4.3

Jonathan Roberts

Psychology - Georgia Southern University - Armstrong

4.3
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
85%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
4.3
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

85%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

This guy was one of the worst professors I've ever had

PSY3500 - 2.0 rating

I took Jonathan Roberts lat year without dropping his class

PSYC1101 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

44%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (8)
B (6)
A (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(6)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 19 reported grades
A+: 8
B: 6
A: 3
B+: 1
Common Tags
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Caring (5)
Graded by few things (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
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Clear grading criteria (2)
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Reviews (86)
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DEVELOP
Aug 7, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYC1101
Nov 5, 2003

No Comments

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PSYC
Dec 10, 2003

One of the best teachers I have ever had, but saying that, his test are outragesouly hard. There is so much material, and the final is comprehensive

5.0
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PSYCH3500
Feb 13, 2004

Dr. Roberts is a great professor who really cares about his students. He is also very interesting to listen to in class and definately not bad to look at for an hour!!

5.0
4.0
PSYC3500
Apr 3, 2004

Whip smart, HOT!!! and awesomely funny. If only he could clone himself....

5.0
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PSY
Apr 6, 2004

Very nice professor

4.0
5.0
PSY1100
Apr 12, 2004

He's a great teacher just a hard class

5.0
5.0
PSYCH1101
Sep 2, 2004

Great teacher! Go to class... take notes... study early on for tests.

5.0
2.0
GENPSYC
Oct 21, 2004

dr roberts is a great psyc teacher and his review questions really help u prepare for the tests. take his class! he's hot too.

5.0
4.0
PSYC1101
Nov 3, 2004

Good classes? Yes. Really hot? Yes. Happily married? Yes. :-)

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Nov 12, 2004

Interesting class and good professor but he will NEVER miss class and the tests aren't easy

5.0
4.0
COG
Nov 18, 2004

awesome professor. best i've ever had! he cares about his students and he is wicked smart!

5.0
1.0
PSYC2950
Dec 8, 2004

HOTTIE!

4.0
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INTROTOPSYCH
Dec 1, 2004

Great Teacher. Funny. SO MUCH INFORMATION. Interesting but you need to spend soooo many hours outside of class studying. Study everyday I would recommend. Tests are extremely hard.

4.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Dec 13, 2004

Study, study, and then memorize everything!

5.0
3.0
INTROTOPSYCH
Dec 15, 2004

Great teacher. I really enjoyed this class and would recommend it to anyone. He gives you the study guide for the entire course on the first day of class; so you know what to study for. The class is fun, and he gives you extra credit opportunities. Take him!

5.0
5.0
PSYCH
Jan 11, 2005

Study, study, study and use your brain. You will never know what to expect on a test.

3.0
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COGPSYCH
Mar 9, 2005

Only D I've ever made.

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PSYC1101
Apr 13, 2005

Very good professor. I recommend him.

5.0
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DEVPSY
Jun 2, 2005

Dr. Roberts is a wonderful teacher, he is funny and smart and I would recommend his class to everyone. This is the only class I have taken at AASU where participation is appreciated and asked for, really enjoyable. Study and you will do well.

5.0
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PSYC3070
Aug 30, 2005

He knows his material, teaches effectively, and can be a little bit of a goofball, but the class is very enjoyable. He's a cool dude :-)

5.0
1.0
PSYC11012950
Aug 30, 2005

He is awesome - he will bed over backwards to give you all of the information that you need. . .

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1101
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYC2950
Oct 5, 2005

This was the first class I actually wanted to go to!

5.0
3.0
COGDEVPSY
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2005

Challenges students, and a good amount of homework. Great teacher and easy to get in touch with.

5.0
4.0
PSYC1101
Nov 14, 2005

He's very funny and witty. Hard, but will help you. It's not a class that you can get by without studying in, but it's ok. And he's hot, so that's always a plus...

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2950
Nov 23, 2005

Good teacher and really interesting class....tests are challenging but cover exactly what he goes over in class.

