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MCAT Basics Podcast
MCAT Basics: Intelligence
This MCAT podcast covers intelligence. First, I discuss several theories of intelligence including entity vs. incremental theory, general intelligence theory, two factor theory, multiple intelligences theory, triarchic theory, CHC theory, and biological theories. Next, I talk about hereditary factors of…
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MCAT Basics: Highlight #2 – Neurological Disorders
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “The Nervous System” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com Thanks for listening!
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MCAT Basics: Highlight #1 – Amino Acid Mutations
This MCAT podcast is a short segment from the “Amino Acids” podcast. Please email me if you have any comments or concerns: MCATpodcast@medschoolcoach.com Thanks for listening!
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MCAT Basics Podcast
MCAT Basics: Redox
This MCAT podcast covers Redox. First, I discuss the concept of a redox reaction. I go over oxidizing and reducing agents, what makes a compound a good (or bad) oxidizing agent, oxidation state of molecules/functional groups, common organic chemistry redox…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
MCAT Basics: Sound and Hearing
This MCAT podcast covers sound and hearing physiology. First, I discuss sound-related topics like sound waves, pitch, ultrasound, and the decibel system. Then, I briefly discuss the anatomy and physiology of the ear. Please email me if you have any…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
MCAT Basics: Fluids
This MCAT podcast covers fluid statics (fluids standing still). First, I talk about different fluid properties including surface tension, vapor pressure, adsorption and absorption, adhesion and cohesion, and Henry’s law. Second, I discuss a few important fluids statics concepts: static…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
MCAT Basics: Muscular System
This MCAT podcast covers the muscular system. First, I cover the differences and similarities between the three types of muscle (smooth, cardiac, skeletal). Then, I talk about the basic structure of a skeletal muscle cell and the many organelles that…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
MCAT Basics: Social Stratification
This MCAT podcast covers social stratification. First, I define and give examples of many of the terms you may see regarding social stratification and inequality, including: prejudice, discrimination, stereotype, stereotype threat, status (ascribed vs achieved), power (6 different types to…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
MCAT Basics: Classic Psychology Experiments
This podcast covers the classic psychology experiments to know for the MCAT. I discuss in detail the following experiments: * Pavlov’s Dog- 2:00 * Harlow Monkey Study- 6:55 * Albert’s Bobo Doll Experiment- 11:15 * Skinner Box Experiment- 14:45 *…
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MCAT Basics Podcast
MCAT Basics: The Cell Cycle
To prepare for and maintain their diverse functions in the body, cells undergo the cell cycle, a highly regulated process of growth and division. It has multiple phases with their own ways of regulation to prevent mutations and damage to…
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