4.0

Laura Ochoa

Psychology - Bergen Community College

4.0
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
84%
Would Retake
101
Reviews
4.0
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

84%

Would Retake

101

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What Students Say

i would never take another class with her again

PSY101 - 1.0 rating

Took her online class and it was okay

PSY101 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

38%

Textbook Required

17%

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A: 11
B+: 6
B: 4
A+: 4
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Reviews (101)
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PSY101
Nov 5, 2003

Very easy A! Only 4 exams and she drops lowest of the 4. No homework or anything. She is boring but very easy.

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PSY201
Nov 17, 2003

she is extremely nice and easy. i took her two online classes and one class on campus. her class is an easy a, and doesn't expect much from you. plus, she basically gives you the test during the review.

5.0
1.0
CHILDPSY
Apr 26, 2004

Cool and down to earth prof!! She wants to know that you understand the work and the exams are an easy A.. the class was so interesting you don't even have to study cause you understand so well!!!

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PSYCH
May 8, 2004

She might be easy in class....But I took her online and it was a waste of my time. SHe doesn't give any type of review for tests.

5.0
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PSY101
Jun 11, 2004

One of the few gems at BCC. Brilliant psych professor. she's not super easy but she'll work with you if you struggle. you'll leave the semester learning something.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Aug 7, 2004

VERY EASY... GREAT REVIEWS...EXTREMELY EASY TO UNDERSTAND... I HAD HER ONLINE AND ON CAMPUS AND BOTH REVIEWS FOR HER TESTS WERE ON POINT... DEFINATELY TAKE HER...

5.0
2.0
CPSY
Aug 17, 2004

2 THUMS UP C

5.0
1.0
CHILDPSY
Sep 11, 2004

I had her a couple of years ago. She was very helpful and found her teachings very interesting.. Once you understand, it's so easy when the exam comes around. I took her from Child psy and Abnormal psy.. got A and B..

3.0
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PSY
Oct 27, 2004

I took her 4 semesters ago and I think I just woke up from the class. I had to struggle to keep myself awake in the classroom. She's nice and clear about the subjrect just drink a lot of redbull before coming to class!!!

5.0
3.0
PSY
Nov 22, 2004

THis is defenetely the best teacher BCC has!!! She is very helpfull, as long you come to class to take notes you are fine...Everything she says in class rite it down on her reviews she includes everything that will come in the test. Choose this teacher and you wont regret it....`

5.0
1.0
CHILDPSYCH
Dec 12, 2004

Excellent professor. Took online. Gets involved with students during discussions. Respectful and understanding. Work is very easy, readings are easy and exams are easy. You cannot fail this class unless you are slacking off. Wonderful professor.

4.0
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PSY102
Jan 11, 2005

great online teacher. easy.

5.0
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PSYCH
Jan 24, 2005

she is the best teacher trust me there is no way you could dislike her.If you show up you will definetly pass! shes great!

5.0
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PSY101
Feb 1, 2005

SHE IS THE BEST TEACHER. I TOOK HER FOR GENERAL PSY. IN CLASS AND I LIKED HER SO MUCH I TOOK CHILD PSY. AND ABNORMAL PSY. WITH HER ONLINE. SHE IS REALLY GREAT AND SHE IS SO HELPFUL IF YOU ARE HAVING A HARD TIME. DEFINATELY TAKE HER. SHE ROCKS. I GOT 2 A'S AND A B+

5.0
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EDUCATIONALPSY
Feb 9, 2005

Dr. Ochoa is one of the kindest professors at BC.She is ALWAYS willing to explain, just attend classs, do your work and you will do great

5.0
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PSY101
Mar 2, 2005

A FANTASTIC PROFESSOR, SHE IS GREAT AND HER TEST ARE VERY EASY. BASICALLY SHE GIVES YOU ALMOST THE WHOLE TEST IN THE REVIEW!!!!!!!!!! DON'T HESITATE TO TAKE HER. SHE'S THE BEST!!!!!!!!

4.0
2.0
CHILDPSY
Mar 12, 2005

i have her right now , she's just wonderful.

