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Verbal Reasoning: Introduction

What is it?
Overcoming the Challenges
Question Types
Format of Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Technique

During Practice
In the Exam
Flagging
Verbal Reasoning: Reading Speed

Subvocalisation
Fixations
Backtracking
Verbal Reasoning: Scanning and Keywords

Scanning vs Reading
Key Words
Exercise
When to Scan
How to Scan
Practice Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Opinion vs Fact

Subjective vs Objective
Opinion vs Fact
Practice Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Necessity vs Possibility

Necessity vs Possibility
In the UCAT
Practice Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Negative language

Negative Language
Practice Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Superlatives and Comparative Adjectives

Superlatives
Comparative Adjectives
Practice Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Inferences

Introduction to Inferences
Types of Inferences
Practice Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Premises and Conclusions

Premises vs Conclusions
Approach
Practice Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Assumptions

Avoiding Assumptions
Practice Questions
Verbal Reasoning: Summary

Summary
Common Mistakes
Decision Making: Introduction

Overview of Course
Introduction
Question Types
Overcoming Challenges
Decision Making: Logical Puzzles

Logical Puzzles
Step by Step Approach
Common Traps
Example 1: Negative Language and Elimination
Example 2: Ordering Questions
Example 3: Creating Tables
Shape Equations Approach
Simple Substitution Example
Multiple Step Substitution Example
Decision Making: Probability

Probabilistic Reasoning
Rules
Probability Tree Example
Tree Diagram Hard Example
Example 1
Example 2
Decision Making: Drawing Conclusions

Drawing Conclusions
Example 1
Example 2
Decision Making: Evaluating Arguments

Stronger vs Weaker Arguments
Step by Step Approach
Common Traps
Example 1
Example 2
Decision Making: Syllogisms

Syllogisms
Example 1
Example 2
Decision Making: Venn Diagrams

Question Types
Rules
Example 1
Example 2
Example 3
Decision Making: Top Tips

Top Tips
Quantitative Reasoning: Introduction

What is QR?
Question Types
Basic Knowledge
Strategy
Calculator Shortcuts
Calculator
Quantitative Reasoning: Percentages

Percentages
Worked Example 1
Worked Example 2
Practice Question 1
Practice Question 2
Practice Question 3
Quantitative Reasoning: Tax

Tax
Bar Method
Worked Example 1
Worked Example 2
Practice Question 1
Practice Question 2
Practice Question 3
Quantitative Reasoning: Ratios and Proportions

Ratios and Proportions
Worked Example 1
Worked Example 2
Practice Question 1
Practice Question 2
Practice Question 3
Quantitative Reasoning: Geometry

Geometry
Worked Example 1
Worked Example 2
Practice Question 1
Practice Question 2
Practice Question 3
Quantitative Reasoning: Averages

Averages
Worked Example 1
Worked Example 2
Practice Question 1
Practice Question 2
Practice Question 3
Quantitative Reasoning: Probability

Probability
Worked Example 1
Worked Example 2
Practice Question 1
Practice Question 2
Quantitative Reasoning: Speed Distance Time and Conversions

Conversions
Speed Distance Time
Worked Example 1
Worked Example 2
Practice Question 1
Practice Question 2
Quantitative Reasoning: Graph Chart Interpretation

Graph and Chart Interpretation
Worked Example 1
Worked Example 2
Practice Question 1
Practice Question 2
Situational Judgement

Introduction
Logistics and Strategy
Roles of different Characters
Appropriateness
Importance
GMC
Empathy
Compassion
Honesty and Integrity
Respect and Dignity
Patient Centredness
Dedication and Commitment
Confidentiality
Consent
Professionalism
Patient Safety
Equality
Due Diligence
Conflict Resolution
Prioritisation
Leadership and Teamwork
Dealing with Pressure
Decision Making
Communication Skills
Responsibility to the community
Social Media
4 Pillars
Tips and Tricks

Verbal Reasoning: Technique

3 Lessons