I took the course online, she tells you exactly what she expects, if you do it...you get a good grade...if you dont do it...you get a poor grade...the exams are pretty difficult but you are allowed a cheat sheet (you really need it) if you study you will do well!

She's a very good teacher. She requires participation from the class, so if your classmates are morons...it can get a little annoying. Just show up to class and listen. She tells you everything you need to know...you hardly even need to open the book. If you are not a complete idiot, you should be fine.

Excellent teacher, just do what the syllabus says. What you see is what you get, your grades are up to you!! She is a very reasonable professor.

I've taken all of the psy classes that she offers online. They are fairly easy if you just follow the syllabus. Take advantage of the cheat sheet for the exams!!!!!

She gives you so much extra credit which makes it easier to get an A or B in her class. I did well in the class part but it is way harder online. If you are going to taker don't do it on-line. Otherwise, I liked her.

I took the 6 week online course. It was condensed, so I read a lot on my own and used the online tests provided and got a good grade. She was pretty straightfoward and offered a lot of extra credit, which I took advantage of. I thought it was a reasonable class. Interesting subject matter and convienant to do it from home.

I took her for 201 (in person and 202 (condensed online). She is strict but only because alot of non-majors don't take the course seriously. She makes powerpoints for every class and allows cheat-sheets for tests. She also gives alot of extra-credit. If you are willing to put in some work and take the class seriously, it's an easy A or B.

Yes, she's rather dry but she is to the point and doesn't mess around. She does however engage the classroom in her lessons. READ THE BOOK!!! It will help you. I got high remarks on all assignments but 70s on the exams so understand the material! It's a tough course but enjoyable.

i took her for the summer session, which was condensed into 6 weeks. it was a lot of work and took a lot of effort to get through the material but in the end i got the 3 credits so it was alright.i enjoyed her class and her teaching of the dendrites, soma, axon, and terminal buds. i still show it to people and im done with her class.

She was very easy and i got an A. i barely showed up for classes and i still managed to stay on top of things. a lot of papers to write and cheat sheets for exams. final is an accumulation of all tests so very easy. take her if you want a easy A!

I enjoyed this class very much! Good teaching style, very relaxed and comfortable. Uses PPT's and has opportunity for extra credit. I recommend this teacher!

I took her online class and it was very easy as long as you read the chapters. You can use a cheat sheet on the tests. Just do the work and talk to her about any problems and you will be perfectly fine in her class.

Great professor! Take the time to go to office hours at least once and have a conversation. Dr. Grodsky is very approachable.

she is a graet professor and allows you to thoroughly understand the material at hand. she does not require attendance, but it is helpful since most of her questions can come from lectures. she makes the class more interesting than it would be normally.

You have to keep up with material and study a ton outside of class. She expects everyone to act as adults and does not waver from that thought.

She is a great teacher! Her lectures are not based on the book, but on the concepts covered on them. You must read and study the book if you wanna do well on her exams(its not just whats on the key terms)But you can make and use a cheat-sheet.Gives a lot of extra credit opportunities.Not an easy A but if you are a psy major take her! she's amazing!

My 6wk class was ONLINE only. No convuluted or distracting lecture. Lectured class may be harder. Class requirements were clear. U can have a cheat sheet for test. Xtra credit available. Assignments are direct so completing was not hard. Tests were a little hard but I never prepped a cheat-sheet (allowed). I would take again; RECOMMENDED!

I took Dr. Grodsky's class and i loved every minute of it. She is very entertaining and funny at times! Dr. Grodsky has to be one of my favorite teachers of all times! I recommend her class. You will love it and not want to leave!

Dr. Grodsky is my favorite proffesor of all time. She is so helpful and always makes class enjoyable. I always look forward to attending her class.

Dr. Grodsky is one of those professors that you have to be in class for. I had no interest in PSY prior to taking this class, but because of her i am considering this as a minor. She knows what she is talking about. as long as you do you work and study this class is easy. Lots of extra credit and fun material.

I'm not sure why other A-students had trouble. I took the time to fill out and thoroughly review the study guide (and used the chapter review flash cards) and got 100% on all exams. There are several essays, so students who are not proficient writers will likely have difficulty. The grading is fair but expects a true college level of scholarship.

I agree with the review from 3/7/2014. She's not an easy grader by any means, but if you are truly an college-level A student (proficient writer and willing to put in the time to study for exams) you'll do fine. I got an A in the class. The entire course is based on the textbook; you'll spend a lot of time reading and filling out the study guide.

