The Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section of the MCAT® assesses your knowledge and understanding of the statistical principles of behavioral and sociocultural determinants and how they affect health outcomes. To help you prepare for this section of the MCAT, this page contains everything you need to know, including what topics are covered and how many questions there are.
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What’s on the Foundations of Behavior Section?
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FAQs
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How many questions are on the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section?
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There are 59 multiple-choice questions in this section of the MCAT.
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How long is the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior section?
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The time limit for this section of the MCAT is 95 minutes.
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What is the passing score for the Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behaviors section?
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There is no set passing score for this section of the MCAT.
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