4.5

Ellen Broom

Psychology - Texas Christian University

4.5
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
92%
Would Retake
161
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4.5
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.5
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92%

Would Retake

161

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What Students Say

Really good professor

PSYCH10213 - 5.0 rating

NO QUIZZES, ONLY ONE 1 PAGE PAPER

PSYC10213 - 3.0 rating
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Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

59%

Textbook Required

52%

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Reviews (161)
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PSYC0213
Oct 17, 2007

this is the easiest class i have ever taken. she emails you notes and gives you a study guide from the test. you just highlight whats on the study guide in your notes and youre set! i never once even opened the book and I got an A. easiest psych teacher ever.

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PSYCPSYC
Mar 31, 2008

This is a VERY easy class. Just study the power points she gives out and you can pass the tests easily with the study guide. And if you don't do so good on the test, you can get "participation" points...even though attendance isn't taken, sometimes there were easy activities that you got points for. Watched alot of vidoes. TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
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PYSCHGEN
Apr 27, 2008

This is the best psychology class to take! Dr. Broom is very nice, and the tests are extremely easy because she gives you a study guide that tells you exactly what to study, and you don't even have to read the book because she gives you power point notes that tell you everything you need to know. You do need to go to class for participation points1

5.0
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PSYCMEAS
Jun 8, 2008

Easy class, boring material for the most part! Dr. Broom is a great prof though and makes it as interesting as possible. She is super nice and always willing to help! I recommend her!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH213
Oct 28, 2008

Gives good lecture notes.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1021
Dec 2, 2008

Easy class! Easy A. Like the teacher, highly suggest taking the class, or any class with her for that matter!!

5.0
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PSYCGEN
Jan 9, 2009

Dr. Broom is a wonderful teacher. Easy B if you go to class and pay attention to the slides. Attendance not taken, but there are some activities for grades in class that cannot be made up. Textbook is not needed - all test info comes from powerpoints and videos in class. She's willing to help you and is eay to talk to. TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
2.0
PSYCHINTR
Jan 13, 2009

Dr. Broom is great! I loved her- very helpful and makes the material interesting. She puts all powerpoints online w/ fill-in-the blanks for notes. Exams are pretty easy and Dr. Broom gives study guides. She's always willing to talk with you. plus, on another note, its fun to see what she wears- its always cute. TAKE THIS CLASS WITH DR. BROOM!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1021
Apr 14, 2009

Easy A!!! Take this class!

5.0
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GENERPSYC
Apr 30, 2009

Easiest class EVER!! Dont buy book, you never use it. Attendance not mandatory. Easy extra credit. Interesting, enjoyable class. Dr. Broom is so sweet & funny. Take this course, EASY A!!!!

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GENERPSYC
Apr 30, 2009

EASY A!!! lots of extra credit. Dr. Broom is the best! Wish she taught more classes! GPA booster! Attendance not mandatory but helps. All multiple choice tests, come from her powerpoint notes that you fill in in class. SO EASY!

4.0
1.0
PSYC1021
May 8, 2009

She is a fun and easy teacher, go to her class, the tests are 50 q's off slides. Class activities, and is willing to work with you for your grade! An extremely easy A and ridiculous non-thinking B!

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PSYCGEN
May 21, 2009

Awesome, easy A. I you mad B in the exams do the expriments 10 hour it would be A. No text use,do class activity the date for activities are in the last page of each chapter in powerpoint, so you know when is activity. make she gives examples for everything remeber examples because her test questions are application questions and difinations.

5.0
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PSYCGENE
Jun 28, 2009

If you study, it's very possible to get an A but I know some people who would study a lot and barley pass the tests. you have to go to class for the activites &you don't need the book. Dr. Broom is such a sweet lady and very interesting. TAKE HER! :)

5.0
2.0
PSYC1021
Nov 9, 2009

tests are not too hard... I've gotten A's by only doing her test reviews the night before

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INTROPSYC
Nov 10, 2009

Really sweet lady! Tests are more application than definition, but she warns you about that and will answer any questions you might have.

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GENPSYC
Nov 20, 2009

So easy. You would have to be brain dead in order to not make an A. Her test questions may be application ones, but the answer is intuitively obvious. Don't listen to that review below this one. Her class is easy and Dr. Broom is amazing and sweet! I love her. (And she never wears the same clothes more than once)

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GENERPSYC
Nov 23, 2009

Dr. Broom is so cute and sweet! TAKE HER CLASS!!! It's ridiculous how easy it is. You really don't have to go to class, she does power points posted online and then you go to class to fill in the blanks. She gives you a study guide for the exams that tell you whats on the exam. DONT BUY THE TEXT BOOK!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1021
Nov 30, 2009

Dr. Broom makes coming to class really interesting! She teaches off of powerpoints, which she posts online but you have to go to class to fill in the blanks. GO TO CLASS! If you do you won't have to read the book and you will get to hear her application examples which almost always appear on the tests. Great class and teacher!