5.0
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COG
Nov 28, 2005

I had a hard time in this class. It was a lot of info. but he gives you test questions ahead of time and always there to help.

4.0
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PERCEPTION
Nov 30, 2005

He thinks he is a comedian. good teacher if you are not interested in knowing more than just what is in the book. If you ask a question that goes beyond what is in the book, he says "that would be a good topic for a research paper." in other words "Duh, which way did he go George?'

2.0
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PSYCH
Dec 15, 2005

This teacher is rediculous! His tests are crazy, and what we do in class has nothing to do with the tests, so you fail them ALL! No one in my class got an "a". Be prepared to study for hours and not know one answer onthe test.

5.0
4.0
PSYC1101H
Jan 6, 2006

He made this class fun and is helpful. Posts outlines and review questions online which will help cover the notes for the day. His tests were really challenging, even when you do study (mostly covers notes from class, but you MUST read the book if you expect to get anything higher than a B). Great guy and good class if you have an interest in psyc.

5.0
3.0
MULTIPLE
Jan 23, 2006

Not easy...you have to study and attend class daily. Tests are based solely on class notes. Hes an awesome teacher! Very straight foward and easy to understand. Funny!!!

2.0
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PSYCH1101
Apr 8, 2006

The worst teacher I ever had! his test were no where near to what he talked about in class. Only one person made a A and the others made D's and F's. DONT TAKE HIM IF YOU WANT A GOOD GPA!!!!!

4.0
4.0
PSYC2300
Jun 26, 2006

Great professor. Will absolutely refuse to baby you! Tests are challenging, but materials and explanations are clear. Humorous, but some might be turned off by his sarcasm. Been accused of having a "God complex". An absolute genius, might be intimidating, but he's very nice! Big time "Star Wars" fan and is a drag racer.

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Jan 23, 2007

WONDERFUL teacher!! he covers eerything thouroughly and makes it interesting. i loved his class. there are study questions for every chapter posted online. he is very willing to help

5.0
5.0
PSY3070
Apr 7, 2007

great teacher really gets into his work. You have to read the book if you want to pass with a B or better. He is very clear and goes over each chapter covered for tests. Take this class seriously its not easy.

5.0
3.0
PSYC2950
Jul 27, 2007

Dr Roberts is wonderful. His tests are straight from his notes. He let's you know in advance that if you don't attend class, you will suffer. He gives review questions that exactly make up his tests, so it is easy to get a good grade. He requires that you KNOW the information and that it's not just memorization. I would def take another class w/him

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2950
Aug 3, 2007

He is very interesting and is easy to learn from if you pay attention. His tests are 98% from his notes, never used the book. He tells u at the very beginning how important attendance is because of ur class notes. Funny and laid back in class but serious about your learning. Would take another class from him!

4.0
3.0
PSCY3770
May 14, 2008

He has a web site that you get the questions to study from but the tests are worded funny. The final is cumulative and it is a doozey! Anything goes on the final. Fun class and he has enjoyable life stories.

4.0
2.0
PSYC2950
Jul 9, 2008

Dr. Roberts is a great teacher. I took his class in the summer in four weeks and it was very interesting. He posts study questions and outlines online. He also posts grades the day of the exam. His tests are strictly from his notes so don't buy the book, he never uses it. He also has a good sense of humor. I would take him again.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Dec 7, 2008

An amazing professor. As long as you come to class everyday, you WILL understand the material and will never forget it. Exams weren't super hard but also weren't super easy; everything comes straight from the notes. Do not buy the textbook because it was never even mentioned, much less used.

3.0
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PYSCH1101
Nov 18, 2008

If you want an easy A...this is not the class for you. I learned so much in this class...and ive retained information more so than in any other class. always go to class. never miss the notes. and love the study guides like you breathe air and u should do okay.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH2950
Jul 3, 2009

Dr. Roberts is a great teacher, he makes psychology very interesting and brings real life situations in to examples to aid with remembering. Great Class. Also he's got a great physique.

