BRS Behavioral Science (6th) – Barbara Fadem

“BRS Behavioral Science 6” is a book on behavioral science in the Board Review Series (BRS). This book primarily provides study resources for medical students preparing for the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1. Behavioral science is an important branch of medicine, mainly studying human behavior and its relationship to health, disease, treatment, and prevention.

This book covers the following aspects:

1. Human development and life cycle: Including growth and development, psychological development, changes in cognition and emotions, and age-related health issues.
2. Sociocultural factors: Investigating the impact of society, culture, and family on individual health and behavior.
3. Medical ethics and law: Covering patient rights, informed consent, and the ethical and legal responsibilities of physicians.
4. Doctor-patient communication and the role of physicians: How to establish a good doctor-patient relationship and the role of physicians in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases.
5. Psychopathology: Classification, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, as well as the role of psychological interventions in the treatment process.
6. Stress and coping: Understanding stress responses, stressors, coping mechanisms, and the relationship between stress and disease.
7. Sleep and sleep disorders: Exploring normal sleep physiology and the diagnosis and treatment methods for sleep disorders.
8. Substance abuse and dependence: Including the biological, psychological, and sociological foundations of drug abuse, addiction, and withdrawal, as well as corresponding treatment methods.

By combing through the basic concepts, theories, and practices of behavioral science, this book helps medical students better understand medical issues related to behavior and prepare thoroughly for the USMLE Step 1 exam.