3.5

Kari Dudley

Psychology - University of New Hampshire (all campuses)

3.5
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
54%
Would Retake
142
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

54%

Would Retake

142

Reviews

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What Students Say

Kari is an awesome professor

PSYC552 - 5.0 rating

Kari is one of the best professors I have had

PSYC552 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

13%

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Hilarious (20)
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Amazing lectures (16)
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Reviews (142)
5.0
2.0
PSYC552
Nov 29, 2012

Kari was a great professor. If you go to class, pay attention, & take the online quizzes you'll do well. She makes class fun and interesting. Online quizzes aren't hard, if you get above 70 on all you get a 100 for your quiz average. Attendance isn't mandatory but she does take attendance sometimes. Would definitely take another class w/ her!

5.0
1.0
PSYC552
Mar 21, 2013

Kari is an awesome professor. She made class fun, interesting and everything she taught was very straight forward. Quizzes were open-note/textbook and if you got a 70 or above, you got 100%. Definitely reccomend this class and her as a professor!

5.0
3.0
PSYC552
Apr 9, 2013

really engaging and exciting. loved her class even tho it was at 8am. best psych teacher ever!

5.0
2.0
PSYC552
Apr 16, 2013

Kari is one of the best professors I have had. She knows how to keep her students interested and knows exactly how to explain the material so everyone understands. Definitely take a class with her.

5.0
4.0
PSYC552
Jun 27, 2013

Kari is an AMAZING teacher. One of the best I had at UNH. You'd be crazy not to take a class with her. Go to class and STUDY for the exams and you'll do well. You can't skate through class and get a good grade; you have to do the work. I had her Monday mornings at 8am and still spent the weekend looking forward to her class.

5.0
3.0
PSYC502
Mar 19, 2014

Kari has done it again. This is the second class I have taken from her and loved it just as much as the first. Research Methods is a difficult class to make interesting, but she somehow managed to do it.

4.0
4.0
PSYCH401
May 1, 2014

If you trying to earn an easy A in this class don't take it. Her test are hard because she likes to use scenarios that apply to the chapter.

5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Dec 4, 2014

Kari is an awesome professor. She is great at engaging the students in her lectures, and has great examples and videos to help students remember concepts. I would deffinitely recommend this class to anyone.

3.0
3.0
PSYC401
Dec 7, 2014

Through the entire class I kept thinking that she was going to reveal that she was just using our class for some experiment. Her lectures weren't much harder than a highschool class but the information was presented decently if a bit slow. She seems to teach to the slowest student in the room rather than to the average making things too easy.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH401
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2014

Kari was super nice and she is an awesome teacher. She's always looking in the best interest of the students and if you meet up with her during her office hours she will always do her best to help you. LOVE HER

5.0
3.0
502
Dec 10, 2014

Kari is super bubbly and enthusiastic with everything she does. She makes inherently boring classes much more tolerable. She is very respectful and fair with students.

5.0
1.0
PSYC401
Dec 16, 2014

One of THE BEST professors on campus.

5.0
1.0
401
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2015

Kari is definitely one of the best professors I've ever had. She's engaging and shows clear interest in Psychology. Make sure that you attend lectures, as she includes test questions that relate to in class videos. Tests also include a lot of situational questions. Her TA has review sessions before all exams which is really helpful.

5.0
1.0
PSYC401
Jan 25, 2015

If you are looking for an easy A you have come to the right place. 5 exams and 1 final. I got all A's on 4 exams and the final. I got a B on the fifth test but lowest test was dropped. You do not need to read the textbook, I didn't. If you use the study packets you will be all set. Do not buy the textbook it is a waste of money.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH502
Mar 31, 2015

Amazing teacher. She is one of the best teacher's I have ever had. The class sounds really boring at first but she makes it really fun. She does require that you get some work done

4.0
3.0
PSYCH401
Apr 2, 2015

I believe Kari is very intelligent and has a lot of experience under her belt, but I was discouraged at certain points of the semester. She seemed anti-women and seemed to believe in gender roles. I would have preferred a feminist as my psych professor.

5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Apr 3, 2015

It is clear that she cares about her students and loves what she does. She provides great resources such as graphic organizers, study guides, and review sessions. The book is not necessary, go to class and you'll get an A. I would take her class again in a heart beat and because of her, I have decided to pursue a Psych minor.

