Day 29: Audio Overload

Listened to the AATBS IO audio CD on the way to work, and the Clinical CD on the way back. Definitely have a good grasp of the clinical content on the CD, despite what is reflected in my most recent practice exam performance. Still working toward learning the IO material, but essential have the audio CD material down. I need to work through the IO written material, and move forward with Lifespan Development.

Day 15: Clinical Practice Exam Results

After a two runs through the AATBS Clinical Psychology audio CD, and a cursory endeavor through the incomplete sentences review for each section in the AATBS Clinical written materials (courtesy of my fiance), I took my first run at the Clinical TestMASTER questions with Exam 2. I produced a score of 75%—head and shoulders above the initial baseline from Starbucks:

Day 7: Work Intrusions

It may seem like an excuse, but my commute/carpool situation with work is interfering with my studying. I may need to change my work schedule to eliminate the intrusions that break my momentum during the week.

Today, I listened to the Ethics CD on the way to, and the Abnormal CD on the back from, work. I'm finding the Ethics CD less helpful at this point, but the Abnormal CD continues to provide various points to memorize. I would like to point out the unusual pronunciations of "acetylcholine" and "somatoform" on this CD.

Day 4: Abnormal Content Introduced

Woke up, showered, shaved, got in the car, and listened to the entirety of the AATBS Abnormal Psychology audio CD on the way to work. Worked 10 hours. Listened to the entirety of the Abnormal CD on the commute home. Uncertain if I will be up to practice exam questions tonight, but may try to complete TestMASTER Exam 3's Ethics content before bed.

Days 2 & 3: Ethics & Professional Issues Progress

Yesterday, I listened to the AATBS Ethics Audio CD twice -- approximately three hours apart --- while driving out of town and back. I commute 1.50 hours each way to work everyday. I wish that there was a way to make better use of the audio materials, but I feel as though I cannot listen to the Ethics CD again without throwing my iPhone out the window. Perhaps, I will stray from my original study plan to begin approaching the Abnormal content in the car tomorrow. For, today, I answered the 29 ethics questions from AATBS TestMASTER Exam 2 with a result of 72% (versus 66% two days ago). I feel a little better about the overall situation after such a score, because it is more in line with my prior performances on the paper-and-pencil practice tests.