This is an easy course: 4 multiple choice tests, one short paper. She puts PowerPoints on the web and then reads them in class. Very cheeful and happy to answer any questions. She tells you what will be on each test. Very straight-forward.

For Psych of women class, she is extremely enthusiastic about the material. Sweet, kind lady. Exams are essay but they are OPEN BOOK & OPEN NOTE (very easy!). Very interesting class. Actually look forward to going to class!

take this class! it's so easy, and she is so nice! very smart lady! easy easy easy tests easy A!!!!

she's a smart person- i'm glad that exams aren't the biggest focus, just wants everyone to learn about women (isn't that the point?). yea, u don't have to go to class but its no fun b/c the discussion can be interesting. read the text- its cool.

VERY UNDERSTANDING AND VERY WILLING TO HELP

Good teacher, go to all the lecture, might be a bit boring sometimes, but go anyway, you will learn a lot. Read the book, it's easy to do well in this class, but you have to do the work and read the book. Very nice person and very understanding.

I never had any problems with her. This class is a definite easy A.

READ THE BOOK. the tests are the hardest part of this class, so make sure you study everything. if you did good memorizing junk like names and definitions, you'll be alright. NOT a bs class.

I don't know why people complain about Mrs. O'Brien. If you go to class and follow along with the reading, you'll have absolutely no problem. This isn't a hard class. She's clear and there's not that much information.

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She's just like any other lecturer, BORING!!! There's alot of material and her lectures come directly from the publishers of the book. Take the optional Pre & Post tests and optional chapter quizes to see right answers. Her online quizes and 1/3 of her tests questions come directly from those.

A very nice and understanding person. Definitely an easy A. Just do all the reading and the online chapter tests and quizzes. Exams arent the main focus, learning is.

She is a very helpful teacher who uses material straight from the book and online quizzes. If you take all the practice tests, you don't even have to read the chapter. Sometimes lecture is boring but the movies she plays are hysterical.

One of the most interesting classes I ever took. She wants it to be an active learning class and it is for the most part. Open note and book exams just because she wants you to do well. Projects are not hard at all. (Powerpoint presentation about article)

Her 100 course is straight forward, easy A if you have good study skills. Seems rather biased against evolutionary psych.

Really, REALLY easy class. You only have to read the slides and most of the stuff on the test is from the practice exams online. Easy A, but class can get excruciatingly boring sometimes. It's an intro class, so don't expect any indepth stuff (at all). She does seem to lean towards humanist psych.

Easy class... all the exam questions come straight from the online book you have to buy. put in a couple hrs studying b4 each test and you are good to go.

The class was very interesting, and not hard, but she is disorganized, and tends to go off on tangents

Decent teacher. Uses lots of powerpoints and videos. Rather challenging tests, but they are from the book company and most of them are on the online component anyway so you can study them before taking test. Boosts grade if you spend a lot of time online and if you sit in the front row. I recommend her.

this class is the only psych class that doesnt grade on quizzes..the grades are based on three exams, on five chapters EACH. which is why just about half the class failed. my advice: STAY. AWAY.

Very awesome lady, she knwos her stuff and keeps class interesting, uses lots of power points and videos, her tests are fairly challanging but she does let you use your books and notes for part of it! very interesting class highly reccommendable

Great professor. Really wants her students to do well and goes out of her way to assist those who need help. Classes are mostly powerpoints, which can be found online. Also uses videos in class, which are nice because they break up monotony. Online quizzes are part of grade and helpful. Go to class and read, get an A. Slack off and get a B.

If you are thinking "hey this is an introductory course so I won't have to do crap but still get an A" but you are sadly mistaken. Since this is a 4 cred class, you have to put a lot of effort into getting an A. She knows what she's talking about, but the class itself is hard. It wasn't worth taking in my opinion, but I still got my A.

This class was great, not to mention easy if you read the text and do the labs. Tests are moderately difficult, but she gives a study guide and curves. Plus she offers extra credit for GOING to class and participating in research studies.

A good professor with fair tests (but you will need to study).

Online powerpoint notes that are gone over in class.

it was an easy class....very dull. reading thebook got you through it but she was nice, so. extra credit exists!

Interesting information and she just wants you to learn something. Not big on memorization of facts-allows a lot of open book and take home because she knows whats really important. She wants you to take somethin away from the class, other than just a grade. Definitely recommend class for psych and education majors

While attendance isn't mandatory, she does hand out worksheets for participation points. She really likes the online exams, and you have to do 3 for each chapter. All of her powerpoints are online. She taught directly from the book. Very easy to get an A or a B if you did the online work.

