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Great teacher, grade based on essays (graded easy) pop quizes and 3 tests

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Easy. Her secular humanism gets old quick, though.

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It's obvious that she enjoys teaching about psychology.

Awesome teacher.

omg. 4 exams we took i got a D,D,D. the final i got a B. i still had the D's though n guess what i got in the course. a B!!! one word... ESSAYS! i aced every single one of them, (and theyre easy). i also did all her extra credit. just be on top of things!

Easy class.

as long as you write down whatever she puts on the board you'll be ok...she's really passionate about psychology, so it's not to hard to stay tuned in.

great teacher. makes the class easier.

very fun teacher. easy to understand. tests can be hard but the essays are great.

After telling my friend thats an engineering major about this class. She is taking it even though she doesn't need it. This is the most animated class ever. Doctor Riveira's Psych 235 is a must !!!!

I took this course as an online class and it was sooooo easy. I'm getting an A. The teacher is really nice. There is no lecture since it is online, so that was nice.

A little odd perhaps, but hey, she's a psyche prof. Lectures are structured and clear, 1-2 pg essays required on wide range of topics plus one research paper. Challenging class, but not overwhelming.

101 was a little boring but she gives good examples to help you remember, very clearly lays out expectations. Essays are easy if you read and think about the material. Attendance is important as she will bump up your grade if you always come, 235 is has good group discussions.

She's very intelligent, but sometimes tries too hard to make class time humorous. The 6 essays are easy. The research paper takes time, but isn't hard. She's very lenient when grading papers. The worst thing about this class is, you have to read the book if you want better than Cs on the four exams.

took the online course so i never really interacted with the teacher ever but deanna did seem very nice.this class could be tough if you dont have much time to devote to it.not having lectures is cool.

She is kind of hard, my friends who had previously taken her said she was hard.She gives pop quizes, in a way they're good b/c most quiz questions come out on the test,essays easy.Only bad thing is she seems like a horney teacher she always talks about sex, and tries to make jokes that aren't funny.

good teacher, very smart, interested in what shez teaching. good class discussion. understands college students. multi-choice tests are easy if you read the book. essay a few pages.

VERY sad when the highest test grade in a class is a C. If she didn't curve, then my course grade of A woulda been a serious D.

Very interesting subject matter. I actually read and enjoyed the text!? Her essays are a peice of cake, research paper doesn't take too long, tests are brutal but she curves them

she was pretty interesting. dont take the class if she is pregnant cuz then she leaves and the sub is an **** who has no idea wut he is talking about. she was fairly easy as long as u go to class and take good notes.

Tests are tricky, but not too difficult if you study. Good at explaining.

Her class is easy if you read the chapters and turn in assignments in on time...however, she thinks she's funny when she's really not...sometimes she tries too hard.

Her tests are way too hard. She thinks were psychology grauate students and assume we want to learn every detail. She explains well but that is about it. She laughs at her own jokes. The material was interesting, but she was not. Find a better psych professor.

She is a really good teacher. Her presentations are very specific and she is very willing to answer any questions. You will have to do a presentation on one psychological disorder but its pretty easy.

She's not an easy A. But you DO learn a lot. Her psychological disorders paper isn't hard if you start your research early, follow directions & can write at college level. She expects the best out of everybody and no less, hence her seeing the class as psych majors. I recommend her to those who WANT to learn and/or are psych majors.

Her tests are hard but she grades on a curve. Never once saw a negative ego from her and her lectures are not boring. She tries to make jokes but fails miserably but still a nice teacher. Study your notes and the chapter summary for her tests and beware of pop quizes.

took psych 101 online winter intersession. I didn't find the work overbearing. I did get a really low quiz average but thats just cause timed quizzes freak me out. If you read the material and use your book quizzes are easy. I thought the tests were fairly easy as multiple choice, but half the class failed each test. I thought it was a fair class.

