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PSY41 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
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88%
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67%
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Reviews (101)
She's a good teacher. Test are easy and only gives a few easy assignments. Make sure not to talk in class!
Fun class. Teacher is very helpful just make sure to not talk. Tests are a little bit hard but overall fun class.
she was a great teacher very helpfull and very smart
Carney is pretty fair!!!just read the book and take good notes and the test won't be too hard!!!!just make sure not to talk in class cuz she gets irritated easily when there's talking!!!
Mrs.Carney is very entertaining. Does not give a lot of homework and her exams are easy. Fun class!
Carney-Clark is fair. Uses Power point from the book. Uses her life experiences as a therapist and encourages class participation. Study the Textbook and an A is attainable. Her pet peeve: don't talk in class unless she asks you.
Professor made psych41 fun and entertaining experience thanks to her unusual approach. Reads off slides but explains using experiences as therapist and mother. You will enjoy working in groups to complete assignments which will ease reading! You need: notes+textbook. Prof is very beautiful,stylish, lively and have great personality!
LOVE LOVE LOVE HER! She is an excellent teacher and honestly cares about her students grades. Answers any question completely.
i liked this class shes funny
she is wonderful to be around. she has a unique sence of humor. she is injoyable and teaches us through power point and lecture that will not put you to sleep. she is exiting, fun, energetic and is willing to help any time. she incourages us to go to the pych club. and yes she has a big pet peeve. it is TALKING IN CLASS!i do it anyway. she is a goo
at the end of my comment it says" she is goo" the rest is good teach! your loud mouth ben!
this teacher is realy fun!! i suggest you take her if u wana learn and have fun ( literaly ) at the same time take her shes very nice and funny all you have to do is take notes and read the book test arent that hard i guarentee u that you wont regret it take her !! shes nice !! shes by one of my favorite teachers and i usualy dont say that as much
Carney is a wonderful professor. Uses easy-to-understand powerpoints (that you can download yourself to re-study) while using her life experiences to help us understand what she's talking about. She's really funny, pretty, and always well-dressed. Interesting teacher who uses very effective teaching methods. Take lots of notes & you'll do great!
Oh my gosh! The most interesting professor I've had so far. She dresses nice, has a new bag everyday. I love her! I want to be just like her when I'm older. I'm taking her child dev. Class. :) study, take notes, and do your essays. Don't talk in her class without raising your hand. And don't text either, she would just stare at me wheni would text.
Fun and Fair, seems a little crazy sometimes but funny. Thanks Prof Carney. JQ psychology 1
She was the most helpful and really easy going teacher. You really do learn in her class, with the 3 papers and the really fun group project. I learned a lot!! Her teaching methods are fun and easy to get! Her class is just fun all in all
this teacher is very nice and fun shes very good on giving notes id say shes one of my favorite teachers just show up everyday or else you'll be missing out on notes and lectures test arent that hard no homework by the way shes pretty good lookin
where do i start?? doesnt give study guide, funny, always takes about her self..
Very fun class, mostly lectures. attend regularly and take notes and you should do fine. class is not hard but also not easy just put in some effort and you will be fine. really enjoyed this class and carney is such a laugh.
American Dream; i actually had a blast in this class, really easy going fun to interact with overall i think the best teacher in the school i didnt plan on taking 41 but im gonna try to add it now :) ... She knows i'm the reason for the humor lol status and I. and when stripes fell, and flower child fainted ;)
great teacher. she is funny. the tests are not that hard and not that easy but if u study u'll be fine.
PEACE: Great teacher, loved her class. Very encouraging, uses great examples. She includes the class in all her lectures, and is great with questions. Take her class, loved it!
