She is very energetic and tries to explain things so that you will understand.

She is a very good teacher, but her class is very challenging. She covers a lot of complex material.

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Hard class with challenging material, but she presents it in a clear and organized way.

I like this class a lot because it wasn't boring and it was a little challenging. She likes detail and complete understanding for her tests, so if you like that in a teacher then take her.

Her tests are hard

can teach, keeps you interested

She is a hard teacher, but explains the material to you in a very understanding way. The tests are very hard, but if you study a lot you should do ok. She tries very hard to help you and she has homework that helps bring your grade up. She is very nice though.

not a very difficult class

She is a great professor and truly cares about the success of her students. Her lectures really make the class interesting. Her tests are a little challenging - you have to read each question carefully and give a thorough response (in other words, know your stuff!) I highly recommend this profess

The tests are really hard and I advise going to all the lectures. They are pretty long and in detail but worth it. Shes a great teacher tho and I highly recommend her. She knows her stuff. Just study really hard, read the book, and know the lecture notes.

Amazing, interesting, funny teacher. Unfortunately, there is a lot of material to master so you will need to pay attention. However, her personality gives you the initiative to actually go to lectures. She makes psychology really interesting!

This class is interesting, the online quizzes are easy, but NOTHING like the exams. They are very hard and she wants you to know details. The topics are easy, but she isnt.

One of my favorite professors at Oakland. She is extremely helpful, very kind & she'll never make you feel stupid if you don't understand things. The class is pretty hard but she'll help you succeed.

Best profess. at OU. She's funny, interesting, keeps on tasks, moves fast, and makes you pay attention. There's no boredom in her class. She's kind and approachable. you'll work hard and like it!

The course material is hard but the Prof. is enthusiastic and interesting. I advise you attend as much as possible. There is a lot of info covered in class.

She isn't a horrible teacher, but shes not the best either. She can stop showing off and she can also slow down her lecture. Dam women this isn't a speed race!!!

She is awesome professor! She's always there for her students!

Really great teacher. She's animated and her class is totally tolerable. Just do your studying and everything is easy. I reccomend her to you.

Great Prof, helps students with any request and is very easy going with making up work

I'd say take her if your up for a challenge. Dont take her if you dont like psyc. or if your study skills are not that great or if you are just lazy.

Prof.Sifonis is a very helpful professor.If you ever need help, she is there after class, makes time for office hours. Her desire is to make the students understand the material and really study the concept of it. Her test are hard, because if youre thinking about going to Graduate School you must learn, so she wants you to do well. Its for your ow

I love Sifonis! She makes the material interesting and she cares about her students. Her tests are challenging, but not bad. Overall, she is a good teacher.

Probably one of the best teachers I have ever had, its not an easy class - but as long as you go to class and pay attention, do the readings, and do the writting assignments you are guarenteed a 2.0, the exams are challenging, but she usually goes over things pretty throughly if they are going to be part of the essay portion.

Terrific instructor for this class. Very helpful if you ask. Does grade too harshly especially since answers are subjective and questions are worded overly difficult. You will have to work hard for the grade but you will definitely remember material once you understand. She will be missed.

The course is not easy for everyone but she is very helpful. I would recommend anyone who wants to learn about cognitive to take this class.

She is a great professor. She is interesting and uses a lot of practical examples from her own life to help us understand the material. She does pod casts which are really great if you want to miss a class or two. I would highly recommend her.

Good professor. Really tries to accomodate students, especially if they are sick, or had to work. Will send lectures. Test are fairly hard, but reasonable. Writing assignments, are simple that are worth 15% of grade, and you can make corrections. Good class

Super nice lady and very helpful if you ask her questions. but her tests are way too hard. i studied more for her class than any other and still did horrible on the tests.

She was great. In retrospect, if I had put more effort into it, I would have done much better.

pretty easy teacher...after taking it last semester with eberly she was a breeze! a little high strung, but it keeps the classs interesting....exams are easy as long as u take the homework quizzes, scan the notes and text!

She is a really nice lady... very spazzy and always moving! she keeps things interesting during lecture... but her tests are pretty tricky! she grades fairly tough- that seems to be the consensus in our class. attendance is mandatory with lots of participation grades. curves a bit so that helps. pretty good teacher overall.

She is a very good professor. She teaches with pasion. You must attend class regularly, it's mandatory and there's participation that counts towards your final grade. Her tests are pretty hard, studying is a must. Pay attention in class! Overall, I really liked her.

Easy class. Interesting lecture. Easy A if you take notes, read the book, etc. Hardest part is the tests. Overall great teacher.

