4.3

Deborah Hollister

Psychology - Valencia College - East and West Campus

4.3
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
134
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.3
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4.3
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100%

Would Retake

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What Students Say

She makes psychology really fun

DEP2004 - 5.0 rating

Entertaining teacher and easy assignments

PSY1012 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

50%

Textbook Required

100%

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A: 1
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Reviews (134)
5.0
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PSYANYTHIN
Apr 2, 2003

Great professor, really nice and very easy to understand.

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PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 23, 2003

A very well organized, and excellent professor. Tests are fair, and assignments are fairly easy

5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
May 5, 2003

Dr. Hollister is a wonderful Professor. She knew alot and nice in her teaching style. She also very compassion to me when my Mother passed away,she gave me many advices to across the biggest crisis, she's really good Professor teach Psychology.High recom.

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PSY1020
May 24, 2003

only 3 people in the class got B's. Her tests are take home and m/c,t/f. She is smart IQ 130's or higher. She forgets things and her tests are worded tricky but she gives time in test to look at notes or talk with classmates. She is a very good teacher.

5.0
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DEVPSYCH
Jun 7, 2003

Easy class, easygoing professor. Tends to ignore the quieter students in favor of those who "chat her up". Learned the material and got an 'A', which was the objective.

5.0
2.0
DEP2004
Jun 19, 2003

She has extrememly interesting stories to tell in class. Her tests have some difficult questions, but if you read the chapters you will have no trouble and anyone who had an A going into the final was exempt. This was a great class!

3.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Jul 29, 2003

HER TEST IS TRICKY, U STUDY ONE THING AND SHE TEST U ON ANOTHER. SHE IS WELL EDUCATED, AND SHE LIKES TO RUN HER LITTLE TEST ON HER STUDENT, SHE LECTURES ALL DAY, AND YOUR GRADE IS BASED ON 4 TEST. NO EXTRA CREDIT WORK IS ACCEPTED. HOWEVER IT DEPENDS ON U&

4.0
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ABNORMPSYC
Sep 18, 2003

Very knowledgeable. Doesn't give homework. Multiple choice tests and one short project. Not hard if you do the reading. Gives test reviews.

4.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 14, 2003

I really think that this lady bs's her stories, but over all she is good.

4.0
4.0
DEVGENPSY
Nov 20, 2003

yes a lot of work, but she knows her subject and is friendly towards students

5.0
3.0
ABNORMPSY
Nov 30, 2003

A fun class, but not very easy. The course is actually one of few upper level psych courses taught at Valencia, and it's fun and challenging. Stay up on the reading and an A is very possible.

5.0
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PSY1012
Dec 2, 2003

Great interactive teacher--good insight, knows her stuff and makes the class interesting. Test are a bit tricky, but multiply choice and give chances for extra credit.

5.0
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ABNORMLPSY
Dec 2, 2003

Dr. Hollister is challenging, but fair. She helps you as much as possible on the tests, and if you have an A before the final you don't have to take it. Read the chapters and you will have no problem

4.0
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CLP2140
Dec 5, 2003

Dr. Hollister is a wonderful teacher. She is a little challenging, but she helps you as much as she can.

4.0
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GENPYS
Dec 14, 2003

she is soo cool and very fair. tests are tricky but she gives a review. lectures are incredibly interesting and she is very intelligent. very witty.

3.0
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PSY1012H
Dec 22, 2003

Dr. Hollister is such a sweet lady. Her tests are tricky, but I think she realizes this and goes out of her way to help us out.her ****es are intresting but it is very confusing to know what it is that we should study for the tests.

5.0
3.0
PSY
Feb 2, 2004

classroom participation a must, if you participate you are more likely to understand the material and you will realize whats on the tests. The tests are hard and tricky but easy once you understand how she opperates. Excelent teacher!!

5.0
3.0
PSY
Feb 5, 2004

a nice teacher. teaches well. tests are fair. if you read the book then you'll do fine. lectures are interesting.