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This is the best class I've had at valley so far. She's only given us 2 writing assignments, and were working on our group project which is due in a month. 3 assignment in total, and once a month we have a test/quiz. She is super funny, and isn't like other professors where they lecture and get pissed off if you ask questions that they're not expecting -_- her tests are super easy. You don't even NEED the book,I kid you not. Just take good notes in lectures. You'll enjoy her class, I promise
Possibly the easiest class I've ever attended. She teaches so clearly that even a monkey would understand the lesson. I have absolutely no complaints. She's sweet, lenient & a pretty damn good professor. She also has a strange fascination with the color pink.
Don't be late, don't miss a lecture, don't text, and don't talk w/o raising your hand. She's the funniest Psych professor I have taken at Valley. Really fun and u have lots of opportunities to pass the class. One research paper is due along with 2 tests (midterm and final). She answers every question u have and she is HILARIOUS. Take her.
Prof Carney is a riot! She relates really well with the students and with this being an intro class w/a lot of concepts to digest, she pares the info down perfectly in bite size chunks. This class is a lot of fun, 2 papers, 2 quizzes, group project, midterm & final. One word of advice, bring a joke if you're late! Dont think twice, take Prof Carney
OMG. the best proff. ull ever have.. shes funny caring, and omg the way she teaches is amazing, all the stuff that are on the tests she goes through em in class, no way in hell will you fail this class shes just AMAZING. i loved her class i looked forward to her class everyyyyday... shes THE BEST..
She has a really cute personality and is indeed kind but personally, the way she teaches is a little scattered. The tests don't really make any sense and tricky. She posts notes online as well.
Well she tries to be funny, always asking about how your day or weekend was and all that. If you come in late make sure you have a joke to tell the class.Her tests are pretty tough. You have to know more of the scnearios of terms rather than the definition. She can also be very flaky forgets about things that she assigns. I dont recoomend her.
She is AWESOME!!! She loves to hear jokes and personnal experiences... Make sure you participate... Become the class rat... lol its a funny experience... I recommend this class! Make sure you dont miss a class and pay attention! Dont use your phone or she will point it out! Overall she is cool and the class is not borin at all.. DONT BUY THE BOOK!
Being in her class made me realize that there are still great teachers out there! She's beyond amazing, sweet, funny, and makes psychology extremely entertaining. You know a teacher is great when you look forward to going to class every week. If you're committed to her class, you'll have no problem getting a good grade. You'll be lucky to attend!
she is a horrible teacher. disorganized, scattered, not funny, and just overall bad. avoid her class at all costs.
One of the best classes I have taken so far at valley. She is a fun teacher who is anything but boring. I looked forward to going to her class every week. I highly recommend this class. DON'T BUY THE BOOK. Its all on a powerpoint which are online.
I highly recommend this class to everyone one..Ms. Carney is a very professional, outgoing, positive and funny person.. she is very strict when it comes to homework and being on time for class, to me that is The Perfect Teacher"... I learned so much from her class..even if I get a "D" as a grade it will not change my opinion about Ms. Carney.
Amazing teacher! I took her for Psych 1 and got a B but the experience was worth it. I took Psych 11 just to prove to myself I deserved an A and got just that! The class is not easy but if you love Psychology you will ADORE HER!She is funny, kind, and loves to get to know her students. Take her if you care about learning, not just for an easy A.
GET THE BOOK,though its based off in class discussion and her slides.U dont have 2 buy study guide,i did.She is amazing & FUN but she is an oraganized mess.Pay attention to the syllabus and you'll do fine.Do not rely on her.STUDY!Her tests are hard,they are applied based,nothing general about class.The Final was ALL semester material taught
Professor Carney-Clark was one of my favorite teachers! Her test questions are a bit tricky, but if you study you will do just fine! I did 2 papers in this class very, very easy and a group project which I thought was fun and helpful for the midterm.
LOVE THIS PROFESSOR!! Take her you will not regret it!
Amazing teacher. She makes the subject fun and very easy to understand. The test are very simple is you truly understand the material. I am taking her psych 41 class next semester.
