🧠 Functional Theory of Attitudes: A Key Concept for MCAT Psychology
Understand the four core functions of attitudes—utilitarian, knowledge, self-expressive, and ego-defensive—for the MCAT. Includes examples, applications, and a visual chart.
Instinct Theory and Evolutionary Perspective: Understanding Innate Human Behaviors
Discover how the Instinct Theory and Evolutionary Perspective explain innate, unlearned behaviors across species—including humans. Ideal for MCAT and USMLE prep.
The 3 Components of Attitude for the MCAT: Cognitive, Affective, Behavioral
One of the most frequently tested psych/soc topics on the MCAT is attitude—especially how it's structured. The tri-component model of attitude breaks down attitudes into three parts: cognitive, affective, and behavioral. If you've ever had a belief, a feeling, and then acted on it—you’ve experienced this model in real time.
Associative Learning on the MCAT: Why It Matters and How to Master It
If you're prepping for the MCAT, you already know that psychology and sociology concepts aren't just vocabulary—they're tested in complex passage-based formats. One of the foundational concepts that unlocks an entire category of test questions is associative learning.
With today’s King of the Curve visual, we’ll simplify this concept and show you exactly how it applies to MCAT behavioral science questions.
Recognizing Panic Attack Symptoms: A Must-Know for MCAT and Pre-Med Students
Learn how to recognize panic attack symptoms and their relevance to the MCAT. Understand stress responses, neurotransmitters, and real-world applications in medicine. Read more on King of the Curve!
Act Early, Thrive Later: The Benefits of Early Diagnosis and Treatment
Recognizing the early signs of mental health conditions and seeking treatment can significantly improve patient outcomes. As future medical professionals, MCAT students must understand the importance of early diagnosis, intervention, and long-term management of psychiatric conditions. The MCAT covers these principles in the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section, making them essential knowledge for test day and beyond.