3.7

Dr D. Hopper

Psychology - Hudson Valley Community College

3.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
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Would Retake
83
Reviews
3.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.7
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Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Completely unprofessional teacher

PSYC100 - 2.0 rating

She is a Very easy professor

DEVELOPPSYCH - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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Predicted Grade

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56% confidence
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Reviews (83)
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PSY
Feb 17, 2003

very funny, nice, fair, the best

5.0
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PSY
Jun 11, 2003

FUN FAIR COOL ****

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PSYCH
Sep 11, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYC100
Sep 16, 2003

She is the best teacher I have ever had! I love her stories and the way she relates everything we learn in pshycology to our everyday life and real problems that we deal with. She treats us as her peers! I Love her!

5.0
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100
Dec 20, 2003

she is fair she makes class very interesting with her stories!

5.0
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PSYC
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2004

awsome teacher, never a dry moment in her class, if only more teachers were like her

5.0
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PSY
Mar 21, 2004

No Comments

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PSY100
Jul 31, 2004

Nice teacher. Tells the weird stories, about her silly family.

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GENPHY
Nov 14, 2004

I dont think she realizes no one wants to hear about her family life, and her crazy neighbor. Take it with Oswalt

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PSYCH
Mar 17, 2005

She's def. a interesting teacher. She makes class fun and interesting and even though she goes a little off subject most of the time its still interesting and fun. I would def. recommend her.

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PSY100
Apr 23, 2005

uses stories to make psy interesting- VERY VERY FUNNY and cool. Covers a lot but gives great notes and time- fair to all, treats you like a peer- respects students! I Learned the most about life and psy from her. best professor I ever had.

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GENPSCY
Apr 23, 2005

brings psy to life with her hilarious to tragic stories. Then you apply it with your own story to make the theory real. It works. Get the hand outs which is most of the test. Took her for Soc Psy- it was more difficult and deep. Really loved this prof felt like she was a REAL prof

5.0
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SOCPSY
Apr 24, 2005

If you want an absolute fair classs but it is hard here it is. She curves, tests hard, on line but the stories are very funny. You do learn a lot even though it is on line. She gives her hme phone out! Will work with you and ask!

2.0
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CHILDPSY
May 12, 2005

she talks way to much about her personal problems. if you want to learn more about child psychology i suggest not taking her class but if you want to learn about a teacher's personal life then this is your teacher.

4.0
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CHILDPSYCH
May 20, 2005

Interesting teacher to say the least. If you want a class that you can miss and not get penelized for it then this lady is just what your looken for.

4.0
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SOCL200
May 23, 2005

She was intresting and somewhat helpful but does talk about personal bussiness with students.

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SOCIALPSYCH
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2005

She was different, that's for sure. I took her class online and got an A, so I can't complain too much. She does talk too much about personal things and had a party at the end of the year at her house.

5.0
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PSYCH101
Aug 24, 2005

LOVEDDDDDDDDD general psych.... got a B in the class and didnt even do the final.... although it doesnt hurt when your seeing her daughter..... haha AWESOME lady! and she blazes ALL THE TIME.... Crazy....

2.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

2.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

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3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Oct 4, 2005

She is one of the greatest teachers i have ever had. Take this class!

5.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Oct 6, 2005

An AWESOME teacher! The work is easy and the class is fun. She talks about her personal life a lot but it's nothing to be afraid of; she'll always keep you laughing as long as you don't piss her off. I love this class!

5.0
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PSYC10005
Oct 12, 2005

Fairly easy class if you study notes given out. Is very willing to do what ever it takes to make sure you understandthe material! Also very nice teacher

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SOCIALPSY
Oct 22, 2005

very funny and will do a lot to help students-gives notes study guide-prepares you- there are no surprises if you do what told to. Great way of making you think about life- uses stories. Really cares about students- throws a party at end of semester- lives in a mansion! This is my 2nd class with her. never boring.