4.0
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PSY3070
Dec 5, 2009

This class is HARD!!! You can not mess around and expect to do well. Class attendance is a must! Recording the class is very helpful.. Take him, if you like a challenge.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Dec 9, 2009

I took him over the summer for PSYC 1101H and got an A. It definitely wasn't an "easy A" but he is probably the best teacher I've ever had. He made complex concepts seem simple and his analogies and personal experience stories made the class fun and unforgettable!! He is VERY nice to look at and I plan to take him next summer for PSYC 2950.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Dec 9, 2009

...BY THE WAY, he posts online study guides with questions for every chapter and those questions are in multiple choice form on the tests and cumulative final exam! His tests are not easy but not hard either if you study...but the final is TOUGH--study and you have no reason to get lower than a B!!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Apr 17, 2010

took his honors class. Would definitely recommend it to any honors student. has study guides- tests are straight from them. you also have to do a film and psychology project where you either present a powerpoint or create your own film which takes some time but is also fun to do. Great class. Good professor. Take it!

5.0
3.0
PSYC2950
Jun 18, 2010

Dr. Roberts has made this one of my favorite classes that I have taken. He presents the material well and very thouroughly and makes the class very interesting. He also is willing to help students with anything that they don't understand. I really wish I needed another Psyc class just so I could take him again! Just AWESOME!

2.0
5.0
PSY3500
Jul 14, 2010

This guy was one of the worst professors I've ever had. If your not an honor student he doesn't seem to care about you. He's not helpful, and he would made you take notes after notes and when the test would come the questions wouldn't relate to what he taught in class. Just a bad professor

5.0
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PSYC2950
Aug 10, 2010

He is very helpful and can make class fun... he talks very fast but does repeat the important things. If your a good note taker then you'll do great. Test are fair and come straight from your notes

4.0
5.0
PSYCH3500
Nov 2, 2010

Anyone who says this professor is horrible is an idiot. He is so much fun, and relates it to everyday life. Have to go to class, must take notes. Study your butt off. He's nice to look at also.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Nov 5, 2010

He was my favorite teacher in college thus far. I took him for Honors intro to psychology. He uses great examples. He is also extremely funny. All you do is come to class, study your notes a little bit, take the test right from it. Great great class and professor.

3.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Apr 11, 2011

A pretty laid back professor. Some questions on tests can be tricky, but other than that, not bad. I would study the night before and make low B's. Lets you choose whether you want an attendence policy. Nice personality too.

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PSY101
Jun 9, 2011

This teacher doesn't care about the students. Learn or stay behind. He give this school bad reputation with his cursing, not cool.

5.0
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PSYC1101
Jun 24, 2011

Dr. Roberts was a great professor. You take the tests straight from your notes so attendance is important. Gives lots of examples which helps in relating material to everyday life and also helps you remember it better. He also provides a study guide. Highly recommended!

2.0
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PSYC1101
Jul 11, 2011

I took Jonathan Roberts lat year without dropping his class...I'm very dissapointed that i didn't drop his class actually. He is an EXTREMELY hard professor that likes to teach iin an advanced level. His exams are NEVER anywhere near his lectures even though he says it always is.He was not helpful when i had a privet talk with him either.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Aug 10, 2011

he is one the best professors i have ever had. i honestly almost reconsidered changing my major to psychology :) all you have to do is take great notes and study the review sheet in advance and you will do wonderful! i highly recommend. he is challenging but interesting.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Dec 2, 2011

great professor if you have a tape recorder USE IT!his exams come from lectures/notes we never even used the book highly recommend for anyone INTERESTED in psychology

4.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Dec 15, 2011

Ive taken two classes with Dr. Roberts and both have been enjoyable. Hs funny, fair, and intelligent. His exams are tough though and much of it comes from his lectures. Textbooks seemed irrelevant. I want to teach college and I wouldnt mind being a professor like him.