4.0
2.0
PSY1102H
Feb 13, 2004

My favorite teacher in the world and I wuv her (:

5.0
2.0
3CLASSES
Mar 23, 2004

I had her for general, dev, and abnormal and she made each class fun and interesting. she likes to tell stories in abnormal and they stick with you. She's fair and really understanding. I loved being in her class.

5.0
4.0
PSY
Apr 2, 2004

She makes class interesting, time goes by fast. Her tests are hard. You really need to study hard and from the book.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Apr 5, 2004

need to study work. at least one open book test. gives study sheet.

4.0
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PSYCH
Apr 9, 2004

Good teacher. Explains stuff well. Would recommend her to others.

5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 16, 2004

Great teacher. Explains information well. Tests are extremely hard though! The only grades in the class are your tests and 2 critiques, not a lot of points to make up for a bad grade!! Overall tho a very organized teacher. Knows what she is talking about

5.0
2.0
GENPSY
Apr 29, 2004

She's a really good teacher. I enjoyed being in her class. Tests are a little challenging, but just read the book and study your notes and you'll be fun. She's one of the best teachers in Valencia

4.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
May 9, 2004

Great teacher. Test are difficult. Only grades are from tests and 2 critiques. Make sure you do critiques or your grade will be hurting.

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
May 9, 2004

She really knows her stuff. A lot of interesting information in lectures.

3.0
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GENPSYCH
Jun 8, 2004

yeah she is a nice and easy teacher, but her tests are killers! there is no point in having a "nice" lady as a teacher if things learned between the class and tests differ completely! i don't really recommend her unless you know about psych alre

5.0
1.0
DEVPSYCH
Jun 9, 2004

EASY! INTERESTING! I loved her class. Not only was she easy but I never studied for a test and always did well. Just listen in class. She really just lays it out there. She is very easy to follow and a great person.

5.0
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GENPSY
Jun 16, 2004

Dr. Hollister is a very nice lady. Her lectures are very interesting and she tries to be interactive. Her tests are challenging and you MUST study to do good. This is not an easy A you have to study.

5.0
1.0
GENPSYCH
Jun 17, 2004

She was soooo sweet! Her tests were a little tricky but it was simply so that you WOULD study. I took her over the summer and did just fine in her class. I would highly recommend her.

5.0
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DEVPSYCH
Jul 6, 2004

She is the best teacher I've had! She can speak from experience, so she's hardly ever lecturing. However, the tests are not easy unless you pay attention in class, READ the material and STUDY.

4.0
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PSY
Jul 13, 2004

cool teacher, but uses lots of big words so pay attention...but is willing to help

5.0
3.0
PSY1012H
Jul 19, 2004

She's probably the best psychology teacher on East Campus. Calm, collected and has her stuff together. But she'll find time to crack a joke or tell an anecdote. Extremely helpful and approachable, but you better make sure you've got your material studied.

5.0
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ABNORMAL
Jul 20, 2004

She is so intelligent and has a lot of experience in this field. Her tests are beyind brutal, studying doesn't help! Open book and group tests are given as well as extra credit.

5.0
2.0
GENPSYCH
Aug 2, 2004

She is a very nice teacher and her lectures are awesome. She has a ton of experience in the field and has lots of examples to give. There was never a dull moment and I learned a lot. BUT, the tests are kind of hard. You either know it or you don't. STUDY

4.0
3.0
PSY1012
Aug 3, 2004

A.M. class...she was nice, but the tests didnt match what she taught. extra credit & group tests made up for it (i guess).

5.0
2.0
GENPSYCH
Aug 12, 2004

shes a good teacher, one of the nices teachers on campus. her class is easy and she tries to make the finals easy too. but you have to go to class and study.