Professor Carney is my jam! This lady is wacky as they come but let me tell you, she knows her stuff and she lectures well. She is upbeat and eager to hear your thoughts. If you pay attention and study, you'll get an A no problem! I have taken her 3 times and I'll taker her again if she teaches a class that I need.
Professor Carney is a great teacher, very understandable. She gives life related examples that help you understand the class material better. You need to work hard, study, and do all the assignments to get an A. Overall, you learn a lot from this course and the teacher makes class fun.
She's an easy going teacher. Don't know if it was the fact she was using a new text book, but her lectures were a kind of all over the place. I found the book more useful than the lecture.
Very disorganized class, bad jokes, must be there even if you sleep the class. Midterm and final only exams, the final has the exact copy of the midterm, very lazy teacher. Avoid her at all time
if you want to really learn, skip this class. if you want an easy A- take it. only midterm and final and a report. if you study the book well its easy to get an A.
She's very funny. I love her! She makes the class much more lively. Se can be a bit disorganized, but it's not that horrible. Do all your papers & study for your test & you'll do just fine!
If you can deal with a structured/disciplined environment, she is the professor for you. Otherwise very personable, enthusiastic and helpful. The class consist of lecture from powerpoint slides & many videos. In-class verbal interaction is a must. Read the book & review the powerpoint slides for adequate test prep. 2 test & a class project.
Run!!!!!! if your major is psychology , she will make you to change it.. I did not learn anything from this professor. She posed the power points in the last minute . You do not have to study for her tests and her tests are not nothing like her power points or book.
Horrible professor. avoid this class at any cost. if you want to learn something or you want to major in psych DO NOT take this class. very unorganized, not know her own material. without power point, she cannot even lecture. she only talks her personal life. just do yourself a favor and do not take this class unless you have no other choices..
Stay away from this Professor if you want to learn. We watched endless videos all semester and then run through 10 chapters in one week. Professor wants we talk all the time, not her.
Professor Caney-Clark was an interesting and energetic teacher! I really loved the discussions we would have because we could all relate. Be prepare to read the text & review over her PowerPoints! There was one midterm, final, group project, and individual effort reflection! Take my word for it take her & work hard to receive the grade you want!
Loved the class and the professor. I enjoyed the class and never missed it. Got a good grade.
This class is a side show! Learning mixed with entertainment. Pay attention - The tests are difficult and only 2. A midterm and final. Do well on both because there aren't that many chances in improving your grade. The group project is unbelievable. With 7-8 group members, drama, chaos, and confusion is inevitable. Attendance is taken.
There were only a couple of quizzes, a couple of tests, and a large group project that spanned almost the entire class.
She primarily teaches off the PowerPoint slides so save them off the Slideshare and study them daily. There are 2 quizzes, 1 midterm, Group Project and a Final. I read the book first, then reviewed her PPT slides for that chapter, finally reviewed class notes. She pulls test questions directly all 3 sources: from book, PPT slides and class notes.
I loved her general psychology class and I going to take her child psychology class next semester.
All test questions are off the slides. She is a little unorganized but but if you put in a little effort you'll pass.
Love this professor!! Her lectures are hilarious and are never boring! She is always clear and wants you to succeed in her class. Tests are tough but if you do your work, you won't have a problem. I will definitely take this professor again!
AMAZING PROFESSOR!!! I loved her! Great professor, actually she is one of my favorite professor! Great lectures, exams are not bad but you got to study. I enjoyed the class, there was never a dull moment in her class. She's also beyond funny!! TAKE HER!!! I'm gonna take her again for child psychology that's how much i adored her!!
Favorite Professor ever!!! I loved her! She was beyond amazing. Great sense of humor! She'll have you laughing! Her lectures were amazing! She definitely knows how to teach this subject. There's two quizzes, a midterm and a final. There is also group projects. I recommend you guys to definitely take her! Trust me you won't regret it!
IF YOU REALLY WANT A GOOD GRADE AND CARE FOR YOUR GPA FIND ANOTHER PROFESSOR....