4.0
3.0
PSYC502
Grade: B
Apr 3, 2015

Kari is FANTASTIC! I was dreading Research Methods and she is making the whole process 10x easier than I thought it would be. Final presentation is broken up throughout the semester which makes life easier. Gives quizzes every week and if you get 710 correct, it's an automatic 100. About 1 exammonth. Would definitely take a class with her again!!

5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Apr 8, 2015

she has exam every month :( but she is very nice, and I really enjoy her class.

5.0
3.0
PSYC502
Grade: A-
May 3, 2015

Research methods is not a fun class. Kari made it fun. There is work, but as long as you make an effort, you will be fine. Kari is so engaged, helpful, cheery, and funny that coming to this class was not a chore. There is homework, frequent testsquizzes, and a couple major assignments. I still thoroughly enjoyed this class.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH401
Sep 1, 2015

Take this class! For what look like a pretty legit class on your transcript it is easy as it gets! There is some work involved, but follow what Kari lays out for you and you should get an A! She is a great teacher who is awesome at explaining topics and sharing some great stories along the way! Video are shown in class which are most times fun!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH401
Sep 9, 2015

I took Intro to Psych with Kari Dudley and she was the best psych professor I've ever had. She is an amazing teacher. Even with a class with over 200 people, you can really pay attention because she's very clear and knows exactly how to teach. She is part of the reason I changed my major to Psychology. I highly recommend her.

4.0
4.0
PSYCH402
Grade: A-
Sep 29, 2015

She's a really amazing person. Lectures were long, very long and boring. But she does her best to make it interesting. Go to the review sessions, you'll know what to study. And read the book, it'll help too!

5.0
2.0
PSYC405
Oct 13, 2015

Kari is a great professor and is incredibly smart. I would definitely recommend taking her for research methods - she makes a boring class bearable. Although she is a tough grader, she may be willing to let you redo something for a bit more credit. Just an awesome person all around!

4.0
4.0
40111
Oct 19, 2015

STUDY.

5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Nov 5, 2015

Really really helpful. Teaches well and wants you to do well too! She is very personable and really funny as well! And she really understands college life too. As long as you do the work you'll be perfectly fine! Make sure to show up to class though, you'll be lost if you don't.

4.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2015

I started out hating the class, because I didn't pay attention or study. I got a 78 on the first test, but ended up getting a 97 on the 4th test. Definitely read the chapters, but just use the book in the library. She has pre made notes on her site, so it's super easy to follow along with her lectures. If you study, it's easy, and she's so fun!!

5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2015

She's a phenomenal teacher for the into psychology class! She explains everything in the lectures very well, but you should read the book to get more of an understanding. Attendance isn't required, but on the exams she does ask some questions from examples from lectures, so go them! They're fun too!

5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2015

I absolutely loved Kari! I would love to take another course with her. Her lectures were long but they were interesting and entertaining. Not hard if you pay attention. She posts handouts of lectures with blank spots for you to write in the answers. Definitely helps to read the book but not necessary if you study your notes. TA exam reviews help.

5.0
1.0
PSYC502
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2015

After taking Intro to psych with Kari, I had to take another class with her! I took research methods, although it was not required for my major. There is a lot of reading, which I recommend you do, and quizzes on every chapter. If you get a 70 or better on the quizzes she gives you a 100 for it though! Super funny and makes the 8am totally worth it

5.0
3.0
PSYC552
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

Took intro with Kari and could not wait to take another class with her. She expects a lot more from you in her research methods class. Easily walked away with an A in intro. I had to work pretty hard for a B in 502. She offers a lot of help and saved me from a C!

5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Jan 14, 2016

Read the textbook its the only way to do well in the class!

3.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2016

Hmmm, she was okay. A little egotistical for my liking, but her teaching was great. If you want to learn the knitty gritty about Psych and want to major in psych, I suggest a different teacher. Although she loves the topic, I don't think she is very serious about her students... I would prefer a do-over, smaller class with her would be better.

5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A+
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

This by far my favorite class! Lectures are so interesting and she shows so many videos on the stuff you're learning. Tests are all multiple choice. Not all information is given in the lecture, so make sure you read the book! No other homework besides studying.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSYC401
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

good teacher. puts sheets online and are basically all you need to know for the exams. exams are fair. study a few hours a few days in advance. makes class somewhat entertaining.