She's on the harder side of the scale. See, there's lots of homework that's worth a good amount of points, and there are many EC opps. but a point cap of 30, so it doesn't help incredibly. Each test (there are 4) have 100 questions and the curve started at 79. Read and remember ever word of the reading if you want to get near the curve.

she was a good teacher. kinda funny...but in a weird way. and she was really quirky. if you take it over the summer its not too much. and i got a b. so it was all good.

PSYCH 235. if u wanna take 235 take it with her. she is a cool teacher. Her class helped me transition from highschool. other people might say she's hard in psych 101 or online, ehh i dunno. Cuz in my class it was pretty chill as long as u read the next chapter in the insightful books assigned.

She is a hard teacher, but wants you to really learn. She is silly and I enjoyed her in class. You DO have to read the text book. Her exams are hard, but she grades on a curve. She is a great teacher. I took this class over the summer and it wasn't too difficult. If you want to learn I would take her. She is passionate about her class and lov

She is a great teacher and she has a way of making the subject fun.

Took her Online Intro to Psych class and found it really easy. Just have to read the book. There is a quiz/discussion board/assignment for every chapter, but all were graded easily. The tests also have similar questions to the practice tests in the book which helped with studying.

I took the class online and it moved at a very nice pace. She tests straight from the book so if you actually read the chapters you will be fine. She didn't assign too much work and seemed like a very nice lady. I would definitely take another class with her. The test were difficult but had I read more they would have been much easier. Basically its what you put into it...

shes easy. whoever says her tests are hard are retarded. she grades her essays easy and her tests on a curve. study. you get the A.

keep it real

I took her over the summer online and it was super easy. It is a lot of work but she has everything available to you from the first day of class. You can get it done early if you want. Tests are pretty simple. No trickery straight up and clear. Extremely helpful teacher and class is crystal clear. Do the work & there's no need to study. Easy A/B

I took her over the summer online and it was super easy. It is a lot of work but she has everything available to you from the first day of class. You can get it done early if you want. Tests are pretty simple. No trickery straight up and clear. Extremely helpful teacher and class is crystal clear. Do the work & there's no need to study. Easy A/B

I took her for Psych101. Her class was pretty easy. The test questions are the exact questions that are in the end of the chapter quizes/tests. But the chapter quiz questions are fairly from lectures. She makes class interesting. The 4 essays are graded very easily. Seriously, its not hard. AND there is A LOT of extra credit. :)

took summer class which meant more work in shorter amount of time. lots of studying yet very interesting. pretty good teacher. very helpful. highly recommended using study guides and practice tests on the psych COC website.

Good prof. Some say shes hard because you have to read word for word, but we ARE in college and we are SUPPOSED to read word for word in order to learn what we need in classes. I took her online and got a 10/10 in every assignment and discussion. All you have to do is try. Tests ARE tough and might bring your score down but she offers extra credit.

I had her for psych 101 and psych 100 more recently, she is very easy everything is straight from the book AND lectures. Don't miss class, read the chapters and it's an easy A!

Took her winter intersession course, its tough but definitely manageable. Daily lectures, and quizzes(make sure you're prepared). Tests are questions from study guide. One research paper, and 4 short essays. But everything is clearly in the syllabus plus extra credit. Stay on top of your assignments and study and you're set.Take her! She's great =]

She is a good teacher. Her lectures are very interesting and the class was fun!

Shes good, tests are hard but she has extra credit and she grades essays really easy, its easy to get a B, but a bit harder to get an A

It is a tough class but there are a lot of points. I took it over summer so it was very fast & took up a lot of my time. If you take the summer term there is 2 quizzes a week, 1 test a week, 4 short essays (that she grades easily), a report, & other misc. assignments. She is a great teacher & very organized. I learned a lot & retained the info.

Great teacher! Took her for summer session psych 101, lots of quizzes and essays but they are very easy. The tests can be a little bit harder as the questions come out the study guide. Got my B with little to no effort.

Great teacher. Not hard if you just read the book! Multiple choice tests with 95% of the questions coming from the chapter quizes and the study guide. 4 essays and a research paper.

She loves her job, and her teaching shows it. The course requires major studying, and it's definitely not easy, but with effort, and A is possible. She's extremely helpful, honest, and an amazing teacher.