4.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY100
Oct 26, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 15, 2005

No Comments

1.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Nov 17, 2005

worst teacher ever. spends most of class talking about her personal life and sharing her political views. On the bright side; NO homework ever, and you will never have to say anything in class. She will do ALL the talking.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Dec 20, 2005

very fun made me want to come to class everyday if you want an A you need to earn gets a lil side tracked sometimes but makes class enjoyable with all her stories and yes they are all true

5.0
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GENERALPSYCH
Jan 18, 2006

EXCELLENT teacher. She always made me want to come to class because you told stories everyday but some of them helped with what we were studying.. shes not mean and VERY fair. Her tests are great she lets you know whats on them. I loved this teacher and will take her again if i can!!!!!

5.0
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INTROTOPSYCH
Feb 11, 2006

I have a BS and am going back to school for Nursing. The information that I recieved delivered from Dr. Hopper was the most relevent information I've ever recieved in a class. WOW! I got an A. GUIDE TO A's in DR. HOPPERS CLASS: 1.GO TO CLASS 2. TAKE ALL THE NOTES YOU CAN (in class discussion topics show up on the test) 3.AND READ THE CHAP

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PSY101
Apr 19, 2006

No Comments

5.0
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PSY100
Apr 27, 2006

she's good teacher.

3.0
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PSYC100
Apr 30, 2006

No Comments

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GENPSYCH
Jul 15, 2006

Often late and very talkative. Take notes - a lot of class discussion questions show up on exams.

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PSYC100
Jan 10, 2007

Yes, she does talk about herself and her tenure andnhow none of the staf like her, but her class was amazing. She def knows what she's talking about and (I'm sure she said it to every class) we were her favorites. Class material was easy and the tests are exactly what she says they'll be. If you aren't a wuss and don't mind swearing, take Dr Hopper

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PSYC04
Mar 14, 2007

Yeah, she likes to talk about how rich she is and how she is so perfect. But she says the funniest sh*t i could sit in her class all day long and not get bored. There is never no work no nothing and when she gives test she gives the best study guide. She is easy and great. Shed loves to swear and keeps things very interesting for her students.take

3.0
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PSYCH100
May 30, 2007

overall a very interesting person and teacher however textbook was pointless to buy/read. she gives hardly any assignments/ tests and if you mess up on just one it can really effect your final grade. her study guides are what she bases her tests mostly on, so follow those!!

4.0
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PSYC101
Aug 10, 2007

funny lady.. loves to tell stories and talk about sex.. tests are based on her hand outs.. highly recommended

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PSYC100
Aug 27, 2007

great teacher, a little nutty but arent we all. i love how some of these comments state what a horrible teacher she is, but i will bet none of them had the balls to tell her this to her face. plain and simple 98% of the student body loves her

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PSY150
Sep 7, 2007

I took her twice and to be honest I never learned anything about psych but it was the most entertaining class ever.she talks about crazy things in her life like how rich she is and her opinion on everything! No homework at all.Kinda hard tests if you dont take notes.If you actually want to learn don't take her.If you want a fun class,take her.

5.0
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PSY100
Oct 11, 2007

every one should take her

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PSY100
Dec 12, 2007

No Comments

5.0
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PSYC100
Apr 26, 2008

Best Professor I have ever had. She tell you like it is and she knows her stuff. She is kinda crazy, but she makes it worth coming in for an 8am class!! I would take her again anytime!!

4.0
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PHYC100
Jun 1, 2008

good teacher clarified things well. drops lowest test grade and really she just is scary on the first day but shes not really like that. she rarly gives out he assingments

5.0
1.0
PSYCH100
Jul 22, 2008

Best teacher alive!!! She is a little crazy, but all her lectures are so much fun!! You should really take her classes.. ALL OF THEM!!

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PSYC100
Aug 26, 2008

Dr. Hop, what can I say she is amazing! I have to say this women can get a little crazy(in a good way), but she really loves to teach and she cares a lot about her students. I have taken all of her classes and have A's. Just take notes and read the online lectures and you will do just fine!

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PSYCH100
Sep 14, 2008

you wont learn anything worth remembering

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3.0
PSYCH101
Sep 19, 2008

I love this woman. She is out of her mind but it makes the class awsome. I am in the middle of taking her class so my judgement might be a little off but I absiloutly love her.