Great, Great, Great Professor, and little on the feminist side, but kind of motherly in a way...She is cool, and can teach, people say the lectures are boring, but she knows how to teach..she gives you these hard online quizzes but they help you for the Test...I am now a Psychology Minor Because of her!!

She was cool. the homework will make you want to gouge your eyes out but the lectures are very interesting.

One of the best teachers Ive had! She is clear, and sweet. Very helpful and her lectures are clear and interesting. Just make sure you read for this class.

Boring lectures, but the class was easy. The online work is time consuming, but a lot of students feel it's helpful in learning the material. If you want an A, you'll have to go to class.

Very hard to fail. She gives 4 tests one is the final. She also uses the online program so there is alot of assignments but all of them help your grade extremely. She lectures out of the book and her powerpoints which she also posts online.Only reason you would have to come to class is the little group assignments she gives for extra points.

The majority of lecture was her reading directly from the slides taken from the teaching material provided with the books, verbatim. Hardly cracked the book, and aced it. She's a professional with her own clients, but the class was dreadfully boring.

She is an okay professor. Exams are open note, open book but it does not really help. Grade fairly. Give out a few in class activity and one huge presentation for 10-15 mins. If you do well on this presentation You will do will in the class.

very good teacher. if you study and try it is guaranteed an A. learn practical things too! films are very interesting

She's an alright teacher with an alright class; not overly tough, but also not overly easy. The homework can be time consuming and sometimes the questions aren't even addressed in the textbook. I'd recommend taking her.

a bit hard to get an A in the course b/c not a lot of points in the class. exam format changed throughout the semester, but it was always open-book. class lectures are generally very interesting if you're interested in gender at all. also, COME TO CLASS. the class assignment may be the diff. between a B or an A :(.

She is a very good teacher. Tests are a little on the hard side, but they are open book. You have to go to class to be able to get the class activity points. Topics are very interesting and lecturs greatly enhance the textbook.

stupid online groupwork was the worst part. Other than that, it was a regular class, go to class, read the text. She puts the posts the powerpoints, which is helpful.

The slides aren't made available online, but the class is based purely on the book. Attendance is only needed for the small groups, which is how she grades attendance. The online work is quick and easy.

Very nice teacher to talk to.

For those who have read the book 1984, this woman would be one of those high ranking officials working for Big Brother. She's one of those psychologists who thinks that anyone who shows signs of embracing particularness and individualism is mentally ill. If you're a PSYC major, choose your leaders carefully. We don't want 1984 to come to life.

I took the hybrid psych 100 course.The labs were stupid and time-consuming,but easy.The online exams and quizzes were easy.She is knowledgeable but tough.Exams are easy only if you do the work.Do all the work, review the study guides at the end of each chapter,show up to class and you should get an A. Bring your clicker to every class

Good class and requires you to work. No loafing but 4 credit A is worth it. learned a lot.

clean on what to do. You have to work but it's all very clear. Learn how to use online labs.

very concerned about students. will adapt testing if you ask her. knows her stuff and brings in interesting speakers. read the book!!!

just do the work like they say and you are fine. great online studying so just come to class and have fun

really great class and OBrien is very good with helping us understand and relate the text to our families. learned alot

This lady wants you to do well and will help, but you gotta work. Read and do labs.

Tough class with reading and essays tests, but it's good. She let's students use books for exams and have input into test content. Great guest speakers.

loads of writing for WI class but really helpful, interesting and great class to end my four years at UMBC. I wish I had taken her other courses.

didn't think I"d like the subject, but it makes sense. Good ss course

hard class but most interesting one yet.

good online work and you can sleep in class when not in group.

great course and you learn alot

really good gened course. Like her and enjoyed the group work. fun class

good class, nice person and fun group work. Just do the assignments and study with peer mentors.

really hard topics and makes you think. Not for students who like multiple choice. Really good essay exams. Got to read to the book.

Really good gen ed course with lots of online work that helps. Would take another psyc class with her.

Great class to come to. Enjoyed the reading and class discussions. Online stuff prepares you for a final but the group work is more important.

good intro class with lots of online learning. Had a blast in class with groups

really leaned alot but wished there were no exams. Guest speakers awesome and she really knows the field.

