Every day we have constant interruptions; from emails to texts. While this has become the norm, we use our CARS Skills to find the impact it has on our concentration!

Full Article: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2018/oct/14/the-lost-art-of-concentration-being-distracted-in-a-digital-world

24: MCAT CARS Skills—The Impact of Constant Interruptions

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Tone provides a deeper sense of one's attitude. Understanding tones and structures in a CARS passage will help you get a better sense of the passage and author.Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://reallifemag.com/more-than-a-feeling/ 

121: Understanding Passage Structures and Interpreting Tone

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!Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/hypnosis-experts-cast-doubt-on-famous-psychological-experiments/

120: Exploring Hypnosis in Comparison to Psych Experiments

Today, we talked about the difference between facts and opinions/assumptions that sounds factual. Understanding the differences can help you score high in CARS.Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/oct/28/first-winged-reptiles-were-clumsy-flyers-research-suggests

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

In this episode, Jack and I discuss how to find article passages that are similar to MCAT CARS passages.Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Jack Westin aldaily.com Link to the article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2020/oct/28

118: Practicing Empathy With MCAT CARS Passages

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.Links:Full Episode Blog Post Meded Media Jack Westin Link to the article: https://www.commonwealmagazine.org/roots-reality 

24: MCAT CARS Skills—The Impact of Constant Interruptions

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