5.0
2.0
PSY100
Mar 1, 2009

FAIR, kind, and truely caring. Do your work and get a good grade...Very funny....

5.0
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PSY200
Mar 1, 2009

you know what ya get - a no bs class that is fair and fun. You will want to go

5.0
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PSY212
Mar 1, 2009

if you read something bad it is a probably from a person who failed. She really cares. I learned more in this class...She is what a professor should be. Very fair. Hysterical laughing over boring material! Just do your work...

5.0
3.0
PSYCH04
May 7, 2009

One of the nicest teachers I've had. Her teaching style is uncanny and she's just awesome!

5.0
2.0
PSYC100
May 7, 2009

sincerely one of the best, if not the best, professor I've had to date. I had my share of laughs and more than my share of learning. Experienced and very well rounded

5.0
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PSYC100
May 10, 2009

GREAT PROF. i had her at 8am but it was worth it she was halarious and fun! I would take her over anytime if i had to

5.0
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PSYCH101
May 15, 2009

Very Fair, just have to do the work...

4.0
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PSYC100
May 18, 2009

Don't take this class if you are easily offended. That being said, she takes some getting used to, but she's overall a good teacher. She's not always a straightforward teacher and she goes off on a lot of random tangents. You have to almost teach yourself at some points, but reading the text helps. She gives easy tests, assuming you pay attention.

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PSYCH100
Jan 2, 2010

Judgemental. Rude. Too many stories about home life. I passed her class, but have no respect for her. If you are older and in college, don't take her class. She'll look down on you. Show up to her class and take notes on relevant info, and you'll pass. Other than that, definately not a friendly person though, unless you're young.

4.0
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PSYC100
Jan 10, 2010

Hopper says anything and everything that is on her mind. She can be very nice one day but kind of mean the next. She is a fantastic story teller, but I think she stretches the truth a bit. She makes class interesting, but is not always clear. 4 M.C. tests. 3 Assignments. Doesn't use book much: just take notes. Pretty easy class. Exempts from final.

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PSY100
Jan 12, 2010

I am older..Last day of class she put up FB and showed us her bandaged kids...She relays experience into psy- She hardly told ANY stories and lectured fast and furious about Psychology. Get there early and for a few min she will crack and joke around before class. Very fair but if you are not there to learn you are one of the unhappy ones! A+ prof

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SOC200
Jan 12, 2010

GREAT!!!! Intersting FAIR!!!CARING...HAs a web site for students. Covers a lot of material.

5.0
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PSY100
Mar 5, 2010

The best teacher EVER!!! She was very funny, willing to help if you were serious. She made classes very interesting by including stories and life stories in her lectures. I would raccomend her to anyone.

1.0
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PSYCH100
May 12, 2010

Hate Her. She's awful. Nothing that she says pertains to psychology, it's all blabbing about her personal life. If you wanna learn nothing and fail because she taught you nothing, then go ahead take this class.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH200
May 17, 2010

Best EVER! If you did poorly it was because you didnt do ANYTHING! People should evaluate their work before they post negative comments about other! Take Dr. Hopper if you have the chance!

5.0
2.0
HIST100
Nov 13, 2010

A few of people are rubbed the wrong way by her but she is fair, and most definitely willing to help if you show interest. Strong language involved.

1.0
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PSYCH100
Dec 15, 2010

This lady is insane. She's got psychological issues. Which is probably part of the reason why she became a psychology teacher. Most of these people give her good ratings because her class is interesting because it's all about her lecturing about her personal life. So unless you want to learn nothing and wonder why your failing then take her

5.0
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PSYC100
Dec 23, 2010

Best teacher ever. She is willing to help in all aspects in class and home life. She uses lots of family examples to help understand points. If you ever take psych 100, I highly recommend Dr. Hopper. She is the best teacher I have ever had at HVCC.

5.0
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PSYC100
Mar 15, 2011

By far the best teacher Ive ever had. She told stories all class which you actually learned from. Great person in general, defiantly take this teacher.