Loved this class!!!

Really great class and it is seminar so you have to read and talk. But just a good class to take and fairly easy if you do the work

class is so easy if you just follow the syllabus. good discussions in class. don't skip class or lose points

good online content and class is fun

class is too large, but the topics are good. Learned but had to read a bunch of chapters. Great discussions, but wish we could have had more time to talk in groups. Liked the balance and not all feminists stuff

Really a fun course and we learned a lot. Fun online work and small groups were hilarious. Good time and good application of concepts. Liked a lot.

Just go to class, read and do your work. Learned about pretty interesting stuff

not relevant to my major, but she cares about students learning and tries to keep us interested.

There are so many resources to help you pass this class. Had some people in class who really did not like it, but they were not interested in much .

I found this to be a pretty easy class. People say her lectures are boring, but I thought she was very engaging. If you want to get an A in the course, do these 3 things: Read the book - some MC test questions are random, so knowing the random facts is necessary, Go to class (graded exercises), Ask her for help. She cares and is a good professor!

Pretty easy class and the material is interesting. Attendance is a must since there is usually assignments to do in class and there is also a lot of online work. She's not really a harsh grader though, so if you do all the assignments it should be an easy A.

Lots of small groups, clickers, and labs. Lecture powerpoints are okay, but you have a better chance reading the book and taking notes on your own. Finishing online labs is the key to success. The semester is organized in the syllabus. Keep up and you'll pass. Peer mentors are super helpful.

writing intensive but learned so much! Get ready to discuss and talk about readings. Can't be lazy and allows for different viewpoints.

She is a very nice professor who is passionate about psychology. Easy to approach and talk to if you have problems or concerns. Learned a lot about family psychology through weekly discussion style lectures, textbook readings, and writing assignments.

Good class, but you have to work. She helps if you need special care. Has lots of resources for students

really interesting even though I am not a major. Funny class discussions and good examples of how psychology fits into everyday life.

good for gened course. fun class topics

Do the online labs, prepare for exams, easy A.

She lectures fast but posts power points. Not many exams but definitely go to study session or you'll be lost for the exam. There are little assignments every class to make sure you're reading but they are not hard at all. You don't have to read to pass, but you'll need the book to study.

I love Dr. O'Brien. She is very genuine. This class consists of preclass postings, reflection papers, a midterm, and a final. All of the assignments are easy. She posts the powerpoints so you do not have to write quickly in class. I highly recommend this class.

She's a very nice lady. Her lectures were taken straight out of the book, so reading and paying attention to her lectures is good because that will help you out for the exams. The questions are a bit random, but it's really nothing too challenging. She gets you the information you need in a clear manner, and doesn't beat around the bush.

Do the online labs on time. Don't wait until the last minute. Peer review sessions are concise and helpful, and if you have any concerns, go to Dr. O'Brien's office hours because she's such a great person and very understanding. Her chapters take a long time to read, but they're interesting. Manage your time well, and you'll get an A.

Dr. O'Brien has decent lectures and is pretty funny. There is group work. She randomly does clicker questions for participation points, so show up to class. Homework consists of reading, labs, quizzes, and tests; exams are taken in class. Don't worry though; there are plenty of review sessions and TAs there to help.

Sweet professor. Her exams aren't overly difficult but there is a good amount of online homework due, as well as labs. If you do the readings and complete all online materials on time, it becomes very easy for you to earn an A. The final exam is incredibly straight forward; I earned a 93% without studying. (You should still study though!)

better than my social work class. come to participate in a really good discussion and see contemporary films. great class for anyone interested in child welfare.

General course in large lecture hall. she knows most of the students after midterm and likes to relate psychology to other disciplines. STEM major who did not like the content but liked the course. good teacher

really good class. Attendance is more about participation in groups discussing related issues. Sad topics but so much in the news! I really liked the class.

weekly writing but it's ok. It is a process to get to a good paper at the end. Loved the content and felt like grad school seminar. If you love psyc, then you will love this course.

Great class on problems in teens and college age adolescents. It is writing intensive so beware you write each week and there is a paper. She gives feedback electronically just read the rubric comments. Helpful and wants students to succeed. Good discussions in class.

I've had Dr. O'Brien for two different classes now, and I still really like her teaching style. She is a very sweet professor, who cares for her students. She is big on discussion and how you can bring your real world experience into the classroom. She might be my favorite professor in the psychology dept!