5.0
1.0
PSYC401
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

Kari was an AMAZING professor, every lecture was hilarious and kept your attention! 10/10 HIGHLY SUGGEST

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Dec 2, 2016
Would take again

The readings were sometimes hard to get through and you had to do them for exams, but she's super funny and knows how to make class interesting. She takes suggestions and wants you to succeed, but you have to do work on your end too!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher made psychology an interesting course! Tons of videos in lecture

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2016
Would take again

Great teacher made psychology an interesting course! Tons of videos in lecture!!!!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Dudley is one of the nicest teachers I have had at UNH. She is funny, caring, passionate, and wants her students to do well. Don't miss class because she doesn't post slides online. The class is challenging so make sure you follow the textbook and study hard.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

makes going to class worth it. posts worksheets online that are your notes and you fill them in as she speaks. Do not buy the textbook. You'll miss a couple questions on exams but totally not worth the money.

5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2017
Would take again

She is an Amazing professor and makes class fun to go to. She is the reason I added a Psych Minor.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

She is super nice and hilarious. Gives you fill-in outlines for each lecture/chapter which are super helpful. Didn't use the textbook other than copying vocabulary terms, but she went over most, if not all, of the important vocabulary in class.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Oct 19, 2017
Would take again

I loved Kari! I had a family problem and she was so sweet about meeting with me about classes I missed and gave me a heads up if she thought a class might be too hard (emotionally) for me. I usually don't like lectures but she always makes hers so funny and easy to understand.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2017
Would take again

Kari is a fantastic professor! She helps make the material engaging with personal anecdotes and an incredibly extroverted personality. I loved every aspect of that class, but it definitely was not an easy A course. She has 3 regular exams and one final exam and they are not inherently easy, so you do have to work for your grade. Highly recommend!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

She is awesome! Super fun to listen to and the lectures are very engaging with a lot of video examples of the topics. The tests will be difficult if you don't study, because they tend to cover everything. I am inspired to become a Psych major now.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A+
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

Kari Dudley is the best psychology professor out there. She is super nice and funny and always makes sure you understand the material. I would definitely take her class if you have the choice. I always looked forward to class because her lectures are the best. Only 3 exams and then the final. She has a review session before every exam.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

Kari is a great Intro to Psysh professor. While her class is lecture heavy and her exams are challenging, she builds a bunch of easy points into your grade, so long as you do the work, show up to class, and pay attention.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
4.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Do not miss class. Some test answers are given in class and in class only.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2018
Would take again

Kari was a great professor for Psych 401. She is hilarious, and keeps you engaged during lecture with lots of videos and helpful examples. The Advanced Organized Notes were really helpful. As long as you go to class, take notes, and take the quizzes online you will be fine. Really interesting material, and she keeps it exciting with humor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

Kari was amazing. She made the lectures so interesting, and her way of structuring notes was very helpful. As long as you go to class, you'll do well on the exams. She's always available for extra help, and she truly loves the class. 10/10 would recommend.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2018
Would take again

She was an amazing professor!! Really motivated and enthusiastic about what she was teaching. Always graded fairly and had clear expectations for students. Highly recommend taking a class from her if you have the chance.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

Kari is super nice and her lectures are actually entertaining. The tests and quizzes are pretty easy as long as you have read the textbook and studied.

Respected
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: Not sure yet
May 12, 2018
Would take again

She was a down to earth, funny professor. Just gave out positive vibes and is always smiling and makes you feel good. Would definitely take this class again.

5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A+
Jun 23, 2018
Would take again

Could not have asked for a better professor to teach this course! She is very funny and caring. Her lectures are great because she gives you the opportunity to print her organizers which is easily filled out during class through her slides. During final exam time she was very accessible. You need to study for tests but they are not that hard!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Amazing teacher who is funny but not easy and will call you out if needed

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Dec 8, 2018
Would take again

Super sweet and made the lecture seem really laid-back. She'd use personal examples in lecture which made material more relatable.

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

Kari Dudley is a great professor and an amazing person! She is very well-educated on the topic of psychology and as a psychology major, she really made my first college class in the topic memorable.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC502
Grade: B-
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

Research Methods is a tough class to teach. It's boring material but Kari made it bearable! She has a fun, cool demeanor. Her grading structure and expectations are clear. I really enjoy taking her classes.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

3 tests worth 12% each, final is worth 36%. You need to study the textbook and her advanced organizers to do well. Very sweet professor, clear and audible voice. Makes lots of connections that help you remember terminology. Bad thing her launchpad assignments (quizzes and learning curves) dont count as extra credit like with other psych profs :(

Respected
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Go to class. She doesnt post PowerPoints online so its hard to understand if someone doesnt give you notes especially because sometimes you only cover parts of chapters. The advanced organizers are life savers. Dudley is also super helpful if you go to her office hours!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Jan 29, 2019
Would take again

