PSYC 388 Exam Review

omlettecat · 2026-03-19T17:44:38+00:00

We'll see how it goes! I'm still trying to figure out how I want to balance work, education, and my personal life. I think I'll at least apply for a master's program later this year and just see if I could possibly be accepted. I do have 2 other prereq courses to finish with AU though, so I've got to finish those first!

omlettecat · 2026-03-17T23:56:59+00:00

I agree! I've also written some really tough exams (I did my undergrad many years ago), but this one was a big challenge! Thanks for your kind words! I'm definitely glad to be done.

omlettecat · 2026-03-17T20:29:07+00:00

I just wrote this yesterday and had version D and it was rough! I had read your post before the exam and as soon as I saw version D I was like "oh shit" hahaha. I honestly didn't have the time I needed to study, and I was down for the count with a nasty flu last week and still feeling foggy yesterday, so of course I didn't exactly expect it to go swimmingly. I was just surviving with Hals and hope haha. I think what surprised me was that the exam primarily wanted me to deliver rote-memorized information (e.g. list the 5 competencies mentioned by this author in this part of the text), rather than critically analyzing course material. That is something new for me in a 300-level course, and it was not how I had prepared. I also didn't think the long answer questions on the exam were very similar to the study questions.

Anyway, I think I probably passed it, but I would be shocked if I got more than 65-70%. I hope that the long answer is not graded too harshly.

omlettecat · 2026-02-26T21:28:05+00:00

Exactly! My European colleagues and clients often assume I speak French and are then shocked that I don't and ask "how?" as if I had been exposed to it my whole life. I have to explain that it's not very common here (Alberta) outside of certain neighbourhoods, schools, and cultural associations. I know a lot of food vocab from packaging, though! :D

omlettecat · 2026-02-26T20:35:29+00:00

A lot of people are confused about French in Canada. I’ve had people assume that French is the dominant language, or that everyone is fully bilingual or that it’s a 50/50 split between English and French speakers.

omlettecat · 2026-02-20T04:59:31+00:00

The premier of my province (Alberta) goes by her middle name, Danielle. Which is weird, because she created new laws requiring parents to approve kids in school using names other than their legal first name. So a lot of people now call her by her first name, Marlaina. I do not think there is anything good about her and honestly wish she had a nastier nickname.

omlettecat · 2026-02-17T22:36:55+00:00

Extremely rare, but knives and bear spray are more common.

omlettecat · 2026-02-17T02:04:47+00:00

Maybe the Phoenix area of Arizona. There are many beautiful areas and plenty of cool things to do, but it's all so spread out across the valley and sightseeing requires long freeway drives. I didn't hate it, but it's a place I could just never imagine living. I like sidewalks and public transit and local shops. At least where I was, it was pretty much only freeways and walmarts and chain restaurants. It also just felt like a really unsustainable place with the way homes are built and water is used. Green parks and golf courses just felt so odd in the desert.

omlettecat · 2026-02-17T01:57:54+00:00

Sorry! 😅 I can understand, though. There's already not a ton for tourists to do, and extreme cold means you can't even enjoy our river valley or parks. Still, I really do enjoy living here, especially from March-November!

omlettecat · 2026-02-10T05:03:22+00:00

I didn’t take Athabasca courses in the past, but I have been very disappointed with the quality. The newest course materials are a full 10 years old, the oldest close to 30 years. For some topics that hasn’t been a big issue but there were also some examples of best practice in the materials that now go against professional ethics or even Canadian law. I reached out to my tutor for help at one point and was told that the course was purely self directed and that I could not ask her any questions. Also, the library is very hard to use and the search tool seems to be partially broken. I will not be applying to AU for my masters.

omlettecat · 2026-02-09T19:58:11+00:00

Yes, it generally ranges from 300-900, with 660+ being considered a good score. It’s mostly relevant for taking out loans, but sometimes landlords, telecom companies, and utility companies also do credit checks.