5.0
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GENPSYC
Sep 27, 2004

She makes the material easy to relate to. She offers open book tests and she sticks to her syllabus so no surprizes

4.0
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PSY1012
Oct 31, 2004

This lady has a wonderful way of making something very boring, into something very interesting. Lots of in field experience, and is able to keep your attention. I cannot understand how someone so nice can come up with tests that are so hard. Study and hope for the best, and pray!!

3.0
1.0
PSY1012
Nov 17, 2004

Absolutely terrible. Vague, has arbitrary examples and doesn't bother to describe anything relevant to the course in class. I'm getting a 3.0 but haven't learned a damn thing. Group tests, easy--take if you don't want to learn anything but want a good grade.

4.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Nov 17, 2004

Makes material interesting. Gives group tests so the tests are very east.

4.0
2.0
PSY1012
Nov 17, 2004

Easy class. 2 easy assignments throughtout the semester and 5 tests in which she allows you to work in groups. Barely ever takes attendance. Take the class!

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2004

She is very fair and helpfull. Respects the students at all the times. She lets you work in group for the tests but they are hard. You have to like the class to pass it and have to study. She makes the class interesting and motivates you to study. Read her notes and write what she discuss in class.

5.0
2.0
GENPSY
Nov 29, 2004

Interesting class, brings excellent field knowledge, knows what she is talking about. 5 test and 2 critiques, thats it. Gives notes, explains well. Tests are hard and tricky so study but, they are group tests. Great person and professor. Recommend this course.

5.0
2.0
PSY2010
Nov 30, 2004

SHE IS AWSOME! THERE IS NO TEACHER LIKE HER. IF YOU WANT TO LEAN THEN TAKE HER.CG

5.0
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PSY1012
Dec 2, 2004

I LOVE THE WAY SHE TEACHES... IT'S A PRETTY EASY CLASS IF YOU STUDY ADN PAY ATTENTION.. SHE HAS GREAT STORIES THAT ARE SO INTERESTING... GREAT TEACHER NO DOUBT... TOTALLY RECOMMENDED.. AND SHE GIVES GROUP TESTS. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE AN "A" IN HER CLASS, CUZ THEN YOUR EXEMPT FROM THE FINAL!

3.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Jan 31, 2005

This woman looks exactly like Geri blank from Strangers with candy, just not as funny or interesting. I can't say much about her since she hasn't really taught anything, just her stories that are totally unrelated. Apparently im on chapter four when she hasnt even said anything about the first.

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GENPHY
Mar 29, 2005

looove this class! dont buy the book though!! its a waste of $100. you dont need it, and all the notes are off her website! the tests are online test or group tests. if i can give you any advice it would be again..dont buy the book! she is soooo interesting! take this class! : )

5.0
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GENPSY
Mar 31, 2005

Super cool! group tests, not easy but do-able, Not a whole lot of extra credit ops. Real life hands on experience keeps everyone interested. Some homework, along w/ routine pre-test stuff.Every question valued/respected.*Recomend her 100%. Very laid back/approachable,and excellent prof.

5.0
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PSY1012
Apr 11, 2005

She is a pretty cool professor, heck! She's a doctor...and she knows her stuff! I was always interested going to class, but I really wouldn't have to go if I didn't want to sit around and listen to her cool stories and facts about stuff. Her tests ARE hard, but all you have to do is read the book!

5.0
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GENPSY
Apr 25, 2005

I love this Prof. she is very cool and makes her class very insteresting. the class is very easy as long as you study her notes or read the book. all her test are group testor online. she is very respectful, funny, and has very insteresting stories. not picky on tardies! great Prof!

5.0
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PSY
Apr 28, 2005

Dr.Hollister is very knowledgeable in her field which helps to make this class very interesting. She loves her job and you can tell. Read the chapters because that is what the tests are based on, there is actually some fun stuff in there and take the test in class. DO NOT DO IT ONLINE

5.0
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DEVELPSYCH
Apr 29, 2005

she is an awesome teacher, she knows what shes talking about and is weilling to help students anyway possible! Her tests and difficult but she is easy to follow and her classes go by quick because she keeps them fun!