4.0
2.0
PSY103
Apr 22, 2005

Very kind and friendly. She will go over everything you need to know. Need help? Just ask. I like the classroom observations she has us do. I do wish however that students in her class would behave better.

5.0
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PSY101
May 3, 2005

Prof. Ochoa is the nicest, most patient professor at bcc. She knows her subject and can teach it very well. I would definitely reccommend taking her, she gives complete reviews for tests and there is hardly ever homework.

4.0
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PSY110
Jul 5, 2005

Took online, very easy, not much work

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Aug 7, 2005

she's very thorough and if you take down all the notes and read some, it's a piece of cake. she's really nice too. if you need help, just ask her. i really enjoyed being in her class. she made psychology easy for me. i became more interested in psych as the semester went by. i did well in her class. her tests are based on notes and lectures.

5.0
1.0
CHILDPSY
Aug 13, 2005

I had her a couple of years back and she's still the same helpful person who was always glad to assist once you showed interest... She's also easy going!

5.0
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ABNORMALPSYCH
Sep 1, 2005

very basic, simple psych course. a b+ or above is almost assured, provided you are of reasonable intelligence and fairly participatory. didn't rock my world, but it was pleasant enough.

5.0
1.0
ABNORMALCHILD
Sep 12, 2005

i liked her easy and freindly.

1.0
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CHILDPSYCH
Nov 8, 2005

What a ****! One of the most horrible teachers i ever had. Her class was a struggle. I would not suggest taking her.

5.0
2.0
CHILDPSYCH
Dec 27, 2005

Took the class online. Got an A. Total 4 discussions, 4 reaction papers, midterm, final. She gives an outline for midterm and final which if you stick to you will definitely do well. Grades for disc easy. Reaction papers do take some time though 2 - 3 pages each. She also curved both the midterm, final, as well as the final class grade.Take class

5.0
1.0
PSY
Jan 7, 2006

she is AMAZING!!! it was one of my best classes last semester...she is so smart and her class is sweet....she is a peach!You dont feel like u are in class but taking with a friend. good examples... she is crazy!!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYC101
Jan 17, 2006

shes by far the most amazing teacher at BCC. Shes the nicest lady ever, and shes mad fun. Take her because ull get a great grade if u just pass her tests...theyre simple multiple choice. Pass her tests and ull get at least an A. =D

5.0
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PSYCHOFSEXUAL
Feb 6, 2006

easiest teacher. great lady no way that you can fail just show up.the perfect teacher you could ever ask for

5.0
1.0
PSYC
Mar 30, 2006

just one sentence lowe herrr and the class:)

3.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Apr 9, 2006

She is the easiest teacher in BCC, because she is soooo lost. Honestly she teaches you things that you already know, so you dont really learn anything new. Also try not to ask her questions in class because you'll confuse her even more. Her favorite sentences to use are "I'm not sure" or "I really dont know" In other words, this class is an easy A

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOFSEX
Apr 27, 2006

She knows alot about Psychology. Her classes are fun, and most take the form of a sort-of discussion. She's very lenient in class. Probably has never yelled at a student in her life. She does reviews the class before the test. You do have to show up to get on her good side, but tests are easy--multiple choice. I give HER an A+. :P

5.0
1.0
PSYCSEXUALITY
May 3, 2006

ayy ayy she is greaaatt u learn stuff with her this is gonna be my third semester l owe herr fun class and easy just study rewievs guyss thats alll i really lowe herr she is my lowe :))

3.0
2.0
ABNORPSYCHONL
May 4, 2006

Easy class, easy online discussions & decent mult choice tests. She gives u exactly what 2 study in the chapters which is great, cuts down on readin but READ WHAT SHE TELLS U & u'll do fine My only complaint was on the assignments she asks 4 sources in writin. Its the internet age, cnn.com or nothing. Marked down on every assignment for this.

5.0
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PSY
Jul 12, 2006

Shes the best!!!! I really enjoyed her class shes easy and soooo nice...