5.0
2.0
GENPSYC
Nov 30, 2009

I took gen psych with her. She is very stylish and gives lots of examples. Attendance not mandatory but I would go, she gives answers to tests when you go. Notes are easy from the powerpoint. Tests aren't that hard. great prof

4.0
1.0
GENPSYC
Apr 14, 2010

Broom is very nice and the class is not very hard. It's really easy to do well if you go everyday or at least know someone who has the notes there is no reason to not get an A. There is lots of extra credit and she is willing to work with you to get a better grade. Top notch prof.

5.0
1.0
GENPSYC
Oct 5, 2010

Teacher is really cute and cool. Easy A. Just study powerpoints

5.0
1.0
INTROPSYC
Oct 30, 2010

GREAT! TAKE HER WITHOUT A DOUBT! Not too much work and very easy to understand! tell you EXACTLY whats on the test! Don't take for granted tho.

5.0
2.0
PSYC0213
Oct 31, 2010

Take this class!! She is great!! I love it, I have a B in the class without much studying at all. You can get 10 extra credit points by doing extra psychology study hours, so it's pretty easy to get a good grade. If you have a friend in the class with you, it's possible to switch off which days you go because she gives out test questions some days

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3.0
PSYCH1010
Dec 2, 2010

Very straightforward in the teaching, but the tests can be confusing. Easy B but you really have to study and try to understand the questions to get an A

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1021
Dec 3, 2010

I love Dr. B :] She is amazing! All of her test questions come from the slides that she teaches from in class. Is you show up, she gives free test questions in class. If you review the study guide you will do fantastic! She is extremely nice and helpful :] She is perfect for general psych! She really wants you to pass and helps you out.

5.0
1.0
GENPSYC
Dec 4, 2010

Dr. Broom is great! She really wants you to pass and get something out of the class at the same time. Go to class to fill in the slides and get test questions. If you study the exam review terms, then you will have no problems getting at least a high B. If you enjoy the material, it will be an easy A.

5.0
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PSYC101
Dec 8, 2010

Dr. Broom was a great teacher and I really enjoyed having her! She went out of her way to make sure that we knew what we needed to know to do well in the class and she made it fun!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH102
Dec 15, 2010

If you go to class, fill in the notes, do the activities, and study for the tests, you will get a good grade in the class. Definitely do the extra SONA hours. soooo worth it

5.0
1.0
PSYCH102
Dec 15, 2010

If you go to class, fill in the notes, do the activities, and study for the tests, you will get a good grade in the class. Definitely do the extra SONA hours. soooo worth it

5.0
1.0
GENPSYC
Dec 18, 2010

TAKE THIS CLASS! Not only is Dr B an extremely good prof, she is very nice to look at. Very down to earth, very good at teaching, tests are very fair, she's very very nice and she's gorgeous! Study the powerpoints and do the 5 extra sona hours and you should be able to pull out an A without too much effort.

5.0
1.0
GENPSYC
Jan 10, 2011

General Psychology Dr. B is freaking fantastic. She is very passionate about psych and about life, both of which make the class a real joy to take. Reviews for her class make the test VERY easy as long as you come to class and pay attention. She is fair in everything. One of the best classes I have taken at TCU. TAKE THIS CLASS. It's worth it!!

5.0
1.0
PSYC1003
Jan 23, 2011

Dr Broom is such a nice teacher! Very helpful and good at explaining things. She gives test questions out in class so make sure you go. Study the review, do the activities, and sona and you should make an A. Definitely my favorite class this semester. Take Dr Broom!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
May 4, 2011

Highly recommend this class!!!! Easy A.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
May 4, 2011

Learned a lot and there are a ridiculous amount of extra credit opportunities. 20 points of your grade (out of 220) are just for showing up to class and getting a completion grade for doing activities. During reviews she literally tells you everything that's on the test. Very helpful professor!

4.0
1.0
PSYC1021
May 7, 2011

Super easy, definitely take broom, go to class and do Extra Credit sona hours. Dont blow it off, if you try youll for sure get an A

5.0
1.0
GENPSYC
Jun 1, 2011

Professor is super awesome. Studying for the exam is easy because it's straight off the slides or videos. Extra credit points given can boost you a whole letter grade. There is no reason for you to fail this class if you attend. Also, she gives away answers to the exam if you come on certain days. Take her!

5.0
5.0
PSYC1021
Jul 20, 2011

You better attend class! My sister had her 3 years ago when she gave an entire letter grade of extra credit if you did experiments, but now only 1/2 a letter grade. Hard to catch up if you miss class and don't do good on (epic fail) the first exam. I am taking her again and will go to class. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!

4.0
4.0
PSYC010
Aug 11, 2011

It can be really hard if you don't go to class much. Don't take the early class because you probably will skip lots.