4.0
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PSY1012
May 3, 2005

FUNNY, FUNNY, FUNNY SHE IS SUCH A FUNNY TEACHER SHE BRINGS LIFE TO THE CLASS AND ENTERTAINMENT. SHE MADE THE CLASS MORE INTERESTING WITH HER KNOWLEDGE AND OUTSIDE EXPERIENCE. SHE IS A VERYFAIR TEACHER AND GIVES CHOICES TO THE STUDENT WHICH I FOUND FASCINATING. EITHER TAKE TESTS IN CLASS WITH GROUPS

5.0
3.0
GENPSYCH
May 13, 2005

cool teacher with cool stories, but test are pretty hard.

5.0
3.0
DEP2004
Jun 8, 2005

Awesome teacher!

5.0
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PSY1012
Jun 17, 2005

She is the best teacher I have every had all the test are online and you need the book for the test.

2.0
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DEVPSY
Jul 27, 2005

Shes a great teacher and she explains things. Print all her notes and pay attention, but if you need help deamd it becuase i asked for help a couple of times and it really was the same answer all the time, and it didnt help me improve. Other then that shes good overall

5.0
3.0
GENERALPSYCH
Aug 24, 2005

great teacher. she was very helpful.

5.0
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10
Sep 26, 2005

she is an awesome teacher the best ive had at valencia

4.0
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GENPSYC
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2005

She is nice, really easy. She teaches kinda slow and it is the same thing everyday in her class. It is easy to get an A in her class. It is just boring sometimes.

5.0
2.0
GENPSY
Nov 30, 2005

She's cool, makes the class interesting. Very understanding, treats you with respect. Sometimes she can be funny. I recommend her, shes a good teacher.

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Dec 1, 2005

awesome teacher. fav one for any health related classes. all tests are online. interesting subjects in every class. i never thought psychology could be so interesting!

4.0
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PSYCH
Dec 1, 2005

Pretty good Professor. Relates course matter to her students. All tests are MC & online, but they are not easy! You must read and study prior to taking them.

5.0
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GENERALPSY
Dec 13, 2005

Dr. Hollister is by far one of the best teachers at VCC. Her classes are interesting, informative and make you think. She is friendly and always smiles. If you study, you will pass the tests. Yes, they are on-line, but aren't easy.

3.0
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PSY1210
Dec 15, 2005

prof hollister is a very good teacher and is very intersted in what she does which makes the class better. the tests are the hardest part, u have to read the whole chapter of what its on and take good notes cuz the questions can kinda be BS.other than that, if ur gonna take psycholgy, i would defintly recomend her.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012H
Feb 16, 2006

I took Prof. Hollister for Honors Psyc. and she is one of the most caring professors I have ever had. Tests can be difficult if you do not study. There will be a project that is due at the end of the semester. I had to drop the course because I did not have time to complete it. I will be retaking her course next semester. TAKE THIS COURSE!!!

5.0
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PSY
Mar 23, 2006

she's a cool teacher, funny, love her stories. test are hard but make sure you read the chapters and take notes and take your time and you will be cool she gives you like a week to take tests and two times to take it so its good.

4.0
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PSY
Apr 24, 2006

shes a cool lady test are hard make sure you read the chapters or you will get bad grades tests are on the chapters in the book. she teaches good and makes it fun but test are hard unless you read the chapter. gives you 2 times to take the test for one week.

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PSY
May 17, 2006

She talks a lot about her histories with her patients, but she never talks in her clasess about what's goin to be in her test. 1 essay, 5 hard tests. You have to read entire chapter to get good grade, so buy the book. Good look!!

3.0
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PSY1012
Oct 16, 2006

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!! She is by far the worst teacher I have ever had. Although, if you really want a teacher who is absolutely insane, she's the one. She lies about her accredidations, about the things she has done. Her class notes and book work have nothing to do with her tests. Stay Away!!!