Easily the best professor that I've had here at UNH. Her lectures are interesting and engaging. Her exams are based off of what you have discussed in class or read in the book (no surprises). You will have to work for her class but she makes doing so as interesting as possible.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: D
Nov 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend. Her lectures are read off of slideshows which are not posted, and she often goes off topic with information that are not included in your notes. She will not post the grades so it is hard to follow your progress during the semester. The exams are long and hard and even if you study for hours youll still question your knowledge

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2019
Would take again

Test Heavy in that the tests account for a major portion of your grade. Cares about her students, but will not take any excuses and expects you to do the homework, study, and be an adult. Doesn't seem like she wants to be your best friend, but she tells some funny stories and wears some sick boots.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Dudley was an excellent professor. At first, I didn't particularly like her because I thought she was way too scripted. However, I came around and warmed up to her and realized that it was the most beneficial and interesting lecture I had that semester. Her homework isn't terribly time consuming and exams aren't terrible either if you pay attn!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PSYC401
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Kari is a great professor and her lecture is very engaging. However I studied for HOURS for every exam and still did poorly. All my friends had the male professor and there exams were always online AND open notes. My final was 100 questions cumulative on 15 chapters, theres was online, open notes, and on only on the last 3 chapters. Not fair.

4.0
4.0
PSYC401
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Her lecture is interesting and I understand the material. But I studied for hours for her exams and still did poorly. There are definitely easier professors. I wish I had known and taken this course with one of the male professors bc all my friends have As and barley study bc all the exams are online and open notes. My GPA is hurting

2.0
5.0
PSYC502
Grade: Rather not say
May 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class is really tough, especially taught by Kari. The expectations are sky high and the work is grueling and really hard. The class can be interesting but just the way it was taught made it almost unbearable. If you like reading text and writing test questions more than your social life, take this class.

2.0
3.0
PSYC562
Grade: A-
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

During the coronavirus part of the semester this class became unbearable. Our participation was movies w/essays that were graded (you could now get an 80% participation grade) on-top of the textbook and assignments. The final exam was a mess and she refused to relax her grading policy despite the change in structure.

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC502
Feb 19, 2021
Would take again

Ive taken 2 of professor dudleys courses and she is such a lovely lady. She is so easy to get in touch with and she is very helpful with answering questions. Some course material is harder to comprehend than others, but she does an excellent t way of teaching it! 10/10 recommend.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYC502
Grade: A-
Apr 8, 2021
Would take again

Absolutely my favorite professor I've ever had. Some of the course material is difficult, but she is extremely attentive to student's needs and concerns. She offers great words of encouragement and is easily accessible to help students at any time! Wonderful lady :)

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
5.0
PSYC502
Grade: B-
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Kari is a lovey human being, but I would not recommend taking her classes. I have taken two classes with her now and both were not great. There's an insane amount of weekly work ( I usually will spend 7-10 hours per week just on her class) and no matter how hard I study for the exams I can not get a good grade. Do not recommend.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: C
Dec 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Would never take again

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

Kari never ceased to surprise me with stories she would share about herself during lectures. HW took me under an hour per week. Exams were heavy on material not covered in lecture, studying for them was difficult, you need to read the book. I would say easy A because all of my exams were online, but if in person it would be harder

Get ready to read
Hilarious
3.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

This lady is CRAZY but that kinda makes lectures funny. I took this class during covid times so idk if she always does this but she posted all the lectures online. I only went to class the first day. She also has note taking guides which is kinda nice. I used them in the beginning of the semester. Exams were online. A lot of HW but it's easy.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYC401
Dec 2, 2021
Would take again

Lectures were posted online, which was helpful for missing class and wanting to catch up on notes. She engages the class well, but the tests are from the textbook and the lectures don't cover everything, so don't expect to get by with a decent grade without reading the text outside of class

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

She was an AMAZING lecturer! Very inspiring and intelligent. Very strict on syllabus guidelines.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

Professor Dudley is super entertaining and a lovely person. Id watch her lectures for fun if I could. The class itself is heavy in reading and has a lot of homework. Final is worth 40% of the grade. I took it with the flu and dropped my hard-earned 90 to an 84. If you want a good grade, get ready to study. A lot.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B-
Feb 8, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I had her in fall semester 2021. She does not have clear grading criteria. The final exam is worth 40% and she never once answered my emails or questions. You get tested on things she never even taught you and she won't ever give you extra credit. Definitely use the advanced organizers and because of covid, I could take the class half online.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B-
Feb 25, 2022
Would take again

Kari is genuinely caring and tries to make lectures engaging and interesting. However, lots of the homework and exam material are based on reading that isn't always covered in lecture.