4.0
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PSYC1021
Nov 20, 2011

Good prof! Willing to work with you, but tests are hard.

5.0
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PSYCH1021
Nov 27, 2011

Dr. Broom is the best for intro to psych! You do not need to buy the book nor attend class. The tests are straight from the notes. She also offers sona extra credit!However, if you are going to be a psych major, do not take her! Because her class is so easy, it will hurt you in the end.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH12
Nov 28, 2011

Dr. Broom is such a nice lady. She makes going to class fun and enjoyable. She gives examples that students can relate to and will even give you test questions on certain days. I love this class

5.0
2.0
PSYCH010
Nov 29, 2011

She is a great teacher! Very interesting!!! She gives away test questions in class and has very straight forward test reviews! I would highly recommend taking her!!! One of my favorite teachers!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1013
Nov 30, 2011

AWESOME everyone should take Broom and general psych. amazing teacher and easy class. nearly impossible to get lower then an A

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PSYCH1012
Nov 30, 2011

GREAT PROF! Test questions can be hard unless you go to class. Also, participation grade. Go to class!

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PSYCH101
Nov 30, 2011

Tests are too hard. They are mostly application. I missed some days because I was sick but she said I had to get a doctors note to make up the work and it is impossible to catch up now.

4.0
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PSYC101
Dec 2, 2011

Broom is the bombbb! She is awesome and keeps the class interested. If you actually go to class, which you should because there are random class assignments, you should do fine on the exams! You also have great extra credit opps too! TAKE HER!

5.0
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PSYCH1021
Dec 3, 2011

Great prof! I agree that tests are hard because they are application but if you go to class she gives out test questions. She also has participation grades which boosts your grade if you are in class when she has an activity. She is funny too!

5.0
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PSYC101
Dec 9, 2011

TAKE THIS CLASS. you don't need to buy the textbook and tests are off the powerpoints. she gives you some answers in class, so go to class. she makes psyc interesting and gives you alot extra credit opportunities. if you need extra help shes more than happy to help. overall everyone should take her

5.0
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PSYCH1012
Dec 11, 2011

Super Prof! Final exam was really hard, but extra credit will help! Go to class because it helps and she is funny.

4.0
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PSYCH101
Jan 2, 2012

Dr. Broom is a great professor! She puts fill in the blank notes on eCollege. If you study and do the extra credit SONA, you will definitely make an A. I recommend taking this class with Dr. B for a CA credit! She is willing to help you if you don't understand. Just e-mail her and she responds quickly.

5.0
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PSYCH1021
Mar 5, 2012

Great prof! Very helpful, but tests can be hard. If you go to class and do the extra credit SONA you can easily get a B. If you try, you can get an A!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Jun 21, 2012

She was a really fun teacher but just read off of the powerpoints which made it hard to memorize everything for the tests. I ended up just talking with my friend all class but had to study a lot for the final to get an A. A lot of extra-credit opportunities!

5.0
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PSYCHINTR
Jul 24, 2012

Easy class, great professor! Makes the lectures interesting. Lots of opportunities for extra credit. Notes are posted online with blanks, go to class to fill in the blanks. Must study for exams, still an easy A!!

5.0
2.0
PYSC010
Nov 7, 2012

Very interesting. Slides for chapters posted online. Very straightforward. I basically skimmed the chapters to look for things not in the slides. Tests are somewhat memory intensive but far from grade killers. Highly recommend this prof!!!

4.0
2.0
PSYC010
Nov 28, 2012

Easy class ! Make sure not to skip a ton of her classes because she does random activity grades . She does drop one of the activity grades so that is nice. An A is extremely easy on the test as long as you know the details of every big topic covered in class. The study guide that she gives you before the test is VERY helpful.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Dec 10, 2012

Study for her exams. You do not want to take the optional final. She's nice and kept class interesting.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH010
Dec 15, 2012

Best teacher I've ever had! She is sooo nice, really helpful, and funny! She offers lots of extra credit too! She is also an inspiring person. She's a role model, TAKE HER CLASS and you'll see why everyone loves her!

5.0
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PSYCH1
Jan 9, 2013

AWESOME PROFESSOR. She's so helpful. Just go to class with the power points and you'll be golden! Offers a ton of extra credit. Highly recommend!

2.0
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GENPSYCH
Mar 22, 2013

She is awful and penalizes you for wanting to learn. Don't ever second guess her. She can't be corrected.

5.0
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GENPSYCH
Apr 17, 2013

She gives you power points that you need to fill in to make you come to class. The assignments are easy and she gives you study guides, tests can be difficult, you just need to study

4.0
2.0
PSYC10213
May 3, 2013

Not a hard class, but not a very fun or interesting one either. It's mostly all lecture. Attendance not required but you take notes during class. Textbook is really only needed for the 4 online quizzes. If you're good with memorization you'll do well, if not study hard. Tests can have a lot of information to remember.

