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Genius professor but super challenging class. Great if you really want to learn.
This teacher talks fast and gets side tracked a lot. Very nice and clearly loves neurobiology. Gives study guides that sorta help. Don't sit in the front row! She gets right up to your face and puts you on the spot. Also don't take the class if you have a lot of other classes.
Really energetic and fun teacher. Incredibly intelligent. Tries really hard to keep all the students engaged. NOT AN EASY CLASS. She expects a lot out of her students but you come out of the class with a lot of knowledge, which should be the point of taking any class. I really enjoyed her and her class.
The class really isn't that hard. And very interesting. McGuthry remains one of my favorite professors I've ever had.
Prof. McGuthry is hands down the best professor I've ever had. She's really animated and makes the class fun. Lots of material and things to know so if you really ewant to walk outta there knowin something take her class. She also gave tons of extra credit and help. Great teacher!
Take her class. We are half way thru the semester only and I'm writing this She is an amazing professor with A LOT of field experience (she has 2 post docs and god knows how many years of research) The tests are a bit difficult but the subject itself is not that easy either. She is always there for questions and REALLY cares about all her students
Dr. McGuthry is an amazing professor. She LOVES what she teaches! She helps students all the time no matter what. She really cares for everyone on passing. I sincerely love her class. I would take it again. Although her exams are tough, she wants you to think outside of the class and really read the book!
Dr. Katheryn McGuthry is by far the best teacher i've ever had. She's the most positive professor you'll ever meet. She pushes you beyond your limits and although her tests are difficult, her lectures prepare you well enough for them. To understand the material better, you must read. I would without a doubt take this class again.
Hard!
Talks fast, super hard, nice person though
ALTHOUGH SHE GIVES DIFFICULT EXAMS AND HAS HIGH EXPECTATIONS OF HER STUDENTS, SHE IS STILL A WONDERFUL PROFESSOR. SHE GRADES FAIRLY AND NOTICES HARD WORK FROM STUDENTS. HER EXAMS ARE A COMBINATION OF MULTIPLE CHOICE, ESSAY AND FILL IN THE BLANK, BUT ALSO GIVES GREAT CLARITY. BEST PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD, I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND HER!!!
Professor McGuthry is by far the best one I've had yet. You can tell she's passionate about her job and goes above and beyond to help you. She gives detailed lectures that are certainly consistent with the material that will be on the exams. There's a lot of material to study, but possible to pass exams. She makes you work hard for your grade.
Amazing teacher, amazing person, literally always positive. She is VERY enthusiastic and absolutely loves her subject. Although she gives tough exams, she is undeniably one of the best professors you could ask for. She genuinely cares for every single one of her students. Take her! You will not regret it!
Incredible professor! She works so hard to help her students anyway she can. Super enthusiastic about her subject and always motivating and inspiring. The best professor I've ever had. Personally, I did not find her classes very hard. Take good notes, ASK QUESTIONS, study, and you will do great.
I really enjoyed having her! I really loved her lectures she would give a lot of stories/examples and sometimes go off topic but I thought it was fun. The exams are... tough in the sense its a lot of information but as long as you study you should easily pass the class.
This instructor has a heart of Gold! She's awesome, really funny, and really engaged in her students learning. Her passion for her students had its affect on me since day one. She CARES about your education. Take her! Her tests are 'tougher', but easily passible as the study guide is tied closely to the lectures and test. I LOVED her class!
interesting and different a really likably teach who cares about each one of her students
Best teacher I've ever had! Would definitely take a class with her again. Tough, but fair, and very helpful.
By far the best teacher i have encontered in my academic career. she absolutely cares for each and everyone of her students and their well being, she defiantly puts her all in to her class making you want to put forth as much effort as she does. over all has an extremely lovely personality I would not take pysch. with any other teacher but her!
professor Mcguthry is one of the best teachers at this school. She is passionate, kind, and very supportive. She would always tell us that we can do it and that we can pass. Offers a lot of extra credit throughout the semester, although it isn't many points per assignment. The grade is mostly based on the tests, so study hard and you will do well.
