Psychology and the MCAT: Foundational Concept 8

1. self-esteem, self-efficacy

   Anexos:

   • Self concept, self esteem and self image
2. Different types of identities
   1. race/ethnicity
   2. age
   3. gender
   4. sexual orientation
   5. class

1. Theories of identity development

   Anexos:

   • Erikson's Psychosocial Development
   • Cognitive Theory of Gender
2. Influence of social factors
   1. Individual
   2. Group
3. Influence of culture and socialization

1. Attributional processes

   Anexos:

   • Attribution Processes and Biases
2. self-perceptions

   Anexos:

   • WEEK 2: THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SELF-PRESENTATION AND PERSUASION
3. perceptions of the environment

Anexos:

• influences on prejudice and discrimination

1. Role of emotion in prejudice
2. Role of cognition in prejudiice

1. Self fulfilling prophecy
2. stereotype threat

1. Verbal and Non-verbal communication

   Anexos:

   • Wk4 Verbal/NonVerbal Communication Lecture
2. Animal signals and communication

   Anexos:

   • Human Language vs. Animal Communication Systems

1. Attraction
2. Aggression

   Anexos:

   • Psychology - Aggression
3. Altruism
4. Attachment
5. Social support

1. Relationship between prejudice and discrimination