3.0
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SOCL200
May 11, 2011

Does nothing but rant the entire class every class. Only three assignments the whole semester and their directions were very unclear. Unorganized. No tests.

1.0
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PSYC100
May 12, 2011

Dr. Hooper was disrespectful. She accused me and another student of cheating and when she found out that we didn't cheat like we said! She never apologized. I STRONGLY regret having her as a teacher I learned nothing in the class with her talking about her personal life. She would also text her friend and then yell at us if we had our phones out.

5.0
5.0
PYSC101
Aug 7, 2011

She was a great teacher. She gives out review sheets before the tests and all you need to do is study them to get good grades. She does involve the class by giving examples from her own life and sometimes asking students. Be warned do not text in her class or she will call you out on it in front of the class.

2.0
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SOCL200
Nov 5, 2011

Horrible teacher, she has no idea what she is doing. Teaching right from the textbook, class is boring. DO NOT TAKE!!! I REPEAT!

4.0
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PSYC101
Nov 16, 2011

I thought Dr. Hopper was a great teacher. She gets side tracked a lot which I know bothers some people but I appreciate it because talking about the same thing for an hour would bore me to tears. She is strict but as long as you are respectful to her you won't have a problem. Definitely study for her tests, but as long as you study you'll do fine.

5.0
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PSYC100
Nov 28, 2011

A very good teacher. Class is very interesting. I admit, she reuses the same jokes, she's loud, she's rather abrupt, but she knows what she's talking about, she'll support you, and she'll defend you. She doesn't use email and she does not look kindly on absences, but if you're a good student, she's a great teacher. I recommend her.

4.0
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PSYC100
Dec 1, 2011

Great Professor! Very informational. VERY FUNNY! Knows what she is talking about. Does not take crap from anyone and is VERY opinionated. I would recommend taking her class though, she made everything even more interesting.

5.0
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PSYCH100
Dec 11, 2011

Uses personal experiences to make class interesting. She cares very much about her students and is understanding. She has very stern values and you will know how she feels. Very good overall. If you need to take a psychology class I highly recommend her.

5.0
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PSYC100
Dec 30, 2011

She is a great teacher, very sincere and will create a great relationship with her students. Limited work, just read the book and go to class.

5.0
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PSYCH101
Jan 9, 2012

Professor Hopper is an excellent teacher. At first she sounds really strict, but after a few weeks of class you will start loving her. Very funny! If you take psychology, then take it with Professor Hopper, you will not be disappointed!

5.0
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PSYCH100
Jan 22, 2012

Dr. Hopper was a great teacher. She was very funny and had any interesting stories. I have never looked forward to going to a class so much, and she made the semester much easier. I miss her a lot! Hopefully I will have her again :)

5.0
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PSYC100
Jan 23, 2012

best psyc professor at hvcc

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PSYC100
Feb 7, 2012

Not good. Her teaching style is by telling you whats already in the book, and then talking about her life. She constantly puts students down and boosts about her having a pH.d. She has a strict cell phone policy but often leaves class to make a call, or walks in on the phone. Completely unprofessional teacher.

4.0
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DEVELOPPSYCH
Dec 10, 2013

She is a Very easy professor. I took her class online and all you really have to do is take chapter tests (the answers being from the book) and write essays. Her grading is very easy.

2.0
3.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Dec 2, 2014

The class was do-able, but it was no walk in the park so to speak. Don't think you can just look up the answers online for weekly tests, you will actually have to read the text. There's weekly 500 word essays, sometimes more then one. I found that sometimes her assignments weren't clear and neither were the due dates. Be prepared.

1.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Mar 17, 2015

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A (2)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
A: 2
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.01 avg change
Dec
Jan
Feb
Dec
Dec
Mar
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

100

5.0

(1)

PSY

5.0

(3)

PSYC

5.0

(1)

GENPSCY

5.0

(1)

SOCPSY

5.0

(1)
+30 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PYSC101

5.0

PSYCHOLOGY

4.3

SOCIALPSY

4.0

PSY101

4.0

GENPHY

3.0

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