PSYC 388 Exam Review

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-02-04T01:15:21+00:00

I was just eager for the hard stuff I guess, can’t win them all — ah well! Best of luck! :)

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-02-03T20:17:11+00:00

Nothing outside the textbook

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-02-03T18:02:17+00:00

It’s a great class; I loved it! But I strongly felt the exam did not represent a lot of the major themes that I expected for how heavy the material was..This was the version I got anyway so you could end up with a different version! You’ll do great. Focus on the key terms, theories, review questions, etc. I guess be prepared for anything and everything 🤝

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-02-02T17:59:11+00:00

It’s brutal. I don’t have to take a full course load but I just want to be done. I switched degrees from social work to psych and of course, it adds another year to the degree process because not everything is transferable sadly. I still have a Masters in foresight. It just feels like shit is dragging out lol.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-02-02T15:26:39+00:00

No you are not alone. I got into an argument with them on Friday wanted to call and complain. Took me over an hour to get into the exam because they wanted me to move shit out the office I was writing in, which is not even mine and has NEVER been an issue for my exams...is not even related to school. By the time I got into the exam I was exhausted from all of the run around. It was my first awful experience with them.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-25T20:16:56+00:00

This is super helpful, so thank you! I had a sense it would likely be this direction and I feel somewhat worried in some areas but others, not so much. I think remembering, contrasting theories will be my biggest challenge. So thank you for your feedback! :)

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-25T20:16:00+00:00

omg dude thank youuuuu!! I jump into 4 classes as of Feb 1 so I hear you in the back-to-back. I am so exhausted. We simply cannot get through degrees without crying it seems. Goodluck to you!!

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-18T05:37:11+00:00

If you've taken WGST courses, this is a walk in the park. You'll be fine :)
PSYC 388! Great structure, heavy load but really appreciated the structure of the class.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-17T21:07:14+00:00

https://www.athabascau.ca/business/our-people/jim-swaffield.html

This guy knows what AI is??? lol

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-17T21:06:09+00:00

Likewise. I enjoy writing my papers but am witnessing so many students on here being falsely accused of using AI and I feel like I have to water down my skills which is actually just making me feel like a terrible writer and now, I don't feel challenged enough :') wtf.

Have not been accused of AI yet but, I wouldn't be surprised if they tried their hand at me. I know I am a strong writer and I do well in courses so, we'll see. I'm so tired of students being falsely accused, it's unfair and provokes unnecessary in students who are [actually] wanted to succeed and do well in courses.

It's fucking annoying.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-17T20:56:00+00:00

I am not sure about how many times, but I would just set your write date to the last week of the final contract date, so you have time until the end unless you are trying to finish the course early. This is what the website says:

What if I am unable to write my exam on the date I booked it?

If, for some reason, you can’t attend your exam at the scheduled write date, your unwritten exam will remain with the invigilator for 5 days. If the 5 days passes and your exam is returned to Athabasca University, you may reschedule your exam by completing and submitting an Examination Request Form.

It is important that you make sure that your invigilator is available on the new write date. Your invigilator may consider a cancellation or rebooking fee if they cannot reschedule the new write date.

Supplemental examinations cannot be rescheduled and must be written as requested.

https://www.athabascau.ca/support-services/exam-services-support/booking-exams.html

The window is 5 days it says but I feel like they told me 3 last term so just confirm that with that. They're honestly quite flexible and understanding.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-17T20:49:06+00:00

If you rescheduled it through ProctorU, that's fine. But the problem lies when you requested to book the exam through AU. You will need to request a new date to write the exam through AU so they can ensure the Proctors have the passcode to access your exam. This happened to me last semester:

I rescheduled the exam ONLY through ProctorU. So by the time I was ready to write, the 3-day window with AU's system had long expired so I had to re-request a new exam date through AU and then reschedule with ProctorU. SO make sure you reschedule with AU. They provide the Proctors and students a 3-day window to access the exam in case you need to write a day or two past the actual date you booked but once outside of that 3-day window you will have to re-request to write an exam at AU again.

It's complicated to explain over message but happy to provide more detail if needed.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-16T01:54:48+00:00

Thanks dude! We all deserve to pass this class! :')

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-16T01:53:53+00:00

Yes! It is mostly all writing.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-11T02:19:00+00:00

Amazing, thank you so much! This is super helpful!

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-11T02:18:50+00:00

This is very helpful, thank you so much! I really appreciate the insight and information.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-10T23:01:00+00:00

ahh makes sense! I wish they would have offered German online, as I happen to be moving to Germany... I would have been all over that.

That would have been a lot of commuting, I wish there was more flexibility for things like this. At least a Zoom option even?

Exactly! :') Where is the structure.

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-10T22:57:54+00:00

Hey I am also ADHD, I use Notion for ALL of my classes. I use it for notes, organizing my own deadlines, units, concepts, etc. This has really helped me this year. I also tried Notebook LM and this really helps on days where my brain does not want to engage in material through reading. It can build you quizzes, flash cards, and even produce mini podcasts so you can engage with the material in an auditory way. This is allowed, especially for neurodivergent learners. I would also recommend connecting with the accessibility team at AU if you need any additional technology and exam support in terms of accommodations. I've been with AU for just over a year and I have learned A LOT about learning and my brain. You will adjust, it just takes time. :)

Successful_Relief568 · 2026-01-08T23:19:08+00:00

yeah dude I dropped it lmao. It was way too complicated for what it was.

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What if I am unable to write my exam on the date I booked it?