2.0
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GENERALPSYCH
Dec 9, 2013

Makes her tests super in depth on a broad range of topics which makes it really hard to study. Her optional final is impossible. Forget about even trying to take it

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4.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2013

Sweetest and nicest professor I have ever had! You can truly see she enjoys teaching students. Class is not an easy A though! Have to study and pay attention in class! One of the more challenging classes this semester.

3.0
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GENERALPSYC
Jan 9, 2014

Dr. Broom is a very upbeat and positive professor. With that being said, you have to print out the slides and bring them to class. You will fill them out in class. Didn't come to class, you will have to ask a friend for the notes for that day. Her tests are EXTREMELY hard! Hardest class fall semester!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Jan 10, 2014

amazing teacher that cares about her students and is passionate about teaching. The tests can be a little difficult but she sends out guides which are very helpful. She does activities that really help to understand the concepts and that boost your grade. Offers an insane amount of extra credit. Lectures are easy and interesting

4.0
3.0
GENPSYCH
Apr 17, 2014

She is very enthusiastic, but the class is deceivingly challenging. The quizzes were very hard, if she does them again make sure to take them in a large group. The tests are helpful if you look up quizzlets and study the notes from the powerpoint.

3.0
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PSYC10213
Grade: C
Apr 25, 2014

Wat too hard for a general psychology class. She is a very nice person but makes her tests and even open book quizzes nearly impossible. Asked for help and was told to find someone in my class who was doing well - really? Not much help at all - very disappointed because I was actually interested in this class at first.

5.0
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10213
Grade: B+
Oct 20, 2014

I love her! She's great. Just study and you'll be fine.

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOMETRICS
Nov 14, 2014

Dr. Broom is amazing woman! She is always there for her students. Her lectures are swift but not difficult to comprehend. She doesn't like for students to struggle. I wouldn't say her class is easy but it also isn't difficult. She wants all her students to be successful. So just come to class, ask questions, and study and you're good.

4.0
3.0
PSYCOMETRICS
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2014

I wasn't particularly interested in the class when I signed up but I ended up really enjoying the class. She's a wonderful person and her tests are very straight forward.

5.0
2.0
GENERALPSYCH
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2015

Dr. Broom is great! She's incredibly helpful and wants you to do well in her class. Take her class!

4.0
3.0
GENPSYCH
Apr 23, 2015

Probably your best bet if you're looking to take General Psychology. She puts notes online that you get to print off. Easy class but her tests can be deceivingly difficult.

5.0
2.0
GENPSYC
Apr 28, 2015

Loved this class! You can get up to 5% added to your grade with extra research hours that are really easy to get! Her tests can be hard but she normally throws in a curve! Loved the course and she always made it interesting!

5.0
2.0
GENERALPSYCH
May 2, 2015

I loved her! She was very approachable and her lectures were interesting. You also just have to print the notes offline. The tests were slightly difficult, but you can get an A or B if you study your notes. The online quizzes were manageable and show up to class for activity grades. You can also add 5% to your overall grade. Take her!

3.0
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GENPSYCH
Grade: B
May 10, 2015

Go to class, participationattendance is worth 10% of your grade. The lectures give you a better understanding of the notes. The tests are all application problems and really hard, you have to really know the material, not just be familiar with it in order to do well on the exams. The final is optional, and replaces your lowest test grade.

5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: B
May 17, 2015

I really love this professor. Her lectures are powerpoints and you just fill in the blanks. The test info is straight off of the powerpoints, she gives a great study guide. She keeps lectures interesting and has that cool hot mom kind of feel.

4.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Oct 27, 2015

She makes the class and lectures so interesting! You print off thePowerPoints and fill in the blanks in class. She gives study guides for tests. Random "activity grades" so show up to class, but one activity grade is dropped. I studied for like 2 hours the day before and got a 96 on the test. Optional final and you can earn up to 5 points from SONA

5.0
3.0
PSYCH10213
Nov 3, 2015

Really good professor! I never want to miss class. She really is a good teacher and cares about her students.

5.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2015

Dr. Broom is one of my favorite professors at TCU. She's super helpful and great at what she does, and she's always willing to help as long as you put in the effort. She has random activities that count for a grade throughout the semester, so go to class for those. Plus she sometimes gives out test questions on days where no one shows up.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH10123
Dec 15, 2015

Her final exam is tough, but she is a really dedicated and awesome professor. Lots of extra credit with SONA. She cares about her students! Plus, she has that hot mom thing goin' for her.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH102
Dec 31, 2015

Dr. Broom is so freaking sweet and hilarious. She was definitely one of my favorite professors. Her tests are pretty easy as long as you study the lecture and she also provides a study guide for every test. SONA allows you to get extra credit and thats what help me get an A in the class.