Get ready to read
Caring
2.0
4.0
PSYC562
Grade: B-
Nov 16, 2022

After the first test, I realized that you are not set up to succeed. Flies through lecture topics and tests consist primarily of textbook material. She explained the class average test average was a 70 and that WE needed to change something. Mind you, I have always received highest honors and missed two classes the entire semester. Just saying.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2022

This woman was never straight forward about what she wanted. Classes felt unorganized and like I was in high school all over again. Get ready for disappointment because that is all you will receive in this course.

2.0
3.0
401
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2022

VERY textbook based material so definitely make sure you actually do the readings. I never went to class or watched the lectures, just made quizlets on readings. There are approx 10-15 assignments a week but 90% are graded on completion and every answer is on google so just google them. Use the learning curves to study the material

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYC562
Grade: B-
Dec 6, 2022

She doesn't teach what is on the tests. There is so much homework and reading. The tests are based of the book and not her teaching. She does not was her students to do well. Seems like she says things to try and fit in or make students laugh but it comes off as weird and inappropriate. Take abnormal psych with a different teacher.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
401
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

While class attendance isn't mandatory, you get a lot out of going to class. She tries to make things entertaining. She also approaches topics with a respectful manner. Homework and reading is a little heavy, but nothing crazy. I would definitely recommend Kari!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Kari is a great person with a lot of personality, which she is not afraid to share. The subject matter is fairly easy but the tests are surprisingly difficult. Do not shrug the class off as an easy A, you will at least have to study. If you are looking for a good lecturer with a good personality, but this is not a blow off class.

Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2022
Would take again

I would recommend watching the online lectures unless you are struggling because people like to use this class as personal therapy and ask way too many questions so it wastes time. If you took AP psych this class is literally just that so it's pretty easy. Overall super nice professor and she plays a lot of videos to show cool psychology studies.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
3.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022

Professor Dudley is ok. You are tested on things in the textbook you're supposed to read, even if its never mentioned in class. It's heavy on busy work that you just want to finish, not actually learn. You're also not allowed to use electronics, and instead are given fill in the blank organizers that are almost useless. She's really nice, though.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSYC401
Grade: B-
Dec 14, 2022

This class was hard to both students who were in person and who did not attend class. The class itself was fine but the exams were so difficult, and I genuinely took a long time studying for them.

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B-
Dec 14, 2022

As interesting as the material and class is, barely anything in class is relevant for the exams making them very difficult. I was excited to learn more about psychology, but instead I was counting down the days I would be done with this class. The grades I received on all the exams do not reflect on how much time and effort I put into studying.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2022

I was genuinely excited to take this class at the beginning of the year. However, the majority of the homework is busy work. I spent a lot of time studying for this class and still didn't do great on exams. She says anything from class, hw, videos, textbook and notes is fair game, but there is material that is not found in any of those on exams.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B-
Dec 15, 2022

I thought this class was going to one of my favorites. Really I was given upwards of fifteen assignments a week in homework. It is extremely textbook heavy and you will be tested on the book directly. Her lectures were alright, but I found the graphic organizers we had to take notes on pretty unhelpful when actually retaining information. not great

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
401
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2022

No attendance, lectures recorded and posted online. Notes slideshow not posted. Notes can be taken in notebook or printed fill in notes she provides. No devices allowed out in class (no phones, laptops, ipads). Masks are required and she will make comments if you aren't wearing it correctly, if you have devices out, or even if you're talking.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Online Savvy
4.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: C-
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

The class is great and goes over much material and is interesting. The class itself can be done online through watching the lectures whichI liked. Although her exams are difficult and I preformed worse on those than any other assignment in her class.

So many papers
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

I enjoyed Dr Dudley's class. Her lectures were interesting and easy to follow. You are able to watch the online lectures if you cannot make it to class which is helpful. There is a lot of work to be done outside of class. Be sure to take notes on the book readings and listen closely during lecture in order to do well on the exams.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Jan 15, 2023

You would think this class would earn you a good grade if you put the work in. I put in so much work and always did my assignments but when the exams rolled around I DID AWFUL, EVERY. SINGLE. TIME. I do not recommend taking this course if you're looking for an easy A.