5.0
4.0
PSYC3050
May 4, 2012

Dr. Roberts is a great professor. His class is not easy but its really interesting and he is very fair. His final is killer though so make sure you start studying a couple of weeks beforehand. I'd like to be a professor someday and I wouldn't mind being like him.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH2500
Jul 15, 2012

Dr.Roberts class is definitely an easy A if you study and do the review questions a week or two prior to the test. He answers questions and repeats things so that you will understand ! I have had him three times. great professor.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Jul 23, 2012

Best professor at AASU. I am minoring in psych because of him. He class in very fun and interesting. He tells hilarious stories about his family but they pertain to psych. Take notes and answer all the review questions and you will ace every test. Gives you the option to make attendance mandatory or not. Take him!

4.0
1.0
PSYC2300
Mar 16, 2013

Dr. Roberts is a great professor. His classes are usually 75 minutes long, and he understands that this is a long time, so he uses humor to make class feel shorter. The class is lecture-based with some group projects, quizzes, and exams. None of it is too difficult, and you'll do fine as long as you study the comprehensive final exam review!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Nov 18, 2013

Best professor at this school. He is hilarious and still gets the message across so that I can remember it. The review questions are VERY similar to test questions. Gets grades back the same day. He uses examples from his family and has really funny stories. Not a hard class, especially with the reviews. Cumulative final. Don't buy the textbook.

5.0
2.0
PSYC3050
Jul 25, 2014

Dr. Roberts is Awesome! He is absolutely hilarious & is always sharing real life/family examples of the material to help it really stick. He uses PPT & sometimes videos & pictures but the most important material is what he covers in class. It is important to attend & take thorough notes b/c sometimes he moves a little fast. I loved him & his class

5.0
2.0
PSYC1101H
Oct 8, 2014

Dr. Roberts is a fantastic teacher and he really knows the material he covers. His tests are straight from the lecture and his lecture follows a powerpoint outline that really helps with note organization. If you know how to take notes and you answer the review questions about a week in advance you shouldn't have any problem with the tests.

5.0
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PSYCH
Grade: B+
Oct 22, 2014

Everything he says in lecture will be on the exams so take good notes and don't bother bringing your textbook.

4.0
3.0
PSYC1101H
Oct 28, 2014

Dr. Roberts is hilarious and really keeps you engaged in his lectures. We had to do group debates, which weren't my favorite, but all in all they were pretty interesting.

5.0
1.0
PSYC3050
Grade: B
Oct 28, 2014

Class was easy. Come to class & take good notes and you're sure to pass. Lectures are interesting & he keeps you laughing.

3.0
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3700
Dec 13, 2014

His sensation and perception class has a lot of material. If you are not ready from day one drop the class. It's tough to make assignments up. He does not give test back, you have to go to his office. If you have taken him before, great. If not just know he jokes a lot which can distract you, but stick to your study guide and bring it to class!!

5.0
3.0
PSYC3500
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2015

My favorite class at ASU so far. I wish I could take Dr. Roberts for the rest of my classes. He structures his classes so that you clearly know how to succeed. Class is very interesting. Tests were straight from study guides. One website project, but he gives you great feedback on your draft before the due date. Highly recommend any of his classes.

5.0
1.0
PSYC3050
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2015

Great class! His lectures run right down the study guide questions he gives at the beginning of the semester. He makes his lectures interesting, so it is easy to pay attention. He is straight forward and has very clear grading criteria. You WILL have to study a lot of information, but it is well worth it!

5.0
4.0
PSYC3050
Grade: B
May 4, 2016

Dr. Roberts is a really good professor. He loves what he does and keeps his lectures interesting. He gave 3 exams, one project (either group or complete a website), and a cumulative final. He's super funny and very engaging. Awesome professor who I am taking again!