She's very passionate about her subject which helps in finding it interesting. Attending class is a must, a lot of information is given in the lectures. She also notices when you're gone and makes sure you are ok if multiple lectures are missed.
If you really want to learn, this is a must take ! She really cares about her students & tries to help everyone. 3 tests, 1 final (cumulative), & a research paper/presentation make up must of your grade. The tests are hard and it's a lot to memorize. She offers extra credit when making study groups. The study guides & power points really help !
She is a wonderful instructor. I loved her class I took her at 7 am and it was a great start to my day She is very energetic and cares about her students. I love that her lectures are on blackboard so I would print them out and add to those. we didn't have a lot of assignments would about 2 assigments a one project and 4 exams.
She's an amazing professor that expresses genuine care an concern for her students' well being both inside and outside of class. Professor McGuthry is one of the most inspirational professors. It's obvious that she is passionate about what she teaches.
Taking this class as a psychology major, I learned so much and I was always engaged in the lectures! I had a class in the morning and it never felt like a chore to go to her class. She is super passionate about the brain and it makes the class a lot more interesting!
She is a nice person, loves the subject but her exams are the complete opposite of her. Exams are unclear and are worded to trick you. Exam directions are confusing, gives study guide but the study guide did not really help as I found myself feeling confident right before the exam, to feeling like a failure after. Would not take again. Ever.
She's the best professor I've had so far. She's very VERY inspirational and believes in each one of her students. This was my hardest class of the semester but my favorite as well, she really inspired me. If you're a psych major, TAKE HER. You'll learn a lot!
I love Dr. McGuthry! she is an amazing professor and very inspirational. She always comes to class with a positive mindset and cares about her students. She is awkward but that what makes her funny. Take her class.
she is very nice and has a funny personality so it's hard to be bored in her class but her class was hard the tests were unclear. if you take her do not procrastinate and you need to know the material really well
Great Prof!!!!! so nice and will do all she can to help. She isn't easy, but I passed with an A and a love for Psych. She is actually the reason I declared as a Psych Major!!!!! I would LOVE to take her again. She doesn't give a lot of homework, but attendance is mandatory!
she talks fast jumps in to many different topics and gets confusing she is very nice but she thinks we know everything before she teaches she makes me want to change my major
Professor McGuthry is an energetic and passionate teacher! Do not be late to her class, she really takes being on time seriously. Her exams are hefty and specific, but do her study guide (they are long) by filling in all the notes from class. Pay attention to ex. used in class(on test). As for project & paper, put in effort and she will be happy.
McGuthry was one of the sweetest and most funniest profs. ever!!! She is very passionate toward her teaching. She made psychology Fun. All exams are based on the lectures. She doesn't really give homework. Gives lots of extra credit! Lots of studying. If you don't show up to class, study the lectures and do the study guide, you wont pass.
Professor Mcguthry is amazing. She is so good at what she does and she is so passionate about it. She cares deeply about every student and desperately wants to help us succeed in class and in real life. However, it is not an easy class and I had to try harder than I ever have, but I got an A! I wanna be her friend she is such a sweet person
This prof. is very nice . I think that she cares a lot for her students and tries to accommodate to their academic needs. She is goofy and makes her lectures interesting and works to engage her students. I took her for Research and I have to say I learned A LOT! One of the best teachers in my opinion. Made research memorable!
Dr McGuthry is easily one of my top 5 favorite professors I've ever had. I took her Research Methods class my last semester at Fullerton College and then at CSUF I took an Advanced Research Methods class and it was just review. She is one of the most effective and efficient teachers I've encountered, and you're doing yourself a favor by taking her.
Professor McGurthy is hands down one of the most inspirational people. She's the real definition of teacher. Her lectures are mind opening, and our homework/projects correspond with what she talks about. Super easy A! I loved her, and you will do! Also, she gives out study guides, and all notes are on the test! nothing out of the ordinary!