It's very important to either have time-managment skills beforehand, or learn some fast. She gives all the work she expects right up front, with no extra suprises (unless it's extra credit). If you can keep track of all the work (there are quite a number of tests and quizzes), you'll b fine.

She's a great professor and gives you plenty of extra credit to pass the class. Attendance is mandatory because you either have a quiz or have to turn in homework. I hardly used my book and got an A.

I didn't really ever study so I passed with a B. But the essays are easy. The quizzes are easy. The midterm is also easy. I passed the final without studying. The books help though!

100Q tests, and a 150Q final. Both with short answer or questions as well. She doesn't lecture much, and doesn't go over the essay questions in class. They're from another mandatory book. Also there are 2 presentations. There is a little EC.. An A is possible for those who are disciplined self learners.

100Q tests, and a 150Q final. Both with short answer or questions as well. She doesn't lecture much, but is skilled when she does. Doesn't go over the essay questions in class. They're from another mandatory book. Also there are 2 presentations. There is a little EC.. An A is possible for those who are disciplined self learners.

Great teacher! class was difficult and studying is a must! if you study and do the homework and the e.c then you can defiantly get an A. She assigns homework everyday and class is made up of groups.

She treated the class like we were still in junior high or high school. She's a good teacher for the most part just don't be expecting to be considered trustworthy.

Took her honors 101 class and as long as you READ THE TEXTBOOK there should be no problem in getting an "A" in the class, period.

All You need to do is read the text book and u will be fine grades essays easily. just the read the text book she is very helpful and funny

She's nice enough and the information is interesting. You have to go to class. And she tends to act like the class is full of high schoolers...which it was

I enjoyed this class very much. I have no interest whatsoever in psychology and she made it interesting. It's real simple, take notes, study them and you'll get an A. STUDY GUIDE IS A MUST, spend 3 hours studying it before every test and you are guaranteed an A on the test. Nice lady who treats everybody equally, same rules apply to everybody.

Deanna is a knowledgeable and helpful teacher. Make sure you do all the work and read the chapters and you will get an A.

Awesome professor. She definitely knows what she is talking about. She gives really good examples and is funny. Her lectures are interesting and she makes Psych fun. STUDY STUDY STUDY for her exams. Read the book and take GOOD notes. She offers EC as well. Just do your best and you will pass. I would def take her again. Amazing prof. (:

Awesome professor. She was very clear and gave a lot of examples to help you understand. There's 4 essays, 4 tests, 9 quizzes, and 1 research paper. Study every single practice test/quiz in the book since she uses them on her tests. Be careful if you take her short-term summer class. Its a chapter a day and it'll really drain your time.

first two days of class, i didn't like her. i thought i wanted to drop and that it was like high school. but she grows on you with her cheesy jokes during lectures. i enjoyed going to class. i believe it was 4 tests, 10 quizzes, 4 one page essays [you get full credit for doing], and one research paper [full credit for doing!]. plenty of extra cred

She's one of those professors that comes to class excited to teach. She has a lot of energy and is really passionate about psychology. Study the textbook and study guide and the tests are simple. Take advantage of the extra credit! She grades on points accumulated so its very straight forward. I would definitely recommend her class!

Her class was very intersting. She loves to teach psych and is always smiling. She may be a little cheesy but she is fair! She has a real concern for students and it shows.

The class was kind of boring, but Deanna's quirky personality made up for it! Lectures & reading are required to do well on the tests, but thankfully, she grades them on a curve. Do the extra credit, and you'll get an "A". I would recommend Deanna.

Such a great person. But she only covers about 1/4th of the material before each test in the Honors class. REQUIRES HOURS OF READING ON YOUR OWN TIME. If you read each of the chapters on your own, you'll do fine. Just know going into the class that attending and taking lecture notes alone will earn you a low C/D. Quite a bit of reading is required.

Good teacher. Quirky personality which sometimes made lectures funny. Learned alot from her, and I am actually more interested in psychology than when I first started her class. You WILL have to read the book. Will not pass with good grade unless you do. Would recommend.

