4.2

Laura Adams

Psychology - Norco College

4.2
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
77%
Would Retake
90
Reviews
4.2
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

77%

Would Retake

90

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What Students Say

I took her online class

PSY1 - 4.0 rating

She's funny, passionate, and she knows her stuff

PSY9 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

58%

Textbook Required

0%

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Reviews (90)
5.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY2
Dec 12, 2014

Dr. Adams was passionate abt biopsych which made the class fun! This was a hybrid class, and therefore required helpful online activities. Her lectures were clear and organized, I was able to understand everything the first time she taught it. Tips: show up to class, actively take notes, save the power points and most importantly, read the book!

5.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2014

Dr. Adams is a very passionate psych professor. Every week there's discussion, short essay, quiz, optional easy EC assignment. I definitely recommend doing EVERY extra credit assignment - only worth 3 pts but they saved my grade in the end! READ the chapters, save the powerpoints. Final was very tough, but it's open note. Not an easy A.

5.0
1.0
PSY9
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2015

Dr. Adams was a great professor. She teaches the material well and is very organized. Her class was also very easy. As long as you go to class and take notes, you can easily get an A. Exams are multiple choice with most of the questions coming straight from lecture and 2 essay questions which she gives you beforehand!!

3.0
4.0
PSY1
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 14, 2015

I took this class during winter. every week there was journal entry, 2 discussions, and a quiz. the quizzes are extremely hard. you only have 60 minutes to complete 50 questions. There is a study guide but it almost has noting to do with what is on the quiz. also, if you want to get an A on your assignments you have to go above the requirements.

5.0
1.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2015

She was a great professor. I easily passed her class with an A. She gives a test almost every 2 weeks, but there are study guides for all of them. The test aren't hard. She also gives 2 homework assignments that are due on test day involving the book. She is very organized. She is also nice and will give give extra help if you need it.

4.0
3.0
PSY1
Jan 26, 2015

There is a lot of reading to do since tests are based off lecture and the book. My best recommendation on the tests is to take the study guide and be able to define what it is, possibly who came up with a theory, and be able to understand it in context if applied. Her scheduling always stays the same that it says on the syllabus.

4.0
2.0
PSY9
Grade: B+
Feb 23, 2015

She's funny, passionate, and she knows her stuff! I absolutley recommend her 100%. Her tests are formated weirdly but if you get fimiliar with the definitions, learn the theories that are discussed (she loves theories), and READ the chapters in textbook at least 2-3 times, you'll do fine. However, her study guides don't really help, but study the text and study lecture slides and you'll pass without a doubt.

5.0
3.0
PSY233949
May 8, 2015

LOVE DR. A dams! She one of the few teachers that actually cares. Her lectures are clear, Iv'e token her for 2 psychs and I don't plan on changing psych teachers. She emails back fast, always open to meet and helps you get the grade you want. Tough class due to tough material but put effort & of course you'll get the grade you want, Recommend her!

5.0
4.0
PSY2
May 27, 2015

I took her for general psych and now Im in her biological psy. She explains the material very well and will help you and answer any questions you have. If you are failing and don't know what to do, she will look at your grade and tell you what you need to work on. Simple! I recommend her 100% (By the way.. Reading the textbook is essential!)

5.0
2.0
PSY8
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2015

I absolutely love Adams, I've had her for two semesters and she is an amazing teacher all around and will help you when you need it most. She is very lenient and if you show that you're hard working and willing to learn she will ultimately improve your grade. I highly recommend her for any psychology class, You will not be disappointed.

5.0
3.0
PSY35
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2015

I LOVE LOVE LOVE Dr. Adams. She genuinely cares about her students. She is clear with what she expects on assignments and tests are based off of lecture and the textbook. I got an A with her and she made Abnormal psych my favorite class up to date. Please take her if you can. Her lectures are very interesting and she is wonderful just all around.