2.0
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PSY1012
Nov 7, 2006

No in class work ever. 1 Essay (pretty easy) 5 very hard tests. You are on your own with the tests b/c whatever she talks about in class has NOTHING to do with the tests. If you do good on all the tests (they are on WEB CT and you get two chances for each test) then you will get a good grade.

3.0
2.0
PSY1012
Nov 10, 2006

Taking it honors. To elaborate on comments below, tests are very extensive bcus they are 50 questions & u're expected to read the chap's. You have 1wk to take them online, & two tries for the same test but w/ different questions the 2nd time. Classes are very amusing sometimes, depends on other classmates though, but very off the subject as well.

4.0
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PSYCH1012
Nov 13, 2006

Amazing teacher. Test are not THAT hard, just read the book and you'll do fine. Plus you take them online and have two hours to do so, and two tries, so you can look up all your answers with enough time to do so. Classes don't have much to do with the test, but very interesting none-the-less. Plus she's very credible and interested in her subject

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Dec 8, 2006

LOVED this HONORS class. Be treated like an adult, have great discussions, take online open book tests (slightly tricky), write a few article critiques and no mandatory attendance!! Dr. Hollister wants you to suceed in life and gives great advice. She's an advisor/teacher in one. HIGHLY RECCOMEND HER!

5.0
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GENPSY
Dec 9, 2006

Loved her class, would take her again if my major was psych. She is a very interesting person. Gives lots of examples. Helpful to everyone. Available thru e-mail. Great teacher overall. Easy online tests. Webct days are the best cuz u don't have to come to class. Take her!

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Dec 14, 2006

This is the funnest class I have ever taken. Take her....and then take her again.

2.0
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PSY1012
Jan 9, 2007

ummm.... you definatley HAVE TO read the chapters on your own because she never seems to finish going over each chapter. The test are all online and you get to retake each test once. I wouldnt recommend this teacher to someone that needs the teacher to go over the material in class... if you can teach yourself psycholgy then this should be easy

5.0
3.0
DEP2000
Feb 26, 2007

Dr. Hollister is amazing. She's really helpful and a wealth of knowledge on different (but relevent) topics. She also lets you take your test online, and even retake it. This class was awesome, I wish I could take her a third time.

5.0
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PSYSECT
Apr 5, 2007

She's the Best!!

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
May 12, 2007

She is so wonderful! I love Dr. Hollister! She makes the subject so interesting! You have to be a complete idiot if you don't pass this class because it is so easy

5.0
4.0
PSY1101
Jun 13, 2007

Shes the best...shes the cutest thing ever. I would love to takr Dr.Hollister again....shes teaches thing in a way so her students understand...and her stories are funny...her test are all online and you have twice to them oh and did I mention you have 3 days to her test...shes GREAT Take her Take her and Taker her!!!

5.0
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PSY1101
Jul 31, 2007

she's a easy and a wonderful professor.i got a B in her class take her she is very clear iam even taking her for development of psychology

5.0
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PSY1101
Aug 29, 2007

One word...AMAZING!!!!

5.0
3.0
PSYSECT
Nov 4, 2007

Discussions are interesting but not boring and you learn a lot even if you don't want to

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Dec 5, 2007

Dr. H is amazing! all exams are on WebCT, WebCT days (dont come to class, discussions online) she makes the class VERY interesting. she is very nice, very friendly, will take time to help you. one thing, dont let your phone ring in class or she will answer it.

5.0
3.0
PSY1012
Jan 9, 2008

Great great professor. Verrryy smart lady and the nicest person in the world. I would definitely take her again.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Feb 11, 2008

Loved Dr. Hollister! She made the class interesting and fun everyday! All assignments are easy and you have 2 chances to take tests with book online. Great teacher and I'd take her again!