She is the most enthusiastic and animated person I have ever met. Engaging lectures, uses blackboard, likes to relate her personal experiences to the subject, and genuinely cares about her students. Dr. McGuthry is the best teacher I have ever had. I recommend reading the chapters in the book, but its not really necessary if you just want to pass.
if youre a psych major, you HAVE to take her. I took her for general, brain and behavior, and research methods. she is a difficult grader and heavy on tests but she will do everything she can to make sure you pass the class. the best teacher i have ever had, hands down. Attendance and participation matter, but you wont want to miss her lectures
If you take about 30 minutes every day to review, you will do good on the tests. She's an awkwardly hilarious teacher and keeps the class interesting. 4 tests in total, not many quizzes and gives extra credit.
I LOVED her. I already miss her; her energy is absolutely amazing. 4 exams (she drops one), infrequent pop quizzes that are totally doable, research paper & poster that you present, and barely any homework. Literally just study and you will do fine in her class. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR, you won't regret it, fact thank me later.
This class is useful and informative, but it is a LOT of work! Her tests are a lot of fill in the blank and essay questions so they are hard, but with doing the work and studying, you can do well. Lots of written assignments and busy work. She is knowledgeable on this topic and is the best choice for this class no doubt. Hard work, but worth it.
Professor McGuthry is the best Psych professor ever!! She is very caring to all her students and will do anything in her power to make everyone understand the material. The lectures are a lot but she keeps it very interesting through out the whole time and she is funny! I will definitely take her again! Just study hard and youll pass
McGuthry was one of the best teachers Ive ever had. She was so caring and thoughtful plus her lectures were fantastic. I learned so much in her class. She cares about all her students and is truly hilarious and entertaining during lectures. As long as you come to class and do the few assignments she gives you, plus study for tests, you will pass!
Dr. M was always incredibly helpful & understanding. The material can be difficult but she emphasizes what you really need to know and is very encouraging. Shes also really funny so its a really entertaining class. The project & tests were easy, especially because she tells you exactly what she wants.
Inspirational and intelligent dr/professor with a lot of positive energy. In this class, you earn your grade. The test is ABSOLUTELY FAIR. Its entirely based on the lecture/textbook and notes she provides/teaches. The tests should be harder.
Professor McGuthry, is an amazing and outstanding teacher. She makes lecture fun and easy. She really tries to simplify and clarify as much as possible. She gives extra credit up to like 10 points. She drops the lowest test score and she is very outgoing. She will make you laugh and say silly things, and she is so fascinated with psychology.
Omg she was sooooo awesome ! I had class at 8:30 in the morning and she made class enjoyable and understandable. She is also SUPER approachable so asking questions in class or her office was really easy. The class was hard but with regular studying you'll pass. I would pass on the book bc all of the tests/quizzes are based on her powerpoints.
Professor McGuthry is very passionate about psychology. She keeps you engaged and invested in the material. She is very helpful and understanding if you need help. All she wants is for her students to succeed. Its not an easy A but if you put in the effort then you can definitely get one. Shes is so great !
Dr./Professor is so amazing and inspiring. I truly loved the class and her. She's very passionate in what she teaches and is so fascinated with Psych. No hw but there are some EC opportunities & drops the lowest test score too. But study her slides/lectures very hard and carefully, exams are a tad hard unless you really put in the time to study.
Professor McGuthry is a PHENOMENAL instructor !!! Her passion for teaching really keeps you engaged while shes lecturing. The course overall can be quite challenging , BUT along the way Professor McGuthry motivates you and always makes herself available for any assistance needed. TAKE HER!! Dont give up because she NEVER GIVES UP ON YOU.
Professor McGuthry is one of the most empathetic, caring professors I have come across at Fullerton College. She makes you work hard, but it is for your benefit in the long run. Showing up to class is not optional, & she works hard to create engaging/fun/inspiring lectures. I would take her again in a heartbeat.
She a little bit of a tough grader but she is very detailed in her lectures (very helpful) and tries her very best to make sure her students learn as much as possible. Very sweet and doesn't give a lot of homework but there is a lot of reading.