2.0
5.0
PSYC401
Grade: B-
Jan 16, 2023

Exams were almost impossible to do well on. The class was told to study ALL of the info. from lectures, hw, and the book. Unfortunately the exams were based almost solely on the textbook. I left every exam feeling almost robbed off all the effort and time I put in, because the work I was studying and being taught in class was not being assessed.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Jan 23, 2023

Dr. Dudley is very kind and funny. However she often tests students on topics that are irrelevant or not part of the big picture. We were asked a geography question on our final. The exams are very difficult and frustrating as I studied for hours and never did well. This was my lowest grade I have gotten in college and doesn't reflect my hard work.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
PSYC552
Grade: B
Oct 20, 2023

shes a very hard grader and the exams are hard and not really what we talk about no review sheets and tons of homework and when she doesn't like you, you will know

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PSYC401
Grade: C
Nov 29, 2023

Would not recommend this class. Exams are in person on lockdown browser. Makes the class way more complicated then it has to be.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
401
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2023
Would take again

Lectures are high quality and relevant to Exam material. Weekly homework assignments are great for review. Overall, very positive attitude and clearly enjoys teaching. Material is not particularly challenging or in-depth as it is Introductory Psychology. Would recommend as major course or elective.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
PSYC502
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2023

i recommend taking this class with absolutely any other professor. although kari is nice, the work load for this one class is like all your other classes combined. hours on hours of homework every night and no matter how much studying you do its impossible to do good on the exams. really don't recommend taking this class if you want to succeed

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
PSYC552
Dec 7, 2023

Every time I left this class after an exam I wanted to cry and never step foot in that room again. To pass her exams with a high grade you would probably have to devote every second of everyday of your life to studying, and even then you still probably would not pass with above a B.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PSYC552
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2023

The class was all textbook. Exams were beyond difficult to do well on. Class averages were always somewhere in the 60s. You're also gonna spend a good amount of time doing the online textbook assignments but they don't even do much for your grade. Exams were by far weighted the most and it was like she was trying to trick us on every question.

Get ready to read
Caring
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
401
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2023

I loved her personality however I felt that all of her exams were almost impossible to do well on. She didn't focus on the big picture and some questions felt like she was trying to trick us or make us overthink about topics. It is a lot of material; I was doing more work than an actual psychology major and I took this as a discovery class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
401
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

Doctor Dudley is great!! Her lectures are entertaining, and the examples she provides really stick with me. The homework isn't hard and it doesn't take long. Her tests will be difficult if you don't study much, but as long as you study hard you will probably perform well. She's very helpful and kind, too.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
PSYC552
Grade: B-
Jan 25, 2024

All exams were in person/closed note with lockdown browser (including the final) and consisted of information not found within the textbook and lectures (which were read off a script). She made snarky backhanded comments to students, "study guides" were a third of a page stating what she wouldn't test on, and grades were hidden for weeks. Terrible.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
PSYC401
Grade: C+
Feb 15, 2024

One of the worst professors I have ever experienced. All the other intro to psych classes seemed to be MUCH better than this class, exams were extremely hard and long. I studied for the final for hours and I ended up getting better grades in ANATOMY. She didn't release the average grade on the final for a reason. SHOULD NOT TEACH

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: C+
Mar 4, 2024

Lectures are boring. Exams are in person. Homework and textbook is on Achive Macmillan. She does not care about you as a person and accommodation. You will have to print out the notes as you are not allowed to have a computer. She graded the notes that we turned in. and also did not post lecture slides.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PSYC552
Grade: B-
May 8, 2024

This professor lacks care for her students and LOVES hearing herself talk. She does not care about her students well being nor make accommodations for any reasons no matter what. all test are in person with a lock down browser so be ready to fail because study guides lack any information or depth of what will actually be on exams. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
4.0
PSYC552
Grade: C-
May 10, 2024

Kari is a sweet woman, but her class is almost impossible. I have yet to do good on an exam, despite preparing as much as possible, taking notes in class and attending every lecture but 2. She is not accomadating or really caring about how her students are doing in her class, its very self paced and you must be a "good" student to do well.

Tough grader
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
401
Grade: C+
May 20, 2024

In this class with Prof. Dudley, the textbook is interactive so that is where all of your homework is. On average, there's nine assignments within a chapter which is usually due each week. The exams are very difficult and cumulative. No late work, and the extra credit is only if you can make it to the exam review sessions.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
502
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

Kari is super caring and wants to see her students do well. Attendance is required but going to class really helps. Some of the tests are open notes and she helps prepare well for the ones that aren't. The final paper isn't that bad as well. As long as you're prepared to do the work, Kari is a great teacher!