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Feb 26, 2008

Dr.H rocks.if you want a good psychology teacher and you do not come to her class, you are trippppppppppppppppping. she makes me like psychology even more.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Mar 27, 2008

Dr. Hollister is awesome!! She is so nice and makes class interesting! Her tests are online open book with two chances!! she is awesome and i highly suggest you take her!!

5.0
1.0
PSY1102
Apr 9, 2008

Dr. H has been the best professor I've had since I started college. Shes so helpful and her examples are so helpful Tests online and open book. You need to take her!

5.0
3.0
PSYCOLOGY
Apr 10, 2008

Very nice and a good teacher. Talks about everything except the notes and what the class is about. I brought my lap-top to every class and was online .....Test are hard, you get 2 trys though. Get in a group when doing the test!!!

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Apr 26, 2008

Dr. Hollister is a great teacher. She really does not go over the notes that much. she gives you 2 times to take the test online. she explains things very clearly. I recommend her!!!! :)

4.0
1.0
PSY1012
May 5, 2008

dr. Hollister was a great teacher, i would recomend her to everyone. her test are hard but the pressure is taken off of you because it's open book test. her disscussions are interesting and she uses modern day situations to get you into disscussions.Take her and you will learn things you didnt expect to learn in a psy class. really cool lady.

5.0
2.0
PSY1012
Aug 14, 2008

Very easy A!! Need to read the chapters though, but she makes the class so interesting and the tests are very easy... I highly recommend her!

5.0
3.0
PSYCHABNL
Sep 22, 2008

She's awesome, laid-back and keeps it interesting. Two tries on tests and they're online so you can use any resources needed. Definately reccommend her

4.0
4.0
PSY2000
Oct 19, 2008

Be sure the read the syllabus for all of your assignments, she doesn't tell you the class before. Ok teacher, thinks everything that comes out of her mouth is gold but sometimes the discussions are pretty interesting. Took her honors class and didn't have too hard of a time with it. If you want to make a good grade take the tests with a partner.

5.0
3.0
DEP2004
Nov 4, 2008

She is a very interesting professor. If you really try which means reading you should get an "A." Her lectures are a little off from her tests,but not from the reading. She gives to tries on her test and there online. Use as many resources as you need. She is a very helpful professor you will learn and pass if you take her!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Nov 8, 2008

Professor Hollister is the BEST! This class was so much fun and you learn a lot. Attend class, read the text, and write your one critique and you have an A. Her tests are openbook and she encourages you to work in groups. The classes are interesting and the prof is hilarious! You will LOVE this class!

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Nov 11, 2008

I love love love Dr. Hollister! She is super funny, and nice! She's really smart, and her class is extremely easy. It really is an easy A. She forgets things easily sometimes but other than that she's perfect! I definitely recommend her for Psychology. She is definitely my favorite professor that I've ever had! Take her- you'll love her!

5.0
1.0
DEP2004
Dec 15, 2008

Dr.Hollister is the best freaking math teacher ever. i took her for gen. psy, and also for dep. psy, and one thing i can say aboput her is that she is incredible. she is one the great professors at valencia. her tests are very easy; u take them online and u can take it 2 times.if you have A, for the class before the final, u don't have to take it.

5.0
2.0
PSY1000
Dec 28, 2008

SHE WAS PREETY EASY. SHE MADE THE SUBJECT INTERESTIN, CLASS WASN'T DEMANDING AT ALL,IT WAS PRETTY MUCH A OPEN DISCUSSION CLASS BUT SHE HAD SPECIFIC THINGS TO TALK ABOUT. HER TEST WERE KINDA CHALLENGING BUT YOU TAKE IT ON LINE, YOU HAVE ABOUT 8 DAYS TO DO SO & YOU GET TO TAKE IT TWICE.

5.0
4.0
DEP2004
Jan 14, 2009

Amazing teacher.. she is such a nice lady! Class is interesting. Tests are all online and a it challenging. Make sure you read the book!.. Other than that she is great. Highly recommend her!