5.0
2.0
PSY8
Grade: B+
Jul 25, 2015

She is an amazing teacher. She is always always there for her students. I will be taking her again. :)

5.0
1.0
2
Grade: A+
Aug 20, 2015

Showed up for the first two weeks. Never came back, read the book at home, came back for tests, passed with near perfect and perfect scores every time. If you read the book and study it, it is more than she goes over in class. She just needs to test what she lectures on, because there is still no point to showing up to her class.

5.0
1.0
PSY1
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2016

I took this class online it was simple if you do the work you will get an A. I missed a few assignments so I got a B but it wouldn't be hard to get an A. Her tests are done with the lockdown browser that was the worst part.

4.0
2.0
PSY2
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2016

To be honest with you, I would get low C's in each test.... including the final, and ended up passing with a B. I'm sure if I would have studied, I could have gotten an A. It's really not that bad tbh. Just try and give it your all from the beginning and you'll get an A. I promise.

5.0
2.0
PSY1
Jan 22, 2016

I adore Dr. Adams. she is so amazing and her lectures are great! even though you sometimes say the wrong answer she doesn't shut you down. I highly recommend her!

4.0
4.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2016

I took her online class. It was not that hard but at the same time, you need to work for your grade. She is very clear on the grading scale. Some what a lot of work but this was because I took the class in the short term. I would take her again.

4.0
3.0
PSY9
Grade: A+
May 17, 2016

She is amazing. She makes it super clear what is expected of you and if you need help she is there. She is very clear about her grading criteria and doesn't round up grades because of it. Her work is easy as long as you pay attention and do what is expected. Easy A if you just show up and do the work.

5.0
1.0
PSY9
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Professor Adams has by far been one of the best professors that I've had at norco! She makes lectures very clear and it her online work is easy but because her lectures tell you everything. This class is an easy A and fun!

5.0
1.0
PSY2
Grade: A+
May 20, 2016

She is a great lectur'r enthusiast. I personally never showed up to any classes besides for exams. All of her exams were easy if you read the book a few times. I ended up with a 100% in the class and it was fun learning. The book she suggests is very well written and for herself she trys to make it as fun as possible, would take her again.

5.0
2.0
PSY9
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2016
Would take again

First of all, Dr. Adams is one of the best professors that I have ever taken. Why? She knows exactly what she's talking about and HOW to teach it. She's always looking out for the student's best interest and is more than willing to help you out if you ask. Overall, her homework, quizzes, and tests will help you in the long run. She's so much fun!

3.0
5.0
PSY2
Grade: F
Jul 20, 2016
Would take again

So i took Prof. Adams for Psych 2 and it was extremely difficult. Although she is a very enthusiastic teacher, her tests are hard. A lot of homework and assignments are given and lectures feel like they go on forever. I am a psych major and i failed her class, thats how hard she was. Class began with every seat filled and ended with like 15 people.

5.0
5.0
PSY50
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Read the chapters at least 3-5 times! And go to her office hours before frequency, association, and casual project essays. You're going to be in a group all semester so try to get along with the people you're with. Also do all the RAT's they actually help out with your grade at the end. Good luck, this class is tough! I got a C

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
4.0
PSY50
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Honestly, I couldn't have been happier to go to class and participate. She's engaging and well spoken. Definitely a real gem in academia. If you ever get the chance to take her, DO IT.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
3.0
4.0
PSY50
Grade: A
Jan 16, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Read the text before class so you are prepared to do the in-class assignments. There are quizzes due for every chapter online. She does not let you make up work so keep track of your assignments and quizzes. The assignments are given at random so it's best not to be late or leave early or miss class. There we're 6 exams and 3 group projects.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
3.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2017
Would take again

Bio Psych can seem overwhelming, but getting an A is definitely possible. She posts her powerpoints online and required us to bring a bluebook full of notes to each test. The book is very well written and I HIGHLY recommend reading each chapter to fully understand the material. She's very willing to answer questions & always enthusiastic to teach