4.0
4.0
PSYC1101H
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed Dr. Roberts's Intro to Psych class. He provides personal stories and examples to help add context to the notes. He is very lecture heavy, but it is never a boring lecture. Dr. Roberts loves to tell jokes in class adding to the fun yet productive atmosphere. I would definitely take his class again.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
PSY1101H
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

Liked this professor a lot. Used great examples and made sure that everyone understood the material.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PSYC1101
Grade: B
Mar 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is extremely hard for his intro class. Didn't like his lectures. Very fast paced be ready to write or type fast! Also, make sure you are ready to apply what you have learned that is all his questions aare about. If you are not good at applying information then don't take this class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
FYE1220
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

This was a new FYE class and there were definitely some road bumps along the way. The assignments were 22 SMALL essays, a final presentation, and volunteer hours at the Boys & Girls club. Since this class wasn't content heavy I can't easily grade his teaching style but he is very kind, which will likely show in his other classes as well!

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
FYE1220H
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Roberts is an amazing FYE Professor. He made the class entertaining and was always willing to answer any questions you may have. In addition, he gave plenty of opportunities for extra credit. If you want to pass, all you have to do is show up and complete the assignments.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC2300
Grade: B
Feb 28, 2020
Would take again

Very easy to follow lectures. A few exams and a paper and a presentation (on a topic of your choice from a book you choose from a given list) -- the usual stuff. I most appreciate him for working with me through my depression when I was going through a really hard time, and I am thankful to him for being such an understanding person.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
INTROTOPSYCH
May 13, 2022
Would take again

He is a super laid back, nice & funny prof. His lectures are really easy to follow, but you will struggle if you dont come to class as thats the only way to get material. His lectures are not boring at all! Offers a test review that accurately represents each test. Keep up w/ the reviews because it will be your study guide for cumulative final.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PERCEPTION
Grade: A+
Aug 6, 2024
Would take again

This professor is exactly what I was looking for when I returned to college. Might not be for you though. Material is in-depth, and grades are almost exclusively tests. That worked for my busy life, but maybe not if you're anxiety prone. Gives awesome advice, tons of fun, very approachable. Honestly, the best I've encountered so far. Thankyou, JP

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
COGPSYCH
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, tests are hard!

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
COGPSYCH
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 12, 2024

He is funny and entertaining, but his class seem to lack structure. Grades rely only on 4 hard, confusing tests and 1 project w/ no rubric. no textbook. the syllabus and 1 powerpoint he lectures off of are minimal. This all made it difficult for me to fully learn the material, which was frustrating because I was excited to learn all the content.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PSYCH3500
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2025
Would take again

This class was easily one of the most challenging ones I've taken. However, his way of teaching and approaching his role as a mentor to students made it infinitely less stressful. Despite the tricky material, I earned an A+ and I really couldn't have done it without his help. The exams are heavy, but if you can take him, DO IT!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
FYE1220
Grade: A+
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

Professor Roberts is an amazing professor. He was really funny, caring, and respectful of all of his students. His CORE class is very easy, all of his assignments are online, and attendance is not mandatory. He asks what we want to learn so we aren't sitting in class learning about something we don't want to. Very welcoming and would take again.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
FYE1220
Grade: A+
May 1, 2025
Would take again

Professor Roberts was amazing! I am a psychology minor and took his CORE class. Now, I look for his name every time I register for psyc classes. He was very laid back and also asked what we wanted to learn about and included everyone in discussions. Could not recommend more.

Inspirational
Caring
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

44%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (8)
B (6)
A (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(6)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 19 reported grades
A+: 8
B: 6
A: 3
B+: 1
Common Tags
Hilarious (7)
Caring (5)
Graded by few things (4)
Amazing lectures (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (3)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Gives good feedback (2)
Lecture heavy (2)
Rating Trend

Declining

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DEVELOP

5.0

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PSYC

5.0

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5.0

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PSY

5.0

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GENPSYC

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

PSY3070

5.0

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5.0

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4.7

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