5.0
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PSY102
Aug 21, 2006

Professor Ochoa is great!!! Though I took the course online (Abnormal Psychology) and have never seen her in person, she is a great virtual professor. I had never taken an online class before but now and will and probably will be taking another with her. I learned alot from the class. 3 papers, 4 discussions and one exam later I had a A. Shes great

3.0
1.0
PSYCH106
Nov 20, 2006

too easy my God, this woman is boring; if you want to take Psychology of Sexuality with a professor who knows what he/she is talking about take Professor Fabrikant's class!!

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 13, 2006

I think she is a great teacher. if u study for the tests you will definitely do well! she is so nice, she tells funny stories, and she is a smart lady. you do learn alot of interesting stuff from her class. i would definitely recommend her as your teacher.

4.0
2.0
PSYSEPSYS
Jan 16, 2007

Took psych of Sexuality with her. Her class was interesting because of the class. She knows her stuff...but...i just didn't know if all her facts were TRUE. So take her words with a grain of salt. My class was pretty immature...sad. Class was easy...so long as you study! Study.

5.0
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PSY101
Mar 27, 2007

easy test!!!!!!!! all multiple choice!!! very nice lady. u need the book once in a while. only 4 her tests.. and her papers 4 soooo easyyy .. its like your in 2nd grade.. if u wan a B or A in psych.... TAKE HER!!! i had her for general psych!!!! loves it.. so easy!! YOU GOTTA TAKE HER!!! ITS A MUST!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Apr 10, 2007

SO EASY! ALL MULTIPLE CHOICE TESTS! NOTES ARE CLEAR! MAY BE BORING BUT IT MAKES UP FOR HOW EASY THE CLASS IS. VERY NICE. TALKS SLOW. EASY. TAKE IF YOU NEED TO PASS A PSYC CLASS!

5.0
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PSY101
Apr 26, 2007

If you want to have an easy A take her... don't think twice...some kid would fall asleep everyday and he still got an A...it's the easiest class you will ever take.

3.0
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PSY110
Jul 31, 2007

i took this class online and it was really really easy. do the discussions and read some of the material and you will be fine. the final exam was really easy as long as you read and study for the test.

3.0
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PSY99WB
Nov 6, 2007

I took her online.she is very easy just do the reading and all the work like discussion questions,ect. and you will be fine. she is also very nice and if you need help she is always willing to help. she is kind as well she understood me not doing some work on time because of a death in the family. she is such a great Professor. so take her for an A

1.0
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PSY101
Nov 10, 2007

The most boring prof I've ever had, but a really easy A. I think everyone in my class got an A. I slept through half my classes, because she was so boring, but I still pulled off an A. THe tests are all definitions, so it's like being in 3rd grade, but I still got an A so it was worth it.

5.0
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PSYAA
Jul 3, 2008

She is soooo nice and its an easy A. Seriously, just do the work she is really good if you have to take a psy class take her

4.0
1.0
SEX101
May 12, 2009

Easy Professor. I will recommend her to everybody.

5.0
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PSY201
May 13, 2009

Child psych - super nice - very helpful - take her! Took this online. Everything is laid out for you - clear expectations. She gives you the exam outlines - study it and you will pass with flying colors.

5.0
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PSY201
May 17, 2009

Took her for an online course. Very well organized class. Five dicussions, 3 papers, mid-term, and final. Provides study guides that if you know definitions you're golden.

2.0
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PSY102
Apr 30, 2010

Online class was horrible. No involvement whatsoever. I basically taught myself ab psych. She did offer study notes for MT and final but they covered about 6-7 chapters each and only about 30% of that appeared on the exams. Some questions were even repeated. This class was a waste of my time and money.

4.0
1.0
PSY110
May 12, 2010

ONLINE- great experience for diversity requirement. 3 3-page papers during semester- opinions on topics from book. 6 easy discussions (also opinion). thats the only work due through the semester. midterm and final ALL MULT CHOICE - taken at BCC testing center. Notes are posted online and if you study them WELL you should get at least a 90.