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY50
Grade: A
Jun 11, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Adams extremely down-to-earth and always available to assist you. Lecture consists of four multiple choice exams covering about three chapters each. Lab applies the material learned in lecture by gathering and calculating data in JASP. Take good notes, ask questions, complete all assignments, and you'll for sure ace the course!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
2.0
5.0
PSY2
Grade: B+
Jul 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She doesn't lecture on what appears on her tests, which is really annoying. If you want to pass her class read the textbook at least 3 times! The online quizzes really help, so don't forget to complete them. She's a Dr so she is super hard on tests, she is knowledgable but fails to translate it smoothly in her lectures.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2017
Would take again

Amazing! Bio-psych was a tough class but her lectures are soo helpful! She's thorough and very caring. She answers all questions with such love and respect. The tests are difficult but points from the online quizzes and the notes really boost your grade. Plus it really helps you study.

Gives good feedback
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
PSY1PSY2
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2017
Would take again

She is a very nice, passionate prof. who always has a smile. For her PSY-1, there is more workload such as inquizitive, zap lab, tests, etc. but her tests are easy-fair: Her PSY-2 has less workload (only quizzes and notes) but her exams are harder, so read the book very thoroughly.

Respected
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
PSY2
Nov 1, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Adams is a wonderful professor! She gives many opportunities for extra credit, if she sees the class is struggling she works on it. I had her for Research & Methods/Psycho biology and there is opportunity to work in a group. Online quizzes that can help your grade! Lets you take test twice, without notes and then with notes.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Adams is one of my favorite college professors. She's really encouraging and wants her students to succeed. If you want to learn something, take this class. If you are lazy and think you're going to get by cheating, you can't. She writes all her test questions carefully so you can learn all the objectives. She's one of the kindest professors.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Tests are tough
5.0
5.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Changed up her Teaching style mid way and it was great!!!

5.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Adams was so so so wonderful. Constantly asks if everyone is ok and will go over things a million times. She also put resources online to help with more lecture videos. I was so nervous to take this class but her passion was wonderful.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
PSY1
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Adams is a very kind, passionate professor. You can tell she loves her job. She is very organized and cares about her students learning experience. I was not the biggest fan of this subject, so it was hard to stay motivated, but she really sets you up to succeed. Despite not enjoying the subject, I liked her as a professor. Would recommend.

Get ready to read
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Adams is wonderful! She such a great teacher and truly cares about her students and their understanding of the material. If you show up to class, work hard, read, and ask questions you will pass! It is tough material but she is a great teacher!

Amazing lectures
Tests are tough
Would take again
5.0
5.0
BIOPSYCH
May 15, 2018
Would take again

Really loved her biopsych class. Show up for lecture, study for the tests, and youll be fine.

Amazing lectures
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
PSY35
Grade: B
May 23, 2018
Would take again

You only have to show up 80% of the time and she allows you to either have a notecard or an 8 1/2x11 paper as a cheat sheet for her exams and you can use them on the final depending on the class. The chapter summaries are easy and add up in the end. You honestly dont really need the book, her slides are enough

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A-
Jun 9, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Adams is such a kind-hearted person who cares about her students' academic growth. The material may be difficult to grasp, but she goes the extra mile by simplifying concepts and clarifying before moving on. Given the difficult subject, the textbook will be your best friend, as Dr. Adams will make you work hard for an A.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY1
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2018
Would take again

Good and friendly lecturer who knows her stuff and happily answers questions posed on the subject matter. She is very systematic; classes and homework follow a weekly routine. In my class, she allowed a page of notes on exams, and the final was not comprehensive. I learned more from her than I did from the e-text.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Jun 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Adams is an amazing professor who is very knowledgeable in the field of Psychology; she goes the extra mile for her students in terms of office hour availability, going over material, and giving feedback. I truly recommend this class to both Psychology and Non-Psychology majors as it will prepare you for the Cal State and UC Level.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
PSY1
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2018
Would take again

I took 2 psych classes with Professor Adams. She is a great professor. If I remember correctly, on the tests you were allowed to have a sheet of paper front and back for notes.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Feb 15, 2019
Would take again

I took Dr. Adams general psychology class online in the winter and it was fantastic. Very brief and organized, since it was winter everything was much more condensed, so we did two lessons a week. A usual week would be two discussions and two quizzes which were about 20 questions. As long as you did the reading you should be fine!