Dr. M was one of the most inspirational professors I have taken. You can really see her passion for psychology! If you dont show up to lecture you will miss out on important info that WILL be on the exams. One project towards the end of the semester, not much homework. Just show up and be present. She is accessible outside of class.
She is very empathetic and sweet. But if you have a booked schedule I wouldnt recommend it. Her tests are hard to keep up with bc they're worded so weird. Reading and taking notes in a notebook is helpful and she gave EC for that this semester. Idk I'm sad, I think I failed or barely passed with a D /:
I took her Brain and Behaviors class and it was one of the most difficult class that I have ever taken. Her study guides were not that helpful. The best way to get ready for her exams are by going through the powerpoints and praying. As a person, Professor McGurthy is really sweet and caring, but she does love it when her students feels challenged.
Dr. McGuthry is by far one of my favorite profs. She knows her stuff and can get really passionate while lecturing. She loves participation (like questions) and hates distractions like phone usage or sleeping. Her exams are pretty difficult esp. if you don't do the reading. However, this class in general is fascinating!
By FAR the BEST PROFESSOR I have ever had! Professor McGuthry will challenge you, but will also guide you and make learning fun. Take the challenge:)! You wont regret it
Grades hard
Test heavy-drops lowest exam. There is a semester project but you get to choose the topic so it definitely makes it very interesting. Professor McGuthry is one of the most inspirational, caring, hilarious, interactive, and thorough professors I have ever taken! She makes sure that everyone understands the topic. Lecture slides available on canvas.
amazing amazing prof. take her if you actually care abt learning the subject. i took her for psych 101 and brain and behavior. she isnt easy but you will 100% leave the class with a pretty good understanding of the topic. the tests can be haaaarddd, but study and pay attention and its possible to get an A.
The most caring and dedicated professor. Sleepy in class? SHE WILL CALL YOU OUT. Also, she strongly dislikes tardiness. She is so energetic and ready to pass on her knowledge. She has such informative slides with videos included. She really cares about each student and will even remember your name. She respects each person and is very easy to talk
If youre a Psych major, take her. If you actually want to learn, then take the challenge because it will better your knowledge and prepare you. She is very caring and literally wants everyone in the class to succeed. Just ask her questions and pay attention because she will help you as much as you need. She really does cater to those who need help
I have never met a Professor so inspiring and caring. She has the most amazing personality that will always put you in a great mood. Her class is a bit difficult, but she is very organized and is willing to help you out in any way she can. Stay on top of the readings and you will do great. If you are luck to get a seat in her class, take it!
Dr. M is probably one of the nicest professors you will ever meet. Even in a hall packed with 135 students she works hard to know everyone's names and personalities. Her lectures can be a bit chaotic with loads of tangents, so if that's not your thing shy away. However, if you don't mind she's AMAZING! She knows a lot and really helps you succeed.
She is so passionate about what she teaches and you can really tell she knows what she's talking about. Her lectures aren't boring and she's really funny, lighthearted, and an open book. The tests were kind of hard but if you study the notes you'll pass. I used the book once. I would take her class again
She is very rarely actually looking to help you. When asked for help she gives very basic answers implying you should know the information already. She prides herself on her class being very difficult to pass. Rules and rubrics for assignment and projects are never clearly defined. I would never take her again for anything.
Shes great overall as a person but shes not the best when giving feed back especially since everything went online her teaching was not helping especially for the ones that didnt have the resources. Her instructions on assignment arent as clear but when you email her she kinda gives you basic replies of doesnt really answer your question
McGuthry has to be one of the sweetest people alive; it's impossible to say she doesn't care about you unless you missed her classes. She truly loves psychology and is there for you even if the problem has nothing to do with her class. That being said she can be a bit unorganized and go off-topic. Read the textbook, it really helps!
Mcguthry is a total sweetheart. Just do your best and you'll be fine in the class.