Its college. This is what you should expect. I found her to be a great teacher. Very helpful and very informative. Do readings before class and you will find yourself enjoying the lecture MUCH more. Study, do your homework, she gives you a cheat sheet for your exams! You have to apply yourself in College. We're not in High school anymore. Take her

Shes a great teacher. If you want to actually work hard and have a real college experience take her!!! You will learn so much.

She is the reason i love pysch. If you want to work hard take her!

Its a real college class. She challenges us and makes us want to learn more. One of the best prof. i've had at nvcc

I'm an A student and I do not understand why it was hard to get full credit on her assignments. She is a great teacher and i love psychology but I didn't like it while taking her class.

She's great as professor. She is interested in having you learn the material and encourages to study A LOT! She gives a lot of extra credit because the class is very intense. She breaks down testing into 1-2 chapters which is great because each chapter is so complex. She makes her lectures interesting with lots of examples!!!

NOT AN EASY CLASS!!!! You actually have to study, takes notes and attend class to get an A. Allows cheat sheet, but if you don't know the material very well it won't be very helpful. Must study for exams weeks prior if you want a good grade. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

Gives a lot of extra credit. I got a 70 on the 2nd exam and got a 4 on an assignment but still passed the class with over 100%. Just do all of the extra credit and homework and there is no way you'll fail. Make sure to turn the assignment in on time. Use the website and the study guide book to help with exams. Allows cheat sheet so take advantage.

Dr. Grodsky is one of the best teachers I have ever had. I am so thankful to have taken her class. I wish more teachers could be as well spoken and intelligent as Dr. Grodsky.

This class was sincerely interesting and thought provoking. I would recommend taking this class if you are actually interested and engaged in the material.

If you need this class just to fill a requirement do not take it with her. This was by far my hardest college class so far, but it was my favorite because of what I am taking away from the class. Dr Grodsky will turn you into an overall better student, not just in psychology. Utilize her test study guides. There was one group project and 3 tests

I loved taking Dr. Grodsky's class. It was very fascinating and rewarding to learn so much information from such a wise professor. Would definitely recommend taking at least one of her classes whether it is online or in class.

She gives a ton of extra credit!!! Take advantage of it and you will pass with flying colors!!

Professor Grodsky was a good professor. The tests were honesty the chapter summaries and she allowed one cheat sheet for my class. She had slideshows and good lectures I had one group project with 10 people which became a challenge but in the end most everyone received an A. Would take again as long as you put in work you will get an a :) nice too.

Dr. Grossly is a genuine profesor that really cares about the well being of her students. As long as you do the work and attend class, it's an easy A. Would definitely take her class again.

Literally one of the best professors ever. She's so smart and makes her lectures really interesting. Take her if you have the chance. You won't regret it!!

Probably the nicest professor one can have! Class is very relaxing and feels very engaging for a lecture style class, but at the same time you also learn a great amount of Psychology. Also extremely inspiring and a really good professor.

Dr. Grodsky is a remarkable professor who possess a wealth of experience and knowledge. Best of all are her stories which relate and connect real life applications. Many of the classroom activities keep the pace and learning atmosphere always entertaining and educational. I highly recommend this class because the work load is fair and manageable.

Put in the work for the class and you will do fine. Dr. Grodsky is a great professor. Anyone who says differently just didn't put in enough work or effort.

I always got a sense that Dr. Grodsky genuinely cared about her students lives and all the things that involve being a college student. She really makes an extra effort to make herself available outside of the classroom and ensure that all students needs are met.

People should be waiting in line to take this class. Being able to go to a class with someone who knows and cares about the material so much is a blessing. Dr. Grodsky is funny, knowledgeable, and willing to help students. You must take her class before leaving NOVA.

dr. grodsky was actually one of the best profesors i've ever had. she's so smart, cool and really interesting. take her!

Honestly, just put in the work, read the textbook and you'll get an A. Dr. Grodsky prepares you to do well in her class, you just have to do your part and do the work.

Dr. Grodsky gives so much extra credit and also leaves really useful comments on assignments. If you do the work and read the chapters you will enjoy this class and learn a lot from Dr. Grodsky.

honestly, dr. grodsky made a class i was dreading to take, one of my favorite classes ever. So glad I enrolled in her section, learned a lot and am actually passionate about this material now.