4.0
3.0
PSY1012
Feb 19, 2009

Hollister is a nice lady & loves to tell stories, sometimes she just goes off on the stories and forgets about teaching. Lectures consist of printing notes & listening,notes are useless. Test are extremely hard even though u get to take them twice & you can use ur book. Half the time she doesn't teach. If u dont know psych. don't take her.

5.0
1.0
DEVPPSY
Feb 20, 2009

Dr. Hollister is awesome! She is so smart and funny. I totally recommend her class to anyone. Classes are mostly lectures, but she makes them so interesting, and all tests are online and open book/notes and you can take it twice. She's a very good professor, and she cares very much for all her students. Take her, you'll love her!

5.0
1.0
PSY1012
Mar 25, 2009

Easy A Just Show up and Listen to some interesting Facts and information.

4.0
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DEV2000
May 9, 2009

LOVE HER! Don't bother printing the notes, MUST have the book. ALL tests are on WebCT you have 2 attempts, 1st attempt and 2nd attempt have some differences but you also have 2 full hours to answer 50 questions. I didnt read a single full chapter and got an A and was exempt from the final. WebCT days are easy. Theres 1 paper and 1 project EASY :)

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PSYPSY
May 17, 2009

Absolutely useless--you'll learn more reading Psychology for Dummies. Arrogant, constantly has to brag about her own "intellectual gifts" but has an unfounded ego. Majored in Education, not psychology, but has the pomposity of royalty. Doesn't even make her own tests. Tries to play mind games, but fails utterly.

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ALLPSY
May 17, 2009

Hands down best Psych teacher out there! Taken her for several courses, highly recommend her. Come to class and study and you will do fine. Tests are WebcT and you can use your book. She has some great real life stories and she is super sweet and funny. If you don't take her, you are truly missing out.

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PSY0000
May 22, 2009

what a waste, didn't learn a thing, better to CLEP, too busy bragging about herself to be a professor

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DEP2004
May 29, 2009

She is easy. Her tests are online and the questions come directly out of the text book. During online test, one is able to work with a partner. The test is times (2 hours) and one is able to retake the test. We have one week to complete it. She is fun and outgoing. Highly recommended.

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DEP2004
Jun 21, 2009

Really wonderful teacher, she has a lot of experience that she relates back to the textbook. Enjoyable class, I learned tons. Shes also in a ton of different organizations, so shes a great reference.

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PSY1012
Jul 13, 2009

Useless professor, waste of time, and one of the many who has a "doctorate" in "curriculum design" as a cop out for really studying their chosen field. Loves to talk about how brilliant she is--though teaching at a CC, and her grammar/writing certainly don't reflect her self-proclaimed brilliance.

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PSY1012
Nov 2, 2009

Not a bad lady, she is pretty nice. However, she spends most class just telling stories from her own life that sometimes kinda sorta relate to the chapter being "taught". Tests are online at home,50 questions,2 hours long, and two tries. You sign in for attenedence and she doesnt pay attention to absences it seems.

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DEP2004
Dec 17, 2009

This class was fairly easy. All the exams are online, but don't let that fool you they are pretty hard. Even though you can use the book make sure you skim the chapters before you start the test. You have 2 chances to take it, which really helps. Extra credit is given and Dr. Hollister is very nice! I got an A and would take her again!

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DEP2004
Dec 29, 2009

Pro. Hollister is very sweet and knowledgeable. The only reason the class is a little difficult is because we have such little time to learn so much. The tests are online. They are a little difficult but if you read the book and take your time on the tests you will do well. Great atmosphere in the class as well.

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PSY1012
Jan 2, 2010

Shes an awesome teacher, definitly makes the class very interesting. Cant imagine myself being bored in her class. never any homework. just 4 tests and discussions and thats it!! easy A str8 up.

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PSY1012
Feb 16, 2010

Prof. Hollister is very knowlegeable, she usually lectures before every test, test are online 2 attempt maximun. One critique/essay, some extra credict opportunities. She is esay going, helpful, and diligent.