Her directions were unclear at times but you could always ask her for clarification. Even though it was an online class, she always had a smile and a positive attitude. You have to attend class or at least review the lectures to pass the class. Her tests are somewhat difficult but she gives extra credit :)
Attendance is a must since she bases all of her assignments and tests off of her lectures. She gives a great amount of extra credit which was very helpful for me. She doesn't do great at study guides and pointing out what will be on tests so be prepared to review lectures over and over again and studying a lot! She is a great teacher though!
The Brain and Behaviors class was one of the most difficult classes that I have ever taken. Her directions were unclear at times but you could ask her for help. Her tests are hard to keep up with bc they're worded oddly. Do not procrastinate and you need to know the material really well. Not my favorite class or instructor
So passionate about teaching. She really helps you understand the material and she's compassionate when things are tough. Brain & Behavior is really tricky but she helps by providing mnemonics and making class fun so it's easy to remember. 100% recommend!
One of the most engaging teachers I have had. She is very bubbly and full of personality. She really cares and really sets you up for success. Her tests are not easy and she expects you to actually know and understand the material. If you are willing to study and attend lecture, then you'd really enjoy the class.
HARD! Exams are unclear and are worded tricky. Exam directions are confusing, gives study guide but the study guide did not really help. Would not take again.
For online class students, hope this review helps. She uploads 40min-1h30min long lecture every week and it's mandatory watch the the lectures thoroughly in order to pass the quiz or test. Quizzes are hard, tests are harder. Even after watching her lecture and review study guide, the test is still very challenging. Super challenging class.
I love professor McGuthry. She is so kind and cares about her students. She wants everyone to pass. You have two zoom sessions a week with amazing lectures. There are about 4 exams and one project. Study hard, but she will tell you everything you need in the lectures. If she has an embedded tutor, go to the sessions, they will help tremendously.
As a person she seems wonderful, and you can tell she's really passionate about what she teaches, but not all of us are as mesmerized with the brain like she so it's harder to learn material. Also her test were very hard for me due to the way she worded things. I would read my book, watch lectures and still never did good on any of her exams.
Loved her! Took her honors class expecting a lot of work and she really did not assign much. She expects you to truly understand her material more than assign you busy work. Her lectures were interesting but her tests were a little tough. I would 100% recommend.
PSY 221 one of the most time consuming classes I've ever taken! Lectures are super long with about 50% of the time being important/class related info. Nice lady as a person, horrible as a professor! SO MUCH homework, any other prof. adjusts to "online learning" but she is unreasonable w her expectations- this is all coming from someone w/ an A.
This class was hard but she made me want to keep coming back. You can tell she REALLY loves her students and she truly wants them to succeed. Her feedback is always so personal and she makes you feel supported. Albeit a little hard to concentrate when she goes on tangents, I felt engaged the entire time. Not good at science but loved it bc of her.
She'll tell you to take notes, study hard, and then accuse you of cheating on the first exam of the semester without providing evidence. She goes on random tangents during her online lectures, talks fast, and expects you to know as much as she does. The study guides she provides offer minimal help on exams, expect poorly worded trick questions. ��
she is a very kind and understanding individual, she did not accuse people of cheating she came to that conclusion due to the fact that the questions are based off her lectures and she looks at how much time you spend on canvas on her class. Her class is not an easy online class but only because she is not giving you an option to cheat.
She is such a kind and enthusiastic person, and it is clear that teaching is her passion. The material and exams are heavily detailed, but she knows this and is so encouraging. I highly recommend her for this course, and that you take her class IN PERSON. You will get so much more out of her lectures if you are actually present in the classroom.
This professor is super caring. Super detailed tests and homework, understanding the material thoroughly is very important, she has way too many expectations. Don't try to google test answers because she googles the answers for her tests and tries to bait you to pick the answer that first pops up. Super hard professor but surprisingly I passed.
super caring teacher, hw and tests are heavily detailed so understanding material is strictly important, She has many expectations of the students. She googles her test answers to try and bait students to see if they pick the first answer that pops up so don't try to cheat. I spent so much time dedicated to this class so expect to do so.