I fairly like this professor. My only problem with her is that there is absolutely no way of knowing what mistakes you made on your test. When you get the results you only see numbers and letters. But what's the point of learning if you can't learn on your own mistakes? You're gonna repeat them over and over again, cuz you don't know what's wrong!
Janet's a funny woman. She always comes to class ahead of time & sets up to dive in right when class begins. Her PPTs are online so you can hear the lecture & take notes at home. There is a group project and about 4 exams. No papers or homework. Do the reading because tests are a mixture of both, PPTs & reading! Be nice, she's very sweet! TAKE HER!
Her PPT are online which gives you access. Interacts a lot with the class.
This Professor is tricky, she makes you work and participate a lot, but not credit or extra credit that all. She is not helpful, looks cool but she is not. She thinks the only one in the class . DO NOT TAKE IT!!!!!
Uses random test banks that do not match the book or slides, so you never know what type of questions you are going to get. Very disorganized and inconsistent. Very frustrating if you are trying to learn.
Just a fun class. The group project was actually bearable, and the test were more easy than they were hard.
Took her for Psych 41 in the summer. Required a paper every day, but topics were easy. Project helped reinforce material and helped during the quizzes, midterm and final. I purchased book but found her tests to be based on her slides. If you cannot stand a teacher who goes off topic, don't take her. I enjoyed her class and learned a lot.
Extroverts beware!!!! You will have the time of your life. She has the most eccentric personality in a professor I've encountered. In ways she is amazing at the teaching but sometimes gets confusing. There was one activity that was degrading that I was chosen for. Group project is not hard but you grade each other and it affects overall grade.
She does not lecture. She shows too many videos, and always goes off topic. Do not take her class
What a mean professor. She makes fun of people in front of the entire class. She made a young girl cry. She spends more time showing youtube videos rather than lecturing. She treats the class like children. And if you need to use the restroom, forget about. She will deduct points if you leave class. DO NOT TAKE. Find a real professor.
Do not take this class with this professor. She rambles on about nonsense, and she talks about herself all the time. Waste of a class. Powerpoints are not parallel to the book. Quizzes are ridiculous, and the class project is even more ridiculous.
I am taking her for The fall semester 2017, and I already wish I didn't have to take this class with this professor. Do yourself a favor, and take this class at another school. I am going to drop. She is very loud and annoying. The class seems interesting, however, not with this lady.
If you are a serious student then I believe you will like this professor.
I really liked this teacher. She is clearly very interested in her subject matter and takes a lot of time with you when you need to speak with her. I was engaged and looked forward to the class and I learned a lot.
She is amazing and very nice professor I have ever taken in college. She explains everything clearly . Her group project is funny and interesting. I got A her class because her tests are really easy. If you study the text book and her PowerPoint you can pass her tests with a good grades
Overall, happy to have decided to take this course. Clear grading criteria w/ insightful analysis homework. Tests are understandable if you know the lecture content. Social psychology is "common sense". Lectures include a range of TedTalks and informational videos. Textbook is useful and necessary. Easy transition from Psych 1 prior in Fall 17'.
Professor Carney tells lots of stories to try to make all the material given a bit more interesting. Staying on top of her slides that she provides is MANDATORY, as these will help you pass the tests. Be wary that some questions were not found in the material given. She assigns articles for homework which are points you can't waste.
Great professor! Truly makes the class interesting.
This is not a PROF. you want to take. I made the biggest mistake signing up. This PROF makes powerpoint, and read off of it in lecture. Like ok i can read too. She does not teach, or prepare you for her tests. No study guides were given. When you would as a question, you would get attitude back. If you can take it online or with someone else DO IT
Horrible teacher, tests are hard because she doesn't go based on the book or slides. Her lecturers are only about herself and she makes no sense. DO NOT TAKE HER
Her lectures have nothing to do with the class. It's mostly her talking about her personal life. The exams and powerpoints don't make sense because of it. You have to teach yourself.