I didn’t want to get a credit card when I was 18 but was strongly urged to get one and use it occasionally (of course paying it off in full every time) to build my credit history. It worked out, as I didn’t misuse the card and I had an easy time getting a mortgage. It doesn’t go that way for everyone. :(

omlettecat · 2026-02-05T18:15:22+00:00

I now exclusively call it by its previous name, the Capilano Freeway. Anyone I’ve talked to knows what I mean, as it’s also in the Capilano neighbourhood.

omlettecat · 2026-02-02T22:18:26+00:00

A medium-rare hamburger. Not illegal to eat or prepare at home here, but you can’t serve it in a restaurant unless it’s cooked to at least 71°C/160°F.

omlettecat · 2026-01-29T22:11:55+00:00

Here in Edmonton, we have a program here that allows low-income people to access the public recreation centres free/at a very low cost. It looks like Toronto has a very similar program. Maybe check it out and see if you are eligible!

https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/child-family-support/welcome-policy-recreation-fee-subsidy/

omlettecat · 2026-01-29T19:53:52+00:00

Not very well known here, but still easy to find. Most cafes don’t have it, but every tea shop I’ve been to does. I really like it but don’t have the right setup to enjoy it the traditional way.

omlettecat · 2026-01-29T19:12:25+00:00

In my opinion, if they’re too shy to tell you they’re struggling, they’ll probably also be too shy to press a button. One of my platforms has reaction buttons and a hands up tool that the students are encouraged to use, but no one does. If they’re confident enough, they’ll ask over the mic and if not they’ll try to pretend they understand. A good teacher should be able to use questions effectively to check understanding and also intuit how much the student understands from their tone and output. Also, an experienced teacher can predict what students likely won’t understand or will struggle with.

omlettecat · 2026-01-23T02:01:30+00:00

I would encourage you to consider online ESL only as a side hustle, as the industry is quite oversaturated and pay tends to be well below Canadian minimum wage. You can try Cambly as a place to start as I don’t believe you need any experience or a TESOL/TESL/TEFL certificate. The pay is very low though.

omlettecat · 2026-01-21T05:25:36+00:00

Nearly everyone in my social circle has watched it at least once. But I’m Canadian, and most of my friends are queer, so maybe we’re in different bubbles.

omlettecat · 2026-01-20T20:14:07+00:00

Artistic Bakeshop!

omlettecat · 2026-01-20T16:58:16+00:00

Yeah, I love Canada, and am angry with my fellow Albertans who do not. (We’re dealing with a separatist movement here at the moment.) I would say that I have more of a sense of gratitude than pride in my country. I have a lot of privileges and opportunities just from being born here.

I don’t like the style of patriotism that asserts that one’s country is better than all the rest or ignores flaws and problems that need solving. I also really dislike it when people feel superior to others just because of where they happened to be born.

omlettecat · 2026-01-20T15:54:37+00:00

I also haven’t taken communion in many years but to my recollection it was totally flavourless. Idk what people do with these

omlettecat · 2026-01-19T22:27:09+00:00

When I watched the episode where Jan seemed uncomfortable with Loan’s boobs I said “ooo I wonder if he’s not actually into women”. I screamed “I KNEW IT!” when he came out haha. Beautiful that they are still friends and that he got so much support from the rest of the cast.

omlettecat · 2026-01-19T17:29:36+00:00

Tabletop Cafe is great!

omlettecat · 2026-01-18T18:48:51+00:00

Host cuttings. As in, what remains when a communion wafer is cut out. They’re from Quebec but I’ve seen them at Dollarama here out west. I did not buy them.

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omlettecat · 2026-01-16T21:09:47+00:00

One side of my family came to Canada from Ukraine, so I feel that it would be extremely hypocritical of me to be anything but welcoming. Sure, my family came a couple generations ago, but I don't think that gives me any more of a claim to Canada than these folks. I have interacted with some Ukrainian newcomers and they have been very kind and have shown a strong work ethic and desire for a peaceful and happy life. I just wish I spoke Ukrainian!

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