4.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: B
Mar 14, 2016

She is a great teacher clearly very passionate about what she does. Her tests are not too bad given you put in the effort! You can receive up to 5 extra credit points by doing extra SONA hours. She's keeps lectures interesting and is always willing to help.

5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2016

Loved Professor Broom!! She's so funny and her lectures make getting up early on Friday worth it. If you go to office hours for help before a test she will basically give you answers, also has a study guide. Occasionally gives class participation (especially Fridays) and also test answers in class.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: B+
Apr 12, 2016

Broom is SO cool. She's always so nice and approachable. Tests are completely fair and not hard if you have the notes and studied. There are some random in class assignments that she collects for a participation grade but she drops one in case you miss and you're given the chance to add 5% to your total grade. TAKE HER she rocks

5.0
3.0
PSY30363
May 1, 2016

Broom is awesome! Abnormal psych was so interesting and I never wanted to miss class!

3.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
May 12, 2016

She is an okay teacher, she seems kinda sarcastic at times and says she is there for the students but because her classes are so large she expresses that she is busy and seems very unhelpful!! she will not give you lecture notes if you miss and her tests are kinda tough. But, she does give ALOT of SONA extra credit that can help ALOT!!!

3.0
4.0
PSYC10213
Grade: C
May 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

HARD TESTS, YOU REALLY NEED TO GO TO LECTURES AND STUDY NOTES AFTER EACH CLASS. THE TESTS ARE LIKE 60 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS WHILE THE FINAL IS 75. 4 "TESTS", 1 FINAL. NO QUIZZES, ONLY ONE 1 PAGE PAPER. I SLEPT THROUGH FINAL AND SHE STILL LET ME TAKE IT TWO DAYS LATER AND ONLY TOOK OFF 10 POINTS. SHE KNOWS YOU DON'T WANT TO BE THERE, BUT HAVE TO

3.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: C
May 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She is a good lady and understands we are in college. Make a little bit of an effort by going over notes after class and then when the tests come you won't have to cram 4 big ass chapters for 60 multiple choice questions. DO THE SONA EXTRA CREDIT! I had a D- and did 12/15 SONA hours and it brought me up to a C-

5.0
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PSY101
Aug 3, 2016
Would take again

Her lectures are really interesting and she always made you feel like she was glad you were there. Wish the class was smaller so you could get to know her better because she seems really chill and fun!

5.0
4.0
PSY30363
Grade: B+
Aug 14, 2016
Would take again

Abnormal Psych was a great class!!! Her lectures were really interesting. I didn't do so great on an exam, but when I met with her afterwards she was really helpful. She also met with me before the next exam and I did tons better. She def cares about her students and you will learn interesting stuff! A fun group project . Def take her!!!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
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2.0
PSYC10213
Oct 24, 2016
Would take again

Changing my major to Psychology. Broom is awesome!!! Go to class and study the notes and you will be fine. She is super helpful if you don't understand. Just go to her office hours. Extra credit with SONA studies too. Take her!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 7, 2016
Would take again

Love BROOM!!! Classes are interesting and she talks about interesting studies and even relates it back to stories with her kids. So it is funny and easy to understand. You learn a lot and can easily get an A if you just show up and study for the tests. TAKE HER!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A-
Nov 18, 2016
Would take again

I loved the set up of her class- no homework, lecture notes with blanks online to fill out in class, videos during lectures, and I never even opened the textbook. You can tell she knows a lot about psych and wants to help us learn. There are class activities you have to be present for to get credit but I never minded going to class!

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
1.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

The class was super simple and she only gave multiple choices tests. Also, it was easy to get five percentage points of extra credit outside of the classroom. Would highly recommend for an easy A.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

Mrs. Broom is a solid teacher for psych. She knows her stuff. Her class is lecture style and she reads off a powerpoint. She gives powerpoints to use but leaves some lines on slides blank so that people have to come to class to fill them in. She also will randomly give handouts during class that get turned in when class is over (skip0).

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

Show up to class and study the night before and you can get a B. Put in effort and do extra credit and you can get an A. You do have to go to class, but Dr Broom is a really good lecturer and you have class discussions and iclass activities. Take her! Favorite class this semester!

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2017
Would take again

LOVE BROOM!!! Interesting lectures and she really cares about her students. Go to class, do SONA for extra credit, and study for the exams, and you can get an A! She is super helpful if you go to her office before an exam too.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2017
Would take again

The class was not as easy as I anticipated, however it was not extremely hard. Do the study guides and look over notes before tests. Attend class for activity grades, and sometimes she will point out things that will be on the test that are not in the study guide. Do the SONA extra credit hours! Can be condescending but also sweet and caring.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2017
Would take again

Abnormal Psych is great!! LOVE this class!!!!!!!! Waited forever to take it and so worth it. Broom knows her stuff and class is always interesting. Honestly I adore her and this class!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Apr 9, 2017
Would take again

SHE IS GREAT!!! She uploads powerpoints with blanks & you fill them in during class when she lectures. It is important to go to class because you never know when there will be something that you have to turn in for credit. There is extra credit if you do extra SONA hours! The lectures were always easy to follow but then her tests were weirdly hard

3.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2017
Would take again

Broom is a really nice teacher and the class is pretty easy. She uploads her PowerPoints with blanks in them online so you have to go to class to fill them out. Pretty easy to get a B if you go most of the time and an A is definitely attainable.

Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Aug 1, 2017
Would take again

Mrs Broom is a great teacher!!! You learn a lot because class is really interesting and she is good at explaining things. Draw back is the class is too large, but she does a good job of making it feel small. Do the extra credit experiments and go to class and you can easily get an A or B. Changed to psych minor because of this class!

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PSYC10213
Grade: C+
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

Made the mistake of thinking this class was an easy A. Go to class because she does random assignments for credit. Listen to the examples she gives in class because they will help you on the test. Do SONA hours and do them early, you'll want the extra credit. Nice lady but tests are harder than they should be in my opinion.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

The class is really interesting, but she is so chill and nice that you think it will be easy. The tests can be hard because they are application. Mrs. Broom is really helpful and really nice if you go to her office hours before a test. Go to class and do the extra credit and you can get an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2017
Would take again

She is a great professor and makes her lectures interesting. The material is very easy and all notes are fill in the blank style. If you need to take a general psychology course she is the one to take. Busy work is often given but it is not that bad.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2017
Would take again

Lectures are interesting, and she doesn't take attendance but gives out activity grades at random. Overall pretty easy class, just study the night before exams and you'll be fine!

TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

Great class. Show up and pay attention and you'll pass with an A.

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2017
Would take again

Great class. Broom is really straight forward and willing to help students. Topics were interesting and she is really passionate about what she does.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A-
Feb 8, 2018
Would take again

Intro Psych was straightforward- everyday a lecture, then prep for a multiple choice test. In class handouts! The tests were sometimes tricky, but definitely manageable to get an A. Do all the SONA extra credit! I got an A without ever opening the book. She is a kind person, but basically just reads the powerpoints. It can be hard to pay attn.

5.0
2.0
PSYC0213
Feb 27, 2018
Would take again

I actually looked forward to going to her class. Make sure you print out the chapter notes before class so you can take notes (fill in the blank notes). Do the study guides for the tests. Dr. Broom is the best. Loves talking about her sons.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Mar 5, 2018
Would take again

She makes the lectures interesting and provides her presentation with fill in the blank areas. Lectures are easy to follow, but exams are a little more difficult. Do the SONA hours for extra credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Mar 11, 2018
Would take again

Lectures are interesting and she makes it relatable to real life. You can tell she cares about her students. Show up and do the study guide and the sona extra credit and you can get an A.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY30363
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

This class was amazing! Interesting topics and even better when she gets off topic because it is like going to therapy.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC101
Grade: A
May 18, 2018
Would take again

This class was very simple and straightforward. The lectures can be somewhat boring, but Dr. Broom really seems to be passionate about the material. Sona (psych experiments) can be annoying, but can help your grade a ton (up to 5 points EC). Review the study guide and mark your notes when she says something will be on the test.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
May 29, 2018
Would take again

She's awesome! She really helps you understand the material. There are clicker questions in class for points & her lectures are clear/easy to understand. She is super caring & makes the class SO interesting! I loved learning about everything in this class because of the way she presented it. If you go to class and actually listen, you will do well.

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

Very nice professor. Passionate about psychology, and she makes lectures interesting. If you show up and do they study guides before the test, you will get an A. Also, there is opportunities for extra credit.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: B+
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

She is a great professor. Her notes are fill in the blank and if you know them you should do good on the tests. She goes into great detail about things and makes the class enjoyable. There is also great opportunities for extra credit.

Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2018
Would take again

Broom is the best teacher for Intro psych - she is super straightforward and gives great study guides in prep for each test. She does sometimes give out worksheets that are due by the end of class but drops the lowest one. Doesn't take attendance just make sure you don't miss more than one in class assignment! Also gives EC for a 5% grade boost

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2018
Would take again

Broom is your best bet for intro psychology. She makes things interesting and real to life. She is super nice and funny and cute. Go to class, pay attention, and do the extra credit and you will get an A.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2018
Would take again

How to get an A in this class: 1. Start SONA hours early. If you get 15 hours it boosts your grade up 5% 2. If you are gonna miss a class don't miss Friday. That's when she gives out handouts which goes towards your activity grade. 3. Fill out lecture notes its the test 4. Go to office hours. She is super helpful. Lets get this bread guys

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

Awesome class. Best intro to Psych professor.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Broom is well liked since so many people have to take intro psych and she is pretty active on campus outside of class. She is super nice, but... honestly not the best professor ever. She doesn't always organize her lectures well, imo. She does do a good job of making things understandable with lots of examples, though. Also, not a hard class.