Very friendly and quick to reply on emails. 2 exams, 3 chances for extra credit for a total of 30 points. If you are borderline on a B or A, ask to bump your grade up and she will do it! 1 group project with peer reviews that will go into individual grades. Even if your group did bad you can still get a good grade depending on how much you did.

Professor Grodsky is truly one of the best professors that I've ever had. She makes the material so fun and interesting and always explains it so well. I always leave the class with a full understanding of what's going on, and the tests are very easy. Further, Professor Grodsky is the person who has made me want to pursue a career in psychology.

Dr. Grodsky is one of my favorite professors at NOVA. You write 2 short papers and only take 3 exams throughout the semester which you can have a cheat sheet for, there are plenty of opportunities to gain extra credit, and she clearly states what you should be reading and what to know for next class. She's really nice as long as you do what's asked

Her online class is really not that bad. You just have to answer the prompt in detail. I would basically just summarize what I read in the chapters. That's another thing, read the chapters that she assigns and take notes on them. If you don't put in effort, of course the class is going to seem like a pain. But just do what she asks & you'll be okay

Dr. Grodsky is a TOUGH grader. Go above and beyond her guidelines for the assignments and you'll be fine. Do ALL the extra credit, because her exams are hard, and you will need it. Don't be afraid to email her any and all questions. She responds very quickly, and answers questions completely. She is tough, but I thought she was fair.

Dr. Grodsky is the best professor I've ever had. I really enjoyed this class a lot.

She gives great examples and makes the class really interesting. Taking this class and having her as my professor, I really enjoyed it.

So much extra credit, the launchpad is extra credit and saved my grade. Good lectures, not mandatory. Slight attitude at times, but I didnt have to speak to her one on one much so not too bad. Lots of discussion groups

I love this professor, so I decided to take her again. She doesn't make lectures boring and she puts up the PowerPoints up. She gives A LOTTT of extra credit even lets you have a cheat sheet for tests. However, her tests are hard but if you know the material completely you should be good. Be prepared to read to get the grade you want.

So much extra credit! There are two papers which are less than a page each, and 3 exams. The tests are tough, but you are allowed a cheat sheet. Honestly use Quizlet to study and for your cheat sheet. It has almost the exact same questions as on the exams. Pro tip: do not put your head on the desk unless you want her right up in your face.

An easy A. An amazing professor. If you had a hard time in this class its probably just you.

I love Dr. Grodsky!! She was so inspirational and very open minded!! We had lots of group discussions so make sure you're speaking up. Dr. Grodsky holds no judgement or assumptions for her students, but you won't get anywhere if you sit in silence. Pro tip: call her Doctor Grodsky (she always appreciated that.) 10/10 would recommend her to anyone

This is only my second semester at nova but prof. Godsky definitely is one of my favorite teachers, she always tries to get students interested in lectures with her stories and is very understanding when you reach out. Some of the homework can get tough if you don't have enough information however it's overall fair grading.def take her class :))

Dr. Grodsky is a great professor. The classes are super interesting and she pushes you to be a better student

Graded a bit too harshly for an intro/elective course. An A is possible though it made assignments exhaustive and disappointing. It was not too bad that I regret the course, though, I felt I had to put more effort into writing here than in ENG courses. And even then, nothing was ever perfect. Not the worst, not my favorite. There is extra credit

Dr. Grodsky is a fantastic professor. Her lectures are very engaging. She provides clear grading requirements and posts her PowerPoint slides on Canvas. Study all the information she gives you, put in the time and effort, and you will do great. Dr. Grodsky is genuinely an expert in her field.

If you're looking for an easy A, don't take this professor. Getting an A is doable, but will require a lot of work. She was a tough grader and on some things, took off points for very small things. Follow instructions to a tee. Study guides were given for exams and did a good job laying out what to study. She allows extra credit: definitely do it.

Dr. Grodsky made Developmental Psychology very enjoyable! She encouraged success by giving ample extra credit work. Her course consists of 3 exams and homework. If you apply yourself and study the material she has provided, you will succeed. PowerPoints clearly reflect the exam questions. Dr. Grodsky's excitement for psychology is refreshing.

I graduated NOVA and transitioned to a 4 year college and want to credit Dr. Grodsky for fully preparing me for my post-NOVA academic journey. Dr. Grodsky has high standards and challenges us to meet them. She is really helpful and caring about students and leaves you feeling empowered after every class.