Content category 9B within foundational concept 9 inside the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section of the new MCAT exam primarily focuses on the processes and demographic characteristics that define present society. It also looks at concepts that are related to demographic shifts and social change. Content category 9B is the second of two content categories found in foundational concept 9.
Overview of Foundational Concept 9, Category 9B
According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, the topics and subtopics covered in foundational concept 9, category 9A includes:
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As the illustration displays, content category 9B within foundational concept 9 will test your knowledge of coursework studied in one semester of introductory psychology, as well as one semester of introductory sociology. The questions within foundational concept 9 make up 15% of the total questions found in the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section of the new MCAT exam.