Respected
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSYC30363
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2019
Would take again

Dr B is the best! You have to show up for class activities but lectures are super interesting so its worth it. She really cares about her students and passionate about teaching.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH10123
Grade: A+
May 8, 2020
Would take again

please if you can TAKE DR. B. she is THE SWEETEST lady and is such an adorable prof. by far one of my favorite profs at TCU. her class is the perfect balance: the right amt of challenge and fun! any negative reviews are ridiculous, and whoever wrote it probably didnt put in effort to study. you will not regret taking this class!!!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A+
May 21, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Broom is a super sweet lady who will always try to help you! The class grade is mainly based on tests, but there are a few assignments randomly given during class. Pay attention during lectures and read the chapters assigned and you will do just fine. Dr. Broom is super funny too; her jokes are the best and keep class interesting!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY10213
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2020
Would take again

She really is the BEST!!! Lectures are interesting and she cares about her students. Dr. Broom is passionate, knows her stuff, and pretty too! TAKE HER.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr Broom is really helpful and actually cares about students. She did a good job of teaching and was actually concerned about us with COVID.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2021
Would take again

Dr Broom is easily the most lovable person ever. She's very attentive and funny. Make sure you do your 3 hours of SONA credits (they're mostly surveys and LAB stuff but easy), turn in the SEA assignments. She can be a bit messy sometimes with grammar errors in test questions but overall, you don't want to miss out on Dr Ellie Broom!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC10213
May 5, 2021
Would take again

She let us use our notes on our exams, very cool. She also made our assignments crystal clear and gave out plenty of extra credit opportunities.

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSYC30363
Grade: A
May 18, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Broom is a great professor. She uses her experience as a psychologist to help teach Abnormal Psych. Her tests were open notes and she treats her students with respect (NO LOCKDOWN BROWSER!) I highly recommend taking Dr. Broom and will be taking her again in the future!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A-
Nov 5, 2021
Would take again

Professor Broom is always a great way to start my mornings. She is engaging even with a larger class size. She always is understanding and reasonable with grades. Most of all she always has a funny or relatable story to make her lectures interesting. I would highly recommend taking her class.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor Broom is amazing! She really cares about all of the students and will take the time out of her day to make you feel better. Her classes are interactive and if you are going to take a psychology class definitely take it with her! MAKE SURE YOU DO SONA! It's not hard, but required for all psych courses.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
PSYCH10213
Grade: A-
Nov 17, 2021
Would take again

Lots of extra credit, online exams

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSYC10213
Grade: A
Nov 29, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Broom's class is very interesting. Tests & quizzes are all online but are a little difficult. She usually curves them. Attendance is not mandatory but there are a few SEA assignments that are in person & sometimes online. She teaches things in lecture that aren't on the powerpoint so go to class! She is my favorite teacher so far at TCU!

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH10213
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2022
Would take again

SHE'S AMAZING!!!! attendance is not mandatory but I recommend going because sometimes the exams contain lecture info. She also lets you use notes during the exams but make sure you study because the questions are about application not about memorization. I honestly did not use the textbook at all and did fine but it's all about preference.

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Broom is great! Easy class and attendance is not mandatory but she sometimes gives in class work so you have to be there to get credit. Tests arent too bad and they are take home. Definitely best option for core psyc class

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
3.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: A-
Apr 15, 2022

She's a good person but not a professor. If you enjoy learning, she makes it hard to understand since it sounds like she isn't even prepared during her lectures. She goes off the pre-readings and adds her examples. Her test is pretty much lecture heavy. Even though the exams are open notes, they are still somewhat challenging.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2022
Would take again

Professor Broom was great! Her lectures were very interesting and engaging! Loved the class, and as long as you paid attention in class getting a good grade was achievable!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSY30363
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2022
Would take again

I can't even BELIEVE anyone could rate broom less than 5/5. This woman is hilarious and lectures are very entertaining. She brings in pop culture references to explain mental illnesses and really does a great overall job of simplifying everything. Beware of random in-class assignments that count as points! Other then that would recommend.

Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY30363
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

I love Dr. Broom. She's probably my favorite professor I've had. She's so sweet, and if you show up to class and don't completely blow off the course, it should end up being a relatively easy one. She values actual learning over tough grading. Take Dr. B if you can!