I absolutely LOVE HER. I wish I could take all of my classes with Professor McGuthry. She's literally the sweetest most caring person ever. The material is tough but crazy interesting and as long as you study you'll be okay. She wants you to pass and is very encouraging about it. Tests are based off of the lectures. She is very passionate and kind!
Professor McGuthry is an amazing professor, I don't normally write these ratings but she was so great that I had to write one for her. Although her class is not one that you can BS your way through, she makes the class as easy and educational as she can. She is the most motivational professor I've ever had, definitely recommend.
This class is tough. She wants you to learn a lot from the class. If you only want some easy A, this class is not for you. The exam is close book close notes, and you need to use a lockdown browser with web cam. She is a dedicated instructor and she wishes you to learn new things. If you are already during a hard time, don't take this class.
Prof. McGuthry is such an inspirational and caring professor. Lectures are long and loaded. PAY ATTENTION TO LECTURES & READ THE TEXT. This is not an easy class, she makes you work for your grade. If you want to learn, this is the professor. She is literally such a caring person, she is always willing to help both academically and personally.
Prof McGuthry has so much passion & cares SO much about you. Tests are difficult and require you to thoroughly know the material. Study guides can be confusing/unrelated to exam - review her lectures/slides/txtbook instead! Don't procrastinate studying. If you put effort and show up to class she will be in your corner and you will enjoy this class
One of the best Professors I have ever had. Makes you genuinely interested in the material she teaches because of how much she loves it. She constantly reminds you that you can learn and all you have to do is put in the work. Not an easy class, but it definitely is engaging!
If I can go back in time, I would rather take this course at a different college. Super hard, lectures long, too much talking about material-unrelated things, study guide not good, test super tricky. Also, if you didn't cheat and she says you cheat, there is not a thing you can do about it. She just grades it '0'. Good person, not a professor.
I am happy I got to be in Dr. McGuthry's class. I learned so much. She is very caring & encouraging and believes every one can learn this material. Offers EC, make sure to take notes & draw images/come up with mnemonics. Informative & if you need help understanding, she is there to help. Difficult material but just try your best. She sees you.
Dr. McGuthry is a beautiful person inside and out. She genuinely wants her students to learn the material and truly understand it inside and out. The material is complex and takes time to understand. It was very overwhelming in the beginning, but through Dr. McGuthry's encouragement and enthusiasm, I was able to complete the course with an A.
Dr. McGuthry is THE BEST professor you can take for this course. She is super passionate about what she's teaching. She also provides you a lot of resource materials for the class like a free pdf version of the textbook, the recorded lectures, the slides for each lecture, and detailed study guides! She's amazing and I don't regret choosing her!
This was my first semester back in college and Professor McGuthry has sealed the passion for psychology for me. She is very expressive and passionate about what she teaches and she is ready to light up the classroom every single day by being just who she is. Pay attention and know the material because you need to nail her free responses.
Hard class. Professor McGuthry goes on long rants about completely off topic things often which is time consuming. Sometimes it seemed like the test questions aren't even in the material...lots of memorization needed. Study guide has lots of stuff that doesn't even show up on the test. She's a good person, but I wouldn't take it again.
Took her class in Spring 2023. She's an amazing professor who thoroughly teaches important concepts. She includes questions from her lecture in the tests to see if you pay attention in class. Her quizzes are easy and she gives adequate time to finish them. Super lenient on late submissions & gives helpful feedback on the end of semester project.
Professor McGuthry has been the sweetest and most caring professor I've met! This class does require you to listen to her, she does speak a bit fast sometimes but I believe you can do it! Make sure to pay attention and ask if you don't understand something, she's happy to explain. Prepare for the research project at the end! (Not too hard)
Literally, my favorite teacher I have worked with, her personality makes the information so comprehendible, the way she teaches makes information stick. She does a good job at teaching you this stuff not just to pass but for life, and offers lots of extra credit which is super helpful.