I took Professor Carney-Clark in the fall of 2019. She was strict on her assignments, yes. There are no remakes or late work accepted, and she is very strict on talking in class -- RAISE YOUR HAND! Be respectful and you will be respected in return. Very professional, very clear with assignments, and willing to help you if you need it.
I took her class this Fall 2020. To pass her class, you need to watch her LECTURES and TAKE NOTES. I didn't really need to buy the book. Her quizzes and exams are not available on quizlet so u better watch the lecture videos.
She doesn't seem to like when you email her questions about the assignments, so definitely don't go to her when you need help. If you do, expect snippy rude remarks and to have your question not answered. Also, her feedback on assignments is generic and doesn't reflect the grade given.
Literally worst teacher ever. I'm an A student, but failed her class. Tests are nonsense, not based on book or slides. No study guides or test reviews allowed. Slides for download are different than what's taught in class. Extremely rude and self centered. Refuses to admit mistakes unless the entire class speaks up. Does not answer questions well.
I don't recommend this professor at all. She was strict on her grading and gave complete 0's if she did not like your work. I never had to drop a class before but I couldn't stand her. She graded harshly and cared a lot about grammar. She should become an English professor is she cared so much about grammar instead of the actual course being taught
Prof Janet is okay. As a professor, her teaching is average and can get loud. There were many times when she talked about unrelated topics. The textbook is not required, but I definitely recommend it to understand her lectures. She has a No-Electronics policy, so she won't allow you to take notes on a tablet or laptop. The final Exam is cumulative.
Between good & ok. 1 discussion per week, 3 research papers (lowest grade gets dropped & 2 count toward your grade), 4 quizzes, & 1 final quiz. Take notes of the recorded lectures & anything else she might say, it will help you on quizzes. READ the textbook. You won't understand anything if you don't. Possible to pass, just work hard.
Notorious for being a tough grader and difficult to approach outside of class. Lectures are mostly ideological diatribes. Negative reviews of her are very accurate. Wouldn't recommend any course with her.
Avoid this professor at all costs. She does not provide accurate feedback or a criteria outline for ANY assignment. Quizzes are worded at a 5th-grader's writing level and are very unclear. Deducted points on my paper for "incorrect format" but got full marks on the second one with zero changes in format....What!??? Complete nonsense.
Negative reviews about this instructor are very accurate. One of the worst-rated in the department. The department chair is no better either. Find some other instructor on or outside of this campus.
Made my favorite subject I know like the palm of my hand difficult. The professor can't be bothered if you have a question via inbox you'll get a half sentence response if you are lucky. She takes several points off for minor inconveniences to her, such as if your submission is detailed and happens to be longer than 5 sentences, her head may pop.
I wouldn't recommend any course with this instructor. She already gets a bad reputation for using the course as a platform to peddle groomer ideology. Don't recall hearing anything redeemable about her in this psychology department.
She is the best psychology professor I've ever had.
The professor deserves a good rating on RateMyProfessor. She made the class easy to navigate and kept students involved. Good professor.
This instructor is awful. Negative reviews about this one are also fairly accurate. Wouldn't recommend any course with this one.
this teacher made me cry and said i will never become anything in this life
If you are not a part of a religion, you better pick one and PRAY if you take this woman. She will bring the WORST out of you. This lady is the reason why I lost my passion in Psychology. Thanks a lot Janet Carney-Clark. I really do hope you're happy now!
I warn you NOW. Run now, run far, run fast, and NEVER ever look back. I'm convinced she was hired to make you hate psychology. After taking this class I will be changing my major.
Yes, I passed the class. Yes, I finished everything. But I will never be the same person. This teacher has fully traumatized me of how rude she is. She made my life and my classmates life a living hell. I will never be the same person because of you Janet. Thanks a lot.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
67%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
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