Group projects
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSYC30363
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2023
Would take again

Awesome professor! Super clear grading criteria and expectations, and a super kind person to talk to.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
10213
Grade: A
Apr 26, 2023
Would take again

She is such a funny and sweet professor! she gives lots of extra credit and all the tests are taken on your own time at home. You can miss class but she gives out in class assignments for participation points.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY30363
Grade: A+
May 18, 2023
Would take again

Awesome. Hilarious. Fun. Dr. B is such a great professor & is extremely understanding. She also is a complete ditz sometimes but it's great bc she laughs at herself & laughs with us. Would definitely recommend her if you hate boring professors. 3 m/c exams, 1 group project (easy), "pop extra points" for videos watched in class & take notes. 10/10

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC30363
Grade: A
Nov 26, 2024
Would take again

Professor Broom is awesome! She always has interesting or funny stories to tell that go along with her lectures! Her tests can be a bit tricky, but as long as you review her lectures and take good notes, you should be fine. Graded by 3 exams including final, 1 easy group project, and some in-class participation grades here & there.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
2.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

Broom is super sweet. Attendance isn't mandatory but there are occasionally in class assignments which are all your graded on besides exams (all in person). If you pay attention and take good notes you can do well on the exams.She makes lectures engaging and connects the material to a real world example which makes it easier to understand concepts.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Dr.Broom is a sweet professor and a kind person. She basically reads off the slides every class which is annoying but will hint at what is going to be on exams. Her exams are application based with some definitions and there can be questions you never went over which is annoying. If you take notes and study and know your stuff you should be fine.

Test heavy
4.0
2.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: C
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

Professor Broom is very passionate about what she teaches. She gives real life examples to many topics which helped a lot. My only frustration was that in order to meet with her you had to meet with the TA first and she only held office hours for 1 hour and for one day of the week. If you take notes and pay attention, you should be fine.

Caring
5.0
2.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Dr b actually cares about her students. She met with me when I didn't do good on her test and I explained about a family situation making it hard to study. She emailed me before the next tests and helped me review and would ask how I was doing the rest of the semester. Ask her to help and meet before tests and go to class and you will get an A.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY10213
Grade: D
Dec 22, 2024
Would take again

Make sure you listen and take notes on her lectures because a lot of it will come up in tests. She cares about her students and is passionate about what she is teaching!

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSY30363
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2025
Would take again

Professor Broom is an excellent teacher. The class was interesting, long lectures but she keeps you engaged. Notes matter in class, occasional assignments in class to see if you're present to count for a grade. Some online exams, some in person. if you go to class and take notes, you will get an A.

Group projects
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSYC30363
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

Dr Broom is a great teacher and passionate about teaching us about mental health and disorders. She talks about how to manage depression and anxiety and has helpful tips for life. My roommates ask about this class because she gives good advice that you can use to be mentally healthier.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
10213
Grade: A
Feb 19, 2025
Would take again

This class in general is more difficult than most however, I truly enjoyed this class. She is amazing... a great person and professor. The tests are average but you still need to study. Attendance is taken by in class assignments, they are very engaging and I appreciated that.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PSY10213
Grade: A
Mar 31, 2025
Would take again

Her exams are not too difficult if you study a little bit and she usually curves them afterwards. She is very sweet and keeps class interesting.

Caring
Respected
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: B
Apr 10, 2025

She reads off the slides and expects you to know more material than what she goes over. She's a nice lady but defiantly not an easy class. All tests in person on lockdown bowser and cumulative final.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
PSY10213
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 15, 2025

Decent lecturer. 4 exams are worth most of the grade, which isn't a great setup for psych. Exams are online. SONA hours, obviously. I think she made it a bit more difficult than an intro class needed to be and I think there are better, nicer, and easier professors to take for intro psych at least.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYC30363
Grade: A
May 7, 2025
Would take again

She is really caring. lectures are super interesting. I would tell my roommates about her tips for mental health but it's really alot of life tips Exams are online at home. no camera because she told us she believes in privacy and doesn't like that we are recorded. You walk out of class feeling better about your life and coping with stuff.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
3.0
3.0
PSYC30363
Grade: A
May 13, 2025

Passionate professor. You can tell she cares about what she talks about, which is great for a professor teaching in your major. Provides ppts before class and study guides, and the exams are online, open-note, BUT the exams are often old. There were typically questions that were repeated, and others that were never in lecture, nor the textbook.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
INTROPSYC
Grade: A
May 13, 2025
Would take again

She is very sweet but does pop assignments so you have to go to class as this will tank your grade. Her tests were pretty hard and based on what she said in class, not just study guide/ textbook. She is way harder than any other into to psych classes, but she's very nice and if you go to class you will be fine.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSYC30363
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Broom is the goat. She is hilarious and incredibly smart. I have never had a professor give lectures as easy to listen to as Dr. Broom's. She is very engaging. Tests are online and not lockdown. There is just an occasional attendance assignment. She is the kindest and I couldn't recommend her more. TAKE HER!

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
4.0
2.0
PSY30363
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Broom is the sweetest! So funny and cares about what she teachers. Be prepared for long lectures, but still would recommend! Exams are remote lockdown and not too hard. She gives pop mini assignments to make sure you go to class. Easy group project at the end. Not a bad class to take just not as interesting as I'd hoped :)

Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
Lecture heavy
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