Nice and fun prof, You need to either do the reading or take really good lecture notes, pay attention in lecture she will call people out for sleeping or being on there phones in lecture. A fair bit of work but not to bad over all.

course is easy-just do the work online and come to class to participate. You learn if you read and do the work. some really good sessions. Movies are fun.

I loved this class so much. The material is interesting and O'Brien makes it even more interesting in lectures. Her teaching is clear and she has a sense of humor. The work is pretty self-paced and it isn't difficult to get a good grade. Just do the reading (textbook is easy to understand) and do online assignments on time.

great discussions with lots of reflective writing before class. But there is a rubric that tells you what you should include in the reflection. very open and honest.

really good topics ; some boring, but mostly fun. movies were good. make sure you look at paper rubric before submitting. online tests and basically good course. come to class as there are group projects once a week.

fun class discussions. Papers are short and rubric is on bb. Had fun in the course with the topics.

She plays carpool karaoke in the mornings before class starts. Such a sweet professor and wants the best for her students. Is very knowledgable about the topics she discusses. Show up to class!!!

The tests really aren't hard as long as you read and practice some of the practice problems she gives you and the ones in the book and you will do well. Attendance is not a grade specifically but she has group assignments and those are grades (you never know when). Online labs aren't that hard but make sure you DO YOUR LABS (easy A's).

Easy A, show up to class for group activities and clicker questions (Worth 14% of your grade!), do your homework and you should do fine. The textbook is really nice, and definitely has useful information relevant to the tests, which were tricky, but not impossible. The class was at 8:30 AM, but she showed us interesting videos to keep us awake.

Dr. Obrien was a nice lady, and she definitely knew what she was talking about. She would occasionally give group work and clicker questions unannounced, so I wouldn't skip her lectures. As long as you read the textbook, though, you should be good.

Dr. O'Brien is a solid professor. Teaches using PowerPoint-based lectures (not posted on BB), videos and light humor. Interesting and useful material. Attendance graded by participation (clicker ?s, in-class assignments). 4 unit exams; no final. Read book; some exam ?s are verbatim. Sit in front to avoid disruptive students (talkers, texters, etc).

Class was really interesting and had actual cases to discuss. Really good for social work and psyc mental health.

fun class and just do the online work.

The class is easy, just lots of online work. The only thing that was kind of tricky were the exams, but going to the peer mentor review sessions really helps prepare for exams because they go over questions from past exams.

good class in psychology. I am a social work student but really enjoyed this class.

Dr OBrien is an amazing professor. Most writing intensive courses make you write a lot of papers; this course only required one, and we spent the entire semester on it. She's a very kind, understanding, and flexible person who was always available by email for anything we needed. Her lectures were also interesting, and she encouraged participation.

LIfespan is really interesting and she helps by getting you ready for exams

very helpful for nursing and premed.

Good class

wants students to do well

good online course; just do the work and go to class

Easy course

She's a very sweet, kind, and considerate woman. It's best to get on her good side so write a nice email when you reach out w/ a question :) Textbook is included, but going off her lectures work just fine to pass this class with a high B or an A. Kinda dry/bland though, but attendance is needed to do group work.

really works with students. cares and tries to help you get a good grade. If you don't show up or do the work, then it's on you. lectures help review the readings.

just do the work...fair and makes the course relevant to allied health.

very approachable. Helped during office hours and read multiple drafts. if you do the work, you are fine. You learn alot.

The professor is nice and is very excited about the class. The class consists of each group facilitating the chapter on the day of the class. The majority of the work is online and those are usually quizzes and critical thinking and a project. Overall, the class is interesting and she makes you engage in the discussion we have each week.

Online course for 2.5 hours long, 4 exams throughout the semester and they are 150 MC questions for 2 hrs 15 min which is insane. Some material on it we never even talk about. But overall, she is extremely nice and a great professor and passionate about human growth and development! Take this class!

Met once a week, 2-hour-long online lectures with a 5-10 min break, and group work at the end of every session. Wasn't too bad as long as you did the synchronous work you a guaranteed an A. 4 exams which had 150 questions- had to do them in 2.5 hours (insane but only downside) overall nice professor she was very sweet and had a nice voice

Online lectures can be lengthy, but Professor O'Brien is passionate and helpful. The workload is manageable if you stay on top of it. unstuck study is a great tool for efficient study prep.

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