Get ready to read
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSYC502
Grade: B+
Dec 5, 2024

Professor Dudley's research methods class is one of the hardest classes I've taken so far at UNH. She grades hard and exams are nearly impossible. My class's average was a 69% on an open note exam. Not only is attendance mandatory, but she will take off points if you zone out, go on any devices, or don't try the worksheets before she goes over them

Tough grader
Participation matters
Group projects
5.0
4.0
PSYC502
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2024
Would take again

I absolutely loved Professor Dudley! Her class is very hard, but if you want to have a really good understanding of the material, then TAKE HER CLASS! She does really care about her students and recognizes when you try! If you show up to class, participate, do the work, study, and communicate with her, you will be fine!

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
3.0
5.0
PSYC561
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2024

I Like Kari and the workload is not too much. The issues are her exams. I could study and study my whole life and still be fighting to pass her exams. Each question is worded very similarly and it is very confusing. Especially for this class.

Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Jan 19, 2025
Would take again

PSYC 401 fall 2023. She was nice and her lectures were interesting. Frustrating that you cant use a laptop to take notes, but was good with SAS accommodations. Havent had since, but has given recommendations for me. I didnt read the textbook, I studied notes from class and used study guides. I frequently talked with her after class about material.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
PSYC502
Grade: C+
Apr 22, 2025

The work load is a lot, giving me barely enough time to complete it daily. She takes points off of your grade if you don't know the answer to a question. She has had us complete research paper (which also had no limit) on our own when the point of the class is to learn how to write that. Dont take this class unless you want severe stress.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
PSYC502
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Kari is kind, sweet. and helpful. Her class is not easy and you need to do the work and reading. You will learn, but it can be stressful and hard to balance with other classes. There were three exams, lots of MacMillan work. Beneficial class but is definitely a college level course. it isn't terribly hard. Study and you will be fine. Learned a lot.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
PSYC561
Grade: A
May 9, 2025
Would take again

Nice and engaging lectures (usually). You need to go to class to use fill in the paper notes guide she gives you to follow along with the lecture. Need to read the textbook too!! A few online exams that you need to study for. You need to put in the work, but super interesting class. Really liked it. MacMillan textbook w/ assignments for homework.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
2.0
401
Grade: A-
May 10, 2025

401 was great. if you take her 401 class its fine. anything above this class is insanely difficult. her 500 level classes feel like grad level courses. in anything other than 401 she is a very harsh grader. weekly papers due in her higher classes.

Tough grader
So many papers
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
PSYC401
Grade: Rather not say
Sep 30, 2025

This is probably the worst class I have ever taken, not just in college. She does not know how to teach, I have noticed some of the content is wrong. It is directly off of a slide, using a guide note sheet that you learn nothing from. She does not care about you as a person, she is rude and it is a no technology class. Do NOT take this class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
401
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 1, 2025

Expects everyone to conform to her specific learning techniques. Doesn't post notes or slides and crams 7 chapters into 1 exam. Has guided notes that you have to print out yourself for every class (very unhelpful for someone who learns by taking notes). Very hard for 401 course. I am a bio major taking this as a discovery and its my hardest class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
401
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 4, 2025

Junior taking 401 as a discovery, has just as much work if not more as my chemistry and calculus classes did. Attendance isnt mandatory but she doesnt post slides so if you miss one class youre screwed because there is literally nowhere else find missed info. Makes you print out unhelpful planners that make you feel like youre still in high school.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC552
Grade: A-
Oct 6, 2025
Would take again

Kari is the best professor I have ever had. She genuinely wants the best for all of her students and cares so much about what she teaches. I've had her for multiple classes, and I would say with confidence that I have learned the most in her classes than in my others. Her class difficulty just depends on how much effort you're willing to put in.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Respected
2.0
4.0
PSYC502
Grade: B+
Nov 9, 2025

Sweetest woman ever, but teaches in a weird, hard, specific way. You teach yourself all the content outside of class, while she just gives you busy work during class. Makes learning hard and unfamiliar topics even harder. Really nice and cares about us, but she is a hard teacher with hard classes! "There's value in struggling"......

