Online Psychology Subject Pool

Subject Pool will not begin until the third month of the semester (i.e. March, July, November). Check the SONA website for updates.

Research studies will be made available for approximately one week on the SONA system. You can choose a study that interests you and participate in the study to earn extra percentage points for your Psychology course. (*Please refer to the course outline for max. # of points your can earn.*)

Participant account registration will open in the third month of the semester.

Please read Participant Instructions carefully and/or watch the Participant Instructional Video (*NOTE* Failure to follow instructions can result in “0” credits).

Check out FAQs for a quick troubleshooting!

Psychology Subject Pool Peer Support

Peer Support: Brendan Scott
If you are having trouble creating your Subject Pool account or posting your study, online peer support can assist you. PLEASE NOTE: Peer Support can assist Psyc 2320 students with posting studies in Subject Pool and can assist participants with creating their Subject Pool account and signing up for studies. Peer Support will NOT be able to help with Survey Monkey, study design, study materials, study approval etc.

DATE AND HOURS

For more information, please check out the “Psychology Subject Pool” module in the “Resources – Psychology Lab” Brightspace Course.

In-person and Virtual Sessions through Nimbus 

  • You can register for sessions by following the steps below:
  1. In the Nimbus app or web version, choose the institutional sign-in option.
  2. Select Langara college and search for “PSYC Subject Pool.”
  3. Click on the available session to register.
  • In-person sessions are held at the Writing and Tutoring Centre, located on the 1st floor of the Langara Library and Learning Commons. For in-person sessions, remember to ask the tutor for the 6-digit session check-in code.
  • On-line sessions are held via Zoom, and the meeting link will be accessible through Nimbus. In the Nimbus app or web version, you can launch Zoom up to 15 minutes before the start of the session.

Online Q&A Discussion Board

If you have any questions, please contact the site administrator at subjectpool@langara.ca