Respected
Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSY50
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 30, 2019
Would take again

Professor Adams is a wonderful & positive teacher. In comparison to microbiology and anatomy&physio, her class is a breeze. There shouldn't be any reason for anyone to fail as she allows a cheat sheet to be used on her exams. Her lectures are interesting and her voice is easy to listen to. You have to attend at least 80% of classes. HW is easy too.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY1
Grade: A
May 13, 2019
Would take again

I took Dr. Adams for Psy-1 (winter) Very easy going as long as you keep up with class participation and assignments given you will pass.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSY1H
Jun 8, 2019
Would take again

My first honors course and it was a fairly easy A, you really do not have to show up to class because I spent most of my time reading the book to study for the exam, only just showed up for important things(presentations, discussions, etc.). Other than that she is extremely nice and wants to make sure you succeed in her class, would recommend.

Get ready to read
Caring
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2019
Would take again

A lot of online quizzes, and discussion boards. Go to SI if they offer it because it'll help reinforce what you learn in class. Lectures are long and full of information, printing the slides for notes is the best way to go. Find people to study with so that it helps you. She sometimes allows 1 cheat sheet for a test, so use it wisely. Good luck

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSY2
Nov 14, 2019
Would take again

This course is very challenging but highly interesting! The class does discussion boards as well as online timed quizzes. You must put major work to see results you are proud of but it's so worth it! The material was interesting but difficult. Professor Adams is wonderful at taking time to further explain and is very easy to see outside of class.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: D
Dec 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The study guide doesn't help you. The tests are best on scenarios and not definitions. Go to SI. Doesn't give extra credit.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
PSY2
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2019
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had. Reading the textbook is extremely helpful for tests, but you'll actually enjoy reading it. Lectures are NEVER boring. She's extremely gifted at making lectures interesting. If you think you're not good at biology... you'll do just fine in bio psych because she teaches so well.

Respected
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A-
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

She is AMAZING, really cares about her students doing well and willing to help. The class itself is pretty hard, not gonna lie, but her lectures make it easy to understand & doable. Wish i could for more classes. Study, read the book, & really pay attention and you'll do fine. She also gives E.C and lets you use a cheat sheet on the tests

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY2
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

Proesser Adams is a great professor I took her for psych-1 and psych-2, it is the same routine every week so you will never have to wonder. There are readings that are graded by the computer which is tough. But then there's just a discussion post and quiz on top of the reading per week. Her finals are graded pretty heavy and are tough.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
5.0
5.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Adams is one of the best professors I've had. She is sweet, caring, funny, and most importantly, she knows her subject! This class was hard, but that's to be expected. She offers a lot of study materials and resources. USE THEM.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2021
Would take again

Proesser Adams is a great professor I took her for psych-2, it is the same routine every week so you will never have to wonder. There are readings that are graded by the computer I recommend adding information it. But then there's just a discussion post and quizs and the final. Her finals are graded pretty heavy and read the book take notes.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
PSY2
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2021
Would take again

For this class, reading and having good communication skills is key. Their is a lot of homework meaning that the homework is annotations or discussions. The class was easy but as long as you followed directions.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
PSY2
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2021
Would take again

as an online course it was enjoyable to learn about biopsych, because I was interested in it. textbook chapters annotatedthrough perusall with a book club reading. total for boook package online was like 45 dollars. Wednesday annotations and book club post due, weekly chapter quizzes, and midterm and final not cummulative. I like thow she teaches.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 31, 2022
Wouldn't take again

On-line 6 week not for non-psych major. Teaches as if we were PhD psych students. Used 2 wonky apps for weekly reading, annotations, and discussions so robots could grade her work for her when our CANVAS couldve been used for everything. Unreasonable tests twisted scenarios 34 ques 45 minutes. Week 4 test class average 73%. Good part,no essay.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2022
Would take again