2.0
3.0
401
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

kari was good, lots of mini assignments that get annoying, they don't take a lot of time and are mostly graded on completion. they make up for a good portion of the grade. if you read the textbook and take notes you will do fine on the exams, most of the stuff on exams are info from the textbook so make sure that you read it

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYC502
Grade: A
Nov 25, 2025
Would take again

After reading the ratings on here, I thought I'd fail this class. Kari assigns a lot of homework, doesn't accept late work, and is a tough grader, BUT as long as you actually read the textbook and take notes, you are completely fine. the exams weren't hard, the final is optional. Kari is very entertaining so class isn't dull.

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Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Nov 28, 2025

Lectures were enjoyable for the most part, but she gave us tons of assignments every week and the exams were near impossible, especially if you don't go to the exam review. Nobody that I know got above a 75 on the exams. Questions are tricky and vague at times.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2025

I am a good student but I struggled in her class. Not only can you not use laptops, she doesn't post her slides. There are two exams and a final that make up most of your grade and these will have annoying questions that are asking for specific things from he textbook or very specific questions about a video showed in class weeks prior.

Test heavy
3.0
5.0
PSYC502
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

Kari Dudley is a tough professor. She can be a bit much in classes with cold calling. Be aware that at some point you will be called on randomly with a popsicle stick method even if you don't know the answer. The exams are tough and require a lockdown browser, but doalbe if you really study. Helpful during office hours, go to them.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
401
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2025

The textbook chapters are way too long, there's tedious homework assignments, doesn't let you see your grade for the first couple weeks of the class. Lectures were hard to pay attention to and sometimes a video would play the whole class then on the exam there would be a specific question about the video. I do not recommend this course for freshmen

3.0
3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Lectures are honestly kinda boring, but she does occasionally say the most out of pocket things. The homework seems intimidating but it's just a lot of small assignments. Holds review sessions before exams. All the homework and extra credit makes it easy to get a good grade.

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Lots of homework
4.0
5.0
PSYC502
Grade: C+
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

I liked her she was really sweet and understanding. She gets to know everyone! Her exams are extremely hard. SHE DOES SO POPSICLE STICK CALLING BE WARNED!!!!! She does give extensions and she gives good resources when needed. She did say she failed the class and so did the TA (I think lol) Its a a hard class, dont think to get an easy A.

Get ready to read
Group projects
Caring
1.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2025

I absolutely hated Kari's psychology class. Her lectures cover the absolute most basic and boring overview of the text, and she expects everyone to fill out fill-in-the-blank notes which do not help whatsoever. The exams are incredibly difficult if you expect to not read from the textbook. Get ready for hours of weekly homework too. Awful.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
2.0
PSYC401
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

She provides chapter guides to follow along with her lectures, helpful when studying. I recommend going to the TA review sessions, they help outline what is important to study or things you have missed. Lots of homework, not difficult but tedious. Attendance isn't mandatory but you fall behind bc of the guide. She is very nice and makes jokes.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2025

Do not take her. She is a terrible professor. She doesn't post the slides, the majority of the grade is based off three exams, and if you miss one day its impossible to get that information unless you read from the textbook. The exams were also way harder than they needed to be, and were entirely based off the textbook, not the in class lectures.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2025

She is a fine professor but clearly does not care about how her students do in her class. Your grade is made up almost entirely from exams and the final. She does not post her lecture slides and gives you nothing to work with for studying, you are on your own. She is very out of pocket.

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Test heavy
2.0
4.0
PSYC401
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2025

I would not reccomend taking Kari's psychology 401 class. She assigns on average 10 busy work homework assignments a week which can be very tedius to complete and aren't worth much to your overall grade. The 3 tests over the semester are very tough, and its hard to prepare for them as she doesn't post any slides or study materials.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2025

when enrolling into intro to psych for a random social science discovery, i wasn't expecting to enroll in a nightmare. the average amount of busy work homework assignments a week is like 10, the exams cram 6-7 chapters of content into each, and the final was worth 30% and was the nail in my coffin. do not take her, she treats your scores as stats.

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Lots of homework
Test heavy
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3.0
PSYC401
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2025

Dudley isn't bad at teaching, but doesn't have a great classroom model. Homework is just a ton of busy work. 3 exams, each covering 5-7 chapters. Won't post slides/study materials. Non-mandatory attendance is nice especially since she was a bit off-putting at times. Doesn't really care if students do well, but that's pretty normal for large classes

5.0
2.0
PSYC502
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Lots of homework based on textbook readings, but they're not difficult/worth much of your grade. The proposal is time consuming but the requirements and feedback provided are very clear. Exams use lock-down browser but I got a 90+ on all just by reviewing the textbook. It isn't difficult if you put in effort and she provides support when needed

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
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