Mrs. Riveira is an amazing teacher. She loves what she teaches and tells stories to help you remember the material. Attendance to her class is mandatory. She is completely fair! You will definitely need the textbook! She also gives a lot of extra credit opportunities. She is the best teacher ever if you just take notes & pay attention!

Not a prude, not afraid to discuss sex and violence, she made this class both interesting and informative. It was an overall enjoyable experience that I came out of with a greater knowledge of both the human mind and what can go wrong with it, along with a decent helping of biology and anatomy. Just make sure not to miss too many classes!

She definielty a character! But she's open and honest with her students and gives you plenty of opportunities to do your best. Stick with the textbook, read it, take notes in class and you'll do just fine. A little busy work here and there but nothing too crazy or obnoxious. Would for sure take her again.

She is the head of the Psychology department as she should be because she know's exactly what she's talking about. Her lectures are really accurate to her tests and everything she said wasn't off topic and really informative. Use the study guide because most of her test questions come from that.

What a tough cookie. She is nice and good with in-class lecture, but when she is speaking to you one on one she is not very helpful. If anything she's kind of rude. She gives very little grace period opportunities, but did give two small extra credit assignments towards the end. She's just okay. I would try to find someone better. Very average.

Prof. Riveira had a very vibrant personality that kept the class going. She is very clear in what she wants you to know and the class is not too difficult. Getting an A isn't hard as long as you read all the chapters assigned and know what's important. I would definitely recommend her.

Professor Riveira is one of the best teachers Ive had while attending COC. She was very helpful and was always willing to help. I would recommend anyone to take her classes its well worth it.

One of the first classes I took at COC and it was the best time. She's good at what she does and loves doing it.

You use the book a lot. If you read the chapters and use the online resources available to you, it is possible to get an A. The tests answers are taken straight from the book, so if you read it it is easy. Her lectures are really interesting. I loved her class.

She's so so helpful and wants you to get the best grade. But you get what you earn!! She gives lots of opportunities to get your grade up & the essay prompt is the same for every test! Highly recommend this professor for psych 101.

It was an honor's class so I went in ready to be put to work, so no surprises there. The tests are INCREDIBLY difficult, so use all the study aids and test reviews in the book. There are student presentations every class period that really get in the way of her covering the course material so you end up doing a lot of material by yourself at home.

She's quirky and a self-described geek but in endearing way. You have to work for an A. YOU HAVE TO READ THE CHAPTERS AND THEY ARE LONG. At the very least, take the end of section quizzes and chapter review from the textbooks and study the answers. Use the modules and tests on mypsychlab. Really helps! She gives you many opportunities to succeed.

I just finished up Psychology 101 today. I really enjoyed her class. Everything connected from her lectures to book reads and then to tests. My recommendation. READ THE BOOK and have semi-perfect attendance. Don't slack on workload, visit other resources such as; the TLC. It helps when formatting research papers. Tests are crucial to passing.

I took this class in the winter short term. I really enjoyed her and I would highly recommend her. Her lectures were very interesting and I enjoyed them. Expect to read the entire book NO JOKE. There are like 12 quizzes, 4 exams, and a research paper and other short writings. You have to really study and show up to the class or you won't pass.

She makes us use MyPsychLab and that thing is 60 DOLLARS. We're POOR. come on! But other than that, she is fine. She's funny and clear. But she gives a lot of homework, requires much reading, there's 5 essays, and a big research paper. The 4 exams are prob hard too, but hey, if you're a Psych major, her class will totally help you.

Deanna Is one of those people in the world who are gifted in their profession and is willing to be fully into her students success and effective teaching. She is passionate about psychology and is very funny too. If you get the chance to take her you will be privledged and learn a lot :) She is a beautiful and intresting person.

Love this teacher her humor and her knowledge on all that is nerd. Passing her class is fairly simple READ, DO THE MYPSYCH LAB WRITING ASSIGNMENTS, WRITE YOUR PAPER AND PASS HER TESTS. Very clear unless you miss classes and dont really study.