I really like Professor Adams as she was very passionate about psychology. She is clear and make new things extremely easy to understand. As long as you read, you will do good. Pay attention to the lectures as well. You do get 3x to retake a quiz! I loved that with no timeframe. Also, exams are timed, however you are given more than enough time.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
PSY1
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2022
Would take again

First class I've taken in years. I was little confused at first with the system she used for annotations and packback for reading assignments but quickly got used it and found it quite easy to navigate. I loved her recorded lectures! She was very thorough and clearly enjoys the subject she is teaching. 3 chances on quizzes and 2 on tests!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

Great professor, her lectures are interesting and the way she explains the material makes it easy to understand. She also gives you multiple quiz and exam attempts.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1H
Grade: B
Jan 25, 2023
Would take again

Pretty chill class, every week the assignments are the same and just move with the chapters. Dr. Adams is extremely open to answering questions and having various discussions on the material. Offers lots of studying options/EC. Overall easy class!

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSY1
Grade: A
May 4, 2023
Would take again

Loved this professor! Super sweet and really wants her students to do well. Requires an online textbook but I believe access to it was free (if its not then it was pretty inexpensive). Took this over winter and workload wasnt too much, the only time consuming part was having to read the entire chapter and make annotations. Take her shes the best!

Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
BIOPSYCH
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Adams is very sweet and caring. She tries to make the class as easy and straight-forward as she can. There's no getting around it, bio-psych is a difficult class, so it's really important you don't fall behind. Dr. Adams was easy to get in contact with and will help you every step of the way if you need it. Exams were HARD, but you can do it!

Get ready to read
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A
Aug 13, 2023
Would take again

Every week you can expect the same assignments that consist of a discussion and quiz, however the tests are very difficult. Be prepared that her lectures are very detailed and heavy.

Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A-
Nov 15, 2023
Would take again

Took her in person for Spring. She is an amazing professor and is very helpful and is very clear in her lectures. The information itself is hard to learn, but that's just bio psych, she will help you try to understand the info. The text book is necessary and will need to be read sometimes. No group projects or papers which is very nice.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2023
Would take again

Took her Psy1 class. Graded annotations on the online textbook as well as weekly discussion posts. Each quiz is 50 questions long (Open book if you use another device. Can't do it on the same browser. It will log you out.). Score at least 90 pts on each quiz to secure an A. No essays or projects to do. Thank goodness!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2024
Would take again

Took her in the accelerated fall 6-week semester. If you need psy1 definitely take it with her, her lectures and assignments were clear.. Just annotating the online textbook, watching lectures, and taking the quizzes. Quizzes can be hard, but she allows one retake, and if you have good notes you'll be fine! She really cares about her students!

Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY1
Grade: A
May 4, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor, honestly. Answers all your questions and engages well in discussions. Assignments are easy, mainly consist of annotations, quizzes, and your exams. She doesn't grade harshly either, and understanding of spontaneous inconveniences.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Jun 8, 2024
Would take again

Professor Adams is lovely overall, i enjoyed her lectures as she taught with so much inspiration it sucks you in. She cares about her students and always provides support for those who need it. Be sure to study well for her exams days before instead of last minute! I recommend taking her classes.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
4.0
PSY2
Grade: A-
Jun 9, 2024

Textbook is not required but you should get it. I heard exam questions are very specific to it. There's quizlets that have everything if you don't want to read. Lectures were hard to sit through. Weekly modules include learning targets, lecture slides, lecture vids, discussion post, quiz. Exam every 4 weeks. No cumulative final.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
PSY1
Grade: B
Jul 29, 2024
Would take again

I got an A in every assignment, but the tests were insanely hard. She uses Lockdown Browser with a Webcam! Beware!

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2024

A lot of reading to do and most of her lecture videos were longer than an hour then taking notes can take ages to complete. She does though explain things well in her lectures. Her test can get hard and I think have some questions that weren't in her material. She also uses lockdown browser with a mic and video cam.

Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
BIOPSYCH
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 13, 2024

Overall this class was good until test days. Only two assignments a week which were a quiz & discussion post. Tests are extremely hard +70% of your grade, the study guide she gives is basically useless. Assignments won't make a difference if you don't do good on tests. For tests she requires lock down browser with webcam.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY2
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

Dr.Adam's is one of the best psych professors on campus! she is very thro in lectures and always answers any questions. Workload is light, only have 1 quiz a week and 3 exams total. She is willing to work with you and help you understand

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: C-
Dec 10, 2024

I took her for psych 1 and had an unpleasant experience. she was not understanding, and didn't teach well. Everything from the book and quizzes and lecture slides weren't easy to follow. “Study guides” never helped.Tests were super heavy. There's like a 20% of what you learn being on the test.Don't recommend unless u like a challenge at PHD level.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: B
Jan 9, 2025

What people are saying about how difficult this class is, is true. The professor is knowledgeable and passionate about what she teaches; however, her exams are no joke. The study guides won't help you at all. I would do over 20 pages of lecture AND chapter notes, study for hours daily, and barely pass her exams. Use of lockdown browser and camera.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Jan 23, 2025
Would take again

Adams is a good professor; she does give a lot of homework, but if you divide your time accordingly, you will pass this course with no problems. Her exams are very hard, and you have to download a browser extension that records you as you take the exam so she knows you are not cheating. As long as you do the work you will be fine.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
BIOPSYCH
Grade: B
Jun 15, 2025

It states in your "guidelines" not to claim that professor shows bias or favoritism for or against students. Which discredits the purpose of a platform like this, because students need to be aware of what they are signing up for--especially those on scholarship, grants and loans. Maybe you are a ware... of that, maybe you aren't.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2025
Would take again

great teacher very caring and understanding

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2025

Good professor that knows material, but the exams are very, very hard. You have to dedicate at least 40 hours a week to studying course material, reading the textbook, watching the lecture videos, taking notes and reviewing concepts just to barely get a passing grade on the exams (which are worth practically all your grade).

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: B+
Aug 3, 2025

Hard exams, does not teach much. Lots of reading.

Tough grader
5.0
4.0
PSY1
Grade: A-
Aug 15, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Adam's was very nice, she replied to emails very quickly and gave me good answers to any questions I had. Her course was very heavy on reading and knowing the material/key vocabulary. I think as long as you really read and understand the textbook you'll pass, her lectures were good but kind of hard to follow alongside the textbook.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: B
Sep 8, 2025
Would take again

this class is very test heavy and reading the book and watching the lectures is very important.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
PSY1
Grade: B+
Sep 8, 2025
Would take again

Prof. Adams was a great professor! I enjoyed her class, her lectures and content were well thought out. She also responded quickly. Her class is very content dense and does really on textbooks though.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: B
Sep 16, 2025

Your grade in this class depends on one thing only: How well you read and memorize the textbook material. If you have bad memory this class isn't for you. Questions on the exam are ridiculously specific; the professor isn't terrible at teaching but they aren't good at it either.

Tough grader
Test heavy
4.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: C+
Oct 14, 2025

Professor Adams responds to emails quickly and is passionate about Psychology.

1.0
5.0
PSY1
Grade: B
Oct 16, 2025

filled with exams; study guides that Dr. Adams provide do not help at all. like the other reviews have said, your grade is mostly based on how high you score on exams. exams are proctored, you will have to install respondus lockdown browser and keep your face visible at all times while taking tests

Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2025
Would take again

Took this class in Fall 2023, my first semester in college. Class was very interesting and easy.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
PSY1
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

Your grade relies heavily on how well you perform on your exams. She provides an online version of the textbook and PowerPoint slides for each chapter; however, there is a significant amount of information to memorize. She replies quickly to emails and is compassionate about teaching. She's also great about making any accommodations if needed.

Get ready to read
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSY1
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

She is very kind and cares about her students. I passed PSY1 very easily with an A, but had trouble in biopsych with the harder material. Her presence is very sweet on the Norco campus, and I wish I had more professors like her.

Inspirational
Caring
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