She was a great professor. You can't skip and pass, but as long as you show up to class and listen, you'll do good. She has a great passion for what she teaches and is very helpful.

She is a wonderful energetic teacher. She seems totally motivated in what she teaches, and she does it well. When you don't understand something, she's more than willing to take the time just to explain it. As long as you studied, this class is like an ice cream sundae. Highly recommended. (:

She is an awesome professor! she is very passionate about what she teaches! The class has a lot of required readings and the exams are pretty hard. She is a very tough grader but she does give chances for extra credit and also gives you great study guides for the exams!

Prof Sifonis makes a boring class not so boring. Very enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and willing to help. You MUST attend lectures and STUDY to do well in this class. Exams are tricky and graded pretty strictly but you'll learn a lot in Prof. Sifonis's class.

Interesting prof, very helpful. Good to take if you want to learn something. If you are a slacker do not take her class. One of the most challenging and rewarding classes. Tests are hard and so is grading. Those who like to be spoon fed will not do well.

Since this is a required class, you may as well take it with her! Yes, her tests are hard, but as long as you read the book and listen in class, then you'll do fine. I personally hate doing research, but she made it fun and interesting.

She's a great professor. She loves what she teaches & always always energetic.. the lectures are easy to follow along with. But her blue book exams requires a lot of information. She has high expectations for what she wants from you - and it can hurt your grade if you don't try. really, this is a no joke class. You really need to know your stuff.

very good prof, hard grader

Yes, this is a hard class and exams are all essay. However, if you actually put effort into it, you will do fine. Homework and projects really help your grade. Exams questions are taken directly from the study guide. Grading is sometimes unclear, but she's always available to ask.

Sifonis is one of the most enthusiastic professors I have ever had. She truly loves what she does, and is more than willing to help you out with anything in the class if you are willing to take the time to ask her. Grading takes a while, but homework points help make up for any points missed on exams. Definitely recommend her.

This is a quality Professor. She is not easy, and you will work for your grade. She is also approachable, and she makes adjustments to benefit students and the course. If you put the work in, you can definitely be successful in one of her courses. I would take a course with her again.

Class was really hard. There was no Textbook to refer to. She was helpful when you asked questions. She grades very tough!! She treated this class like it was a 400 level class when it was a 200 level. She is very passionate and energetic about her field, but is a harsh grader.

SHe is one of the best professors at Oakland University. She cares about her students and her field and ensures that her courses are challenging. If you are in college for the right reasons and not taking classes simply to boost your GPA because of how much you choose to slack off, she is a great choice for any student!

Cynthia Sifonis is my favorite professor! Classes are interesting and engaging, she's open and honest and you can tell that she really loves to teach. No textbook required. I highly recommend this class.

It took me a while to figure out the class structure, but over the course of the semester I have come to enjoy the lectures and this class has greatly increased my interest in creativity. Professor Sifonis is a great teacher and seems to know a lot about this subject. I have no regrets taking this course and I would recommend this course to others.

Tests are fair but the lectures feel dry

Online class was okay. Didn't have to do the readings, need to listen to the lectures. Moodle was slightly disorganized which was frustrating. Two group projects which weren't hard, just difficult to coordinate. Also have to use a digital gaming platform which was frustrating and kind of pointless. Overall ok class. Do the work, you'll do fine.

This was my first time taking an online class and the first time with Professor Sifonis. She explains the material well, is helpful and cares about her students. I'm going for a second degree and have had plenty of professors, so I know what's out there. I would certainly take another course with her,

Always very helpful. Uses Second Life, makes the class more interesting. This topic isn't easy but, she will make sure you are understanding what you need to.

Good teacher, could have been a little more personal and learned about the students more.

Professor Sifonis is very intelligent and caring. Communication could be more effective and her expectations arent always clear. But I hope to take a class again with her someday... because she is without a doubt my favorite professor of all time.

Cindys class is above the others. The other classes are lower level in my experience. Shes too good for them, and I hope she realizes it and never lowers herself to such a level. I hope she knows shes the only teacher out of all of them that I will personally vouch for when the time is right.

THIS is a professor you want to take at Oakland! Professor Sifonis is a very kind, funny, and overall passionate teacher to learn from. She is a fair grader, lectures are interesting, and work is average for a 3000 level class.

Professor Sifonis is extremely passionate, fun to work with, and a professor that makes your semester a breeze. The midterm and final are projects with extremely clear criteria. Her quizzes are all short answer but, are also open note. Discussions are relevant and fun to do. I have recommended this study of video games course to many students.