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https://reallifemag.com/more-than-a-feeling/

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120: Exploring Hypnosis in Comparison to Psych Experiments Mar 23, 2021

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If you want more free practice for MCAT CARS, visit jackwestin.com. Today, Jack and I focus on learning as we read this passage about hypnosis. Listen now!

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hypnosis-experts-cast-doubt-on-famous-psychological-experiments/

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119: How to Discern Facts, Assumptions, and Opinions in CARS Mar 16, 2021

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Today, we talked about the difference between facts and opinions/assumptions that sounds factual. Understanding the differences can help you score high in CARS.

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https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/28/first-winged-reptiles-were-clumsy-flyers-research-suggests

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118: Practicing Empathy With MCAT CARS Passages Mar 09, 2021

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In this episode, Jack and I discuss how to find article passages that are similar to MCAT CARS passages.

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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2020/oct/28

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117: How to Critically Think When Reading Deep Passages Mar 02, 2021

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MCAT passages are all about giving a message. You don't have to understand everything, but you can't make just assume or predict things that aren't there.

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https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/roots-reality

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116: Taking MCAT CARS to Outer Space and Beyond Feb 23, 2021

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The recent landing of the Mars Perseverance rover reminds us that our universe is vast, as are opinions on the MCAT. What are my thoughts? Listen to find out!

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https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2020/10/rogue-planets-milky-way/616897/

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115: Experiments and Observations: Media Multitasking Feb 16, 2021

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Experiment-based passages are found all over the MCAT. Today, we focused on following the details of the passage, and keeping track of the different ideas.

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/media-multitasking-disrupts-memory-even-in-young-adults/

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114: Social Media Polarization, Influencers, and Echo Chambers Feb 09, 2021

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We all think of the world in specific ways. However, success in CARS requires you to keep an open mind. Leave your biases at the door and question everything.

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https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-social-media-makes-us-more-polarized-and-how-to-fix-it/

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113: What's Up with App Users, Data Abuse, and Exploitation? Feb 02, 2021

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This week, we look at the consequences of using apps that exploit user data. We discuss how to determine the author's tone from keywords throughout the passage.

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