She is very kind person BUT I would not take her as a professor. She goes on long rants and goes off topic a lot when going over slides. Plus she will talk very fast or skim over what needs to be talked about, along with having to many things up on once like the projector with slides along with off topic things on the board. Will not take her again
Best professor EVER!!! Her class really made me decide on what I want to do in my future. Yes the topics were interesting but her teaching is what got me hooked. Take her if you want a passionate professor who will help you succeed !
By far one of the best psych teachers here on campus. I took her brain and behavior course Spring 2023 and I loved the class. She keeps the class engaged and makes the lectures enjoyable. Her exams do require good studying in order to ace them as they are not easy. There are pop quizzes so pay attention during lecture! Big project at end of term!
Professor McGuthry is one of the best professors I have ever had. I am not a STEM-sided person, I much prefer classes like history and english, however Professor McGuthry left most of us fascinated by her lectures. Her passion and her love for Brain and Behavior is so contagious. Her course is difficult, but I recommend taking this class.
Psy221was one of the most difficult classes that I have ever taken. Her directions were unclear at times the tests were difficulty and oddly worded. You need to know the material really well. Not a favorite class or instructor
Prof Mcguthry is the most passionate professor I've had and grew to love neuroscience from her class. To succeed in this course attend the lectures, study the material, and utilize the embedded tutor. She gives bonuses on assignments for EC and gives EC assignments. As long as you try to learn the material, you'll be okay. Psych majors take her!
Professor McGuthry can be demanding, but engaging with her teaching style pays off. The class has heavy content, so I found unstuck ai and the textbook useful for study prep. Overall, a challenging yet rewarding experience.
SHes all over the place
Very bad as a teacher. The class itself is interesting but it's hard to learn when she goes off topic all the time, and this will happen constantly all throughout the course. Lots of homework/lectures and the exams are mostly open-ended questions, but quite confusing and badly worded. McGuthry really needs to improve the way she teaches this class
Was disappointed since she had a lot of positive reviews but unfortunately I had a very hard time in both classes i have with her. She goes off topic so much that I get lost, and doesnt cover material well. Be prepared to teach yourself everything. And i dont know why she bothers with a study guide when 5% of it was on the exams.
Very nice professor but difficult to follow during class. Most of the material needs to be studied on your own in order to really digest it and do well on exams.
She's the GOAT! Course content is definitely difficult - kinda like learning a new language, but extremely interesting. She goes through lecture quite quick as there is a lot of information. She offers a lot of extra credit and there is 4 exams & a research project (follow exam study guides) Definitely one of the most fascinating courses I've taken
do not take her. i got straight A's this semester and she was my only C and that was with me doing every extra credit option available. She makes the class harder on purpose and contradicts what she says.. also her study guides do not match the exams so just rewatch her lectures for studying. so sad bc i loved the subject but felt like I failed.
Professor McGuthry is one of the best professors I have ever had. She keeps you engaged and makes you feel like she cares about you and your academic success. If you study and engage with the material, and occasionally stop by office hours and ask questions it will go a long way for your grade but also with her help and support. Thank you Professor
Expect frequent pop quizzes and heavy exam material with minimal study guides. While the final project involves group work, Dr. McGuthry discourages interaction, leading to an unfulfilling collaborative process. Though knowledgeable, her teaching style may not suit all, particularly those seeking structured guidance and strong group collaboration.
I LOVE HER! Although I wasn't good at psychology, seeing her energy and passion about psychology really motivated me to keep pushing. I went to her when I was struggling and she helped me so much. Honors term paper is a presentation which is much easier. She is amazing, if you are interested in psychology or want a fun class. TAKE HER
Best professor I've ever had. Still keep in touch with her. She is a tough grader and her classes are difficult but you really do learn. She's also always willing to help. She genuinely cares about her student and you can tell she is passion about what she speaks about. Would definitely take her again.
I loved this class and she really made such an effort to make the lectures personal and memerable which was extremely useful for this class since its such a lecture heavy class. She was also super funny and made lectures fun with her personal stories that always tied back into the lesson, I would take her class a million times again.
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Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
4%
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