.3 Attitudes and Behavior Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 9: Social Interaction

Social Interaction Introduction 9.1 Elements of Social Interaction 9.2 Self-Presentation and Interacting with Others Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 10: Social Thinking

Social Thinking Introduction 10.1 Social Behavior 10.2 Social Perception and Behavior 10.3 Stereotypes, Prejudice, and Discrimination Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 11: Social Structure and Demographics

Social Structure and Demographics Introduction 11.1 Sociology: Theories and Institutions 11.2 Culture 11.3 Demographics Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

Chapter 12: Social Stratification

Social Stratification Introduction 12.1 Social Class 12.2 Epidemiology and Disparities Conclusion Concept Summary Answers to Concept Checks Shared Concepts Practice Questions Answers and Explanations

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