What type of passages are included in the CARS section?

• A. Passages from the natural sciences
• B. Passages from mathematics and statistics
• C. Passages from the humanities and social sciences
• D. Passages from engineering and technology

Answer: (C)

The CARS section of the MCAT emphasizes comprehension and critical reasoning skills, primarily through passages derived from the humanities and social sciences. These types of passages explore various topics such as philosophy, ethics, literature, history, sociology, cultural studies, and psychology.

The inclusion of these subjects allows test-takers to engage with material that requires nuanced reasoning and understanding of complex human behavior and societal structures. This focus on humanities and social sciences is intended to assess the ability to analyze and interpret arguments, identify main ideas, and draw inferences, which are crucial skills in medical practice and related fields.

Other fields, such as natural sciences, mathematics, statistics, or engineering and technology, are not the focus of the CARS section. Instead, these subjects are typically covered in other sections of the MCAT, allowing the CARS section to maintain its emphasis on verbal reasoning and critical analysis of humanistic and social perspectives.