Psychology and the MCAT: Foundational Concept 8

Psychology and the MCAT: Foundational Concept 8

1. Content Category 8A: Self-identity

   • Self-Concept, Self-identity, and Social Identity
     • self-esteem, self-efficacy
       • Self concept, self esteem and self image
     • Different types of identities
       • race/ethnicity
       • age
       • gender
       • sexual orientation
       • class
   • Formation of Identity
     • Theories of identity development
       • Erikson's Psychosocial Development
       • Cognitive Theory of Gender
     • Influence of social factors
       • Individual
       • Group
     • Influence of culture and socialization

2. Content Category 8B: Social thinking

   • Attributing Behavior to Persons or Situations
     • Attributional processes
       • Attribution Processes and Biases
     • self-perceptions
       • WEEK 2: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SELF-PRESENTATION AND PERSUASION
     • perceptions of the environment
   • Prejudice and Bias
     • influences on prejudice and discrimination
     • Role of emotion in prejudice
     • Role of cognition in prejudiice
   • Processes Related to Stereotypes
     • Self fulfilling prophecy
     • stereotype threat

3. Content Category 8C: Social interactions

   • Elements of Social Interaction
   • Self-presentation and Interacting with Others
     • Verbal and Non-verbal communication
       • Wk4 Verbal/NonVerbal Communication Lecture
     • Animal signals and communication
       • Human Language vs. Animal Communication Systems
   • Social Behavior
     • Attraction
     • Aggression
       • Psychology - Aggression
     • Altruism
     • Attachment
     • Social support
   • Discrimination
     • Relationship between prejudice and discrimination