Mrs. Riveira is an amazing teacher. Her lectures are clear, educational, & funny; she keeps your attention. She is a tough grader and takes tests and class very seriously. You will have to read and analyze the entire book and pay attention in class in order to succeed. She does kick you out on site for cellphone use but the rules are very clear.

This professor deeply cares about psychology and teaches with passion. not totally difficult to get an A in, bu you need to work for it. do the MYSPSYCH Lab assignments, EXTRA CREDIT QUIZZES, and research paper

Professor Riveira is GREAT! Her lectures are clear and loves answering any questions a student has. Her tests are long but really easy if you study of course. Just read all the chapters and you will pass the exam. She makes the lectures really interesting and cracks some jokes at times to make the class alive. I highly recommend taking her class!

Porfessor Riveira was one of the best professors I've ever had. I had to take the class twice, didn't pass the first time because it was my fault. Super helpful, kind of intimidating, but very kind. She helped me in so many ways. Be sure to read the text book as it does make the tests and quizzes a lot easier to pass.

You have to earn your grade but shes not too difficult. Very interesting never boring, easy to understand what is expected.

Super funny, engaging lectures. Provides multiple opportunities for easy extra credit. She really cares about her students and is friendly and approachable and always willing to answer questions.

This was my first class back to college, I have been out of school for 4 years and I received at A in this class. It is doable, just be ready to read! Her lectures are entertaining and funny, making the information easier to remember. All Exams are multiple choice. Final is not cumulative. Grades on a curve. Truly enjoyed this class.

If you go to class you should pass. Test are a lot of information but she gives you plenty to study off of in her lectures and the book. If you put in work you will pass.

The class is easy if you study and read the text book. she lets you know what you should know for sure sometimes for tests. only did one essay in her class and it was really easy. also did 4 mini essays which are an easy A if you read the book. Would definitely take again. lectures are interesting too.

She's a fantastic teacher! I enjoyed her quizzes and tests and her slides were awesome. She's super personable because she tells you about the books she loves that makes it easy to want to be in her class. You should do outside reading though if you want a solid grade on the tests

She's amazing great personality makes the lectures so much more fun and interesting!

After the first test, I learned how I needed to study. I took notes during class in the textbook (lecture followed book) and highlighted. After we finished a chapter, I would read through it with my notes and make notecards as I read. I would go through the notecards for all of the chapters on the test. I also put examples on the cards which helped

Dr. Riveira was amazing! Her lectures were wonderful and very informative! There are quizzes for just about every chapter and InQuizitives for all chapters. Do the IQs bc they are very helpful but allow at least an hour to finish them. Read the book, esp. for the exams! Not a hard class. Definately enjoyable, not a waste of time. You'll love her!!!

She is AMAZING. You will have a project throughout the semester DO NOT LEAVE IT TILL THE LAST MINUTE. The grade you work for is the grade you will earn. If you need help on a chapter, she will help you!

Hands down my favorite professor at COC. Her humor is sarcastic and dark at times, which comes across as rude to some students. However, she genuinely cares that you're learning. She has in-class activities that really help with grasping concepts, gives homework directly related to final projects, and gives great feedback on paper and in person.

Really cares about her students. Lectures/ notes are straight from the book but in simpler terms. tests are easy if you study. There is also one 10 question quiz a week which is really a point booster. Easy A

Professor Rivera is a great teacher. She really connects to life situations to help you understand better. She doesn't give a crazy amount of homework. Quizzes for every chapter but they are really easy.

This professor is difficult, due to her 100 question exams; however the level of information provided is exemplary. You will learn a lot; however you must study. Read your book and study your notes, her lectures are amazing.

She really makes the lectures fun and interesting. she is so helpful and does what she can to help people pass the class. Would highly recommend taking a class with her!

While there are a lot of tests, this professor is exceptional. She grades on a curve of 10 questions off and her lectures are incredible. She speaks slowly enough and provides plenty of examples. Try and study the book and your notes and you will thrive.