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PSY1012
Mar 16, 2010

Awesome professor, makes class interesting and worthwhile. Online test: open book and notes with 2 attempts each. Buy the book and powerpoint printout they are very helpful for tests. Taking her again for DEP 2004.

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PSY1012
Nov 10, 2010

I took her class online. Good professor. Extra credit opportunities. If you study the book, you can ace the tests. You get two attempts for the test. The discussions are fun. Somewhat understanding. Recommended.

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PSY1012
Dec 16, 2010

I took the online class. Pretty easy, but you definitely need the book. 5 tests and 8 discussions are your grade. You have two attempts for the tests, highest score is kept. She's fast to respond to emails. I got an A, and would recommend.

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PSYCH0000
Dec 21, 2010

Dr. Hollister is very easy to understand, she is willing to help her students. She is very nice and is willing to work with you. I took her online class, it was a great first class to take online. Take her if you can!!

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PSY1012
May 2, 2011

Class is semi-easy as long as you read the book. Test has 50 questions and you have at least 2 hours to complete.(online class) Discussions also.The teacher communicate thru email and announcements. Lots of reading.

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DEP2004
May 24, 2012

Wonderful professor. Really knows what she is teaching. Pretty much she has experienced, and has a story for everything she teaches. Her stories apply well to the material, and she helps you understand the material well. You will learn. All she requires is 8 tests, and 8 discussions. Extra Credit opportunities are available.

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DEP2004
Jul 31, 2012

Dr. Hollister was great!!! Took the short online class this summer. The class was outlined to the letter. 8 quizzes, 8 discussions. That's it! She was very responsive to any questions you had and grading! MUST TAKE...

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DEP2004
May 22, 2013

She is amazing! I took her for 2 semesters,I recommend taking her hybrid class, tests are open book and notes. I never studied for the tests and I got an A for both General and Developmental Psych. Extra credit is offered and there are 8 discussions throughout the semester which help your grade. She makes psychology really fun! Seriously TAKE HER!

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PSY1012
Nov 2, 2013

Entertaining teacher and easy assignments. All you have to do are the weekly discussions and the chapter assessments. Tests are open book and you can use the Internet.

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PSY2012
Dec 17, 2013

If you can, take her. She's really the greatest teacher for psychology. She makes the class interesting & the time goes by fast because you're so focused on what she talking about. She gives 8 discussions which are easy as long as you do them, the activities are easy, and there are 5 test (including final) as long as you ready the book, you should have no problem getting at B or higher on it. It's online open book test also.

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PSY2012HYBRID
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 27, 2014

Great Professor but I agree a little arrogant. Tests are hard and a bit tricky. Don't recommend the hybrid course. Too much material to retain in a short period of time to be successful. What you discuss in class does not relate to the test what so ever! More difficult than it needs to be honestly...

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PSY1012
Apr 6, 2015

Professor Hollister is very knowledgeable and spends a lot of time in class talking about the things she knows. The tests are difficult, but you have two chances to take them and they are open book. Read your text book! Only way to pass the tests. Fun class, just make sure you do your discussions every week and the assignments and youll pass.

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DEP2004H
Grade: B
May 15, 2016

I took Professor Hollister for an online class so I don't really know her teaching style. Online, she's a little disorganized and sends out a dozen e-mails when the information easily could've been in one. Also make sure to stay on the ball with tests/assignment due dates as she isn't one to send announcements about them. Otherwise she's fine

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CLP2140
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

The workload is minimal while still covering all the information. All the assignments (except the discussions) are available on the first day of class so you can work ahead as far as you want. The tests are mostly multiple choice and 50 questions. I honestly haven't a single complaint about this course.

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PSY2012
Grade: A+
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Hollister was an amazing teacher, and she teaches in a lecture style while incorporating fun stories. All the tests are take home and there is no cumulative final. There's one career essay which was very easy as well. She's caring and a fun story teller, I'd definitely take her again.

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