It was super easy. All the quizzes and tests came straight from the book. All quiz questions were in the tests and tests had a built-in curve so it was out of 90 instead of 100. She gives tons of extra credit. Although you HAVE to read the book. Read the book and use quizlet and it'll be easy. Also inquizitives are extra points so do them!

The professor was very kind and had good explanations. The lectures do not go over everything, so at home reading is very important. Do not wait til the last minute to write your research essay in this course. I would recommend taking her over spring or fall. However if that is not an option do not take any other classes while taking her.

Any issues that you have with Wiley Plus will be answered by her or she will direct you to the troubleshooting. Most of the material she goes over in her lectures are topics that need more clarification. There was not really anything throughout the semester that prevented me from receiving an A.

Dr Riveira cares that her students learn. Her lectures were very interesting and fun. She'll have you work on a big project throughout the semester, but you can team up with a classmate, and you complete it in sections. She was always in a good mood, and always willing to help. She's a GREAT Professor, take her!

Professor Riveira makes the lectures interesting and she is open for questions and discussion in lectures. There are 15 question quizzes for every chapter. The homework, quizzes, and exam are somewhat in the same format and have similar questions.

Took the 5-week accelerated course. It was about an hour and a half of homework every night, relatively easy. Pay close attention and study the text closely and you'll be fine!

This class was a short semester but great experience. In a span of four weeks we had 4 exams, multiple EC opportunities and quizzes. one group project, and two workshops. The load is pretty heavy but very easy and she is very helpful. She is big on APA so be prepared. Two textbooks are mandatory.

Make sure to do well on exams because they are a big portion of your grade. Overall, she was a good professor.

Great professor who is passionate about what she teaches. Easy A and very interesting class. It is very lecture heavy. Tests not proctored.

Dr. Riveira is one of my favorite professors at COC, she was always in a good mood, and made her lectures fun and interesting. The class project was divided in sections so it made it a lot easier to complete. Her class was fun and engaging and everyone participated in research. Loved her class!

Doctor Riveira's psych 101 class is challenging, but will prepare you for other psych classes.The difficulty of her class will make other psych classes easier. I would recommend her classes to any students who want to pursue a career in psychology.

Although it may seem like a lot of work, Professor Riveira breaks each assignment down to the point where it's easily understandable and easy to work through. If you enjoy Psychology, this class won't be too hard for you. She is incredibly understanding and very caring about her students wellbeing and performance. She is also a very lenient grader.

Professor Riveira's class seemed very intimidating at first because when you see the syllabus it states there is a research project with presentations involved. Professor Riveira makes it easy though she spreads the assignment throughout the semester. We are allowed to have a partner. She is easily accessible during office hours. Great professor!

Took her hybrid class and it was super easy. You have to learn by reading the textbooks but she allows open notes and texts on exams. She also spreads the presentation as little section assignments throughout the semester so you'll basically have it done once the whole presentation and paper is due. She always takes food for the class!!

An icon. Very easy going, just pay extra attention to what she is looking for in the papers, plus she gave great feedback on each draft, which was very useful!!

I learned so much in this class. It is intimidating at first and is challenging but she gives you every opportunity to pass if you show up and do the work. The class is centered around a research project that she paces out through the semester very well. Tests are a big part of your grade but are open not. Weekly quizzes are closed note.

Ms. Riviera, she made my semester great by being available during her office hours and providing good feedback on all my assignments. She respected my accommodations and made the exams pretty easy to understand. I felt comfortable talking to her about my assignments that I didn't do to well on and she would encourage me to do better next time.

I took Psych 101 with Prof Riveira over the Summer of 2024. There was a mandatory Pearson revel online book that had easy review quizzes, about 4 essays, and chapter readings. The majority of the courses work is from the revel textbook, each chapter took me about 3 hours to complete. Since I took the 5 week course, I had about 4 chapters weekly.

Professor Riveira makes this class engaging. The textbook-focused exams are open-note, and the project is enjoyable. Unstuckstudy AI was a lifesaver for prep alongside the readings.

Nice professor