5.0
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PSY101
Jun 23, 2010

(Online course) A wretched hive of rationality and grownup behavior: She tells us what to study and what chapters it's in. We take our own notes in our own way. The test is on pretty much what she says it's on. Hands off, no drama, GOOD CLASS.

5.0
2.0
CHILDPSYC
Oct 7, 2010

I am currently taking this professor for child psych (online course) so far, so good! Just 1 question to anyone that has been in my place & took this already, how are her midterms and finals? bc I kno there are no quizzes online so should i really only know definitions of the material? or is it more complex than that? if anyone can answer, thank u!

2.0
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PSY110
Dec 26, 2010

Class not that hard, 6 discussions, midterm, final and 3 papers. She is a very tough grader, took 20 points off b/c paper was longer than 3 pages and in her feedback she always wrote that I answered all the questions, and very good essay but got only 80. I got A from all the classes (including chem) but i am not getting A from this class.

3.0
4.0
PSY110
Dec 29, 2010

Online class, 6 easy discussions, 3 papers, 1 midtern, 1 final...The discussions are easy cake, the papers you better write at least 4 pages to get a good grade, the midtern and final are 84 multi choice questions they are very tricky, in each question 2 of the 4 answers given are very similar and you can get confuse

5.0
3.0
PSY112
May 20, 2011

Took online course for psych of sexuality. Interesting course and learned a lot! She has everything laid out for you and let's you know exactly what she's expecting. A LOT of studying to do for the midterm and final, but as long as you study you'll do fine. She's very specific on grading and makes u feel like she actually took time to read ur paper

5.0
2.0
PSYSEX
May 22, 2011

I took her online. SO EASY. 6 of the easiest discussions boards every, 3 very easy papers, and midterm and final which she gives you a complete study guide of what exactly you need to study. i got an A. Take her

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Aug 12, 2011

Took her online class and it was very easy. Everything is on set up on webct. I recommend her class. She gives a lot of details to study for exam. Very helpful! Would take her class again!

4.0
2.0
PSYSEX
Dec 21, 2011

I really did enjoy her online class. 6 easy discussions, 3 papers, and 2 exam (midterm and final). Just one thing you should know is that midterm and final are worth 60%! If you're not a good test taker, I wouldn't recommend her if you aren't a good test taker. If you dont have a 60 average on her exams you automatically fail!

2.0
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PSY101
Apr 30, 2012

Took her online class and it was okay. I liked how everything was laid out fairly easy.I do not feel like I learned much in this class. When emailing her, it takes her forever to respond and when she does it is a reply that doesn't make sense & you end up having to email her repeatedly so she can actually read your question and answer appropriately

5.0
2.0
PSY110
May 14, 2012

This online 'human sexuality' class was great. There were 6 discussion questions which you can get wrong. 4 two page papers where she outlines everything you need to do. And a midterm and a final which she tells you exactly what is going to be on it. You need to read carefully though because she can give a few tricky questionsâ?¦Overall fun class.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
May 21, 2012

took general psychology online. the layout was very easy. discussion questions were easy. If you follow the study guidelines you'll do fine

2.0
4.0
PSY101018HY
Mar 26, 2013

I am taking this class now. Not too hard but I have learned absolutely nothing so far. Discussions are boring and did not interest me at all. Before this class, I actually enjoyed psych. She grades very tough for a not so important class. Overall I do not like this class at all nor do I like the professor.

4.0
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PSY102
Apr 11, 2013

I took her for abnormal psychology class online. I dropped the class becuase it was a though class. There is so much reading in her class along with discussions and other assignment on psychportal. If you are not a good test taker then don't bother taking her, her tests are extremely hard. I wouldn't recomend taking her

5.0
1.0
PSY101
May 19, 2013

The grading system is 15% discussions,30%assignments(1-2 pg) and 55% online tests. The discussions were pretty straight forward and you got credit just by doing it, she was a fair grader for the assignments and the tests really weren't that difficult. We finished the course a month early and only had to wait for the last test. Best online class

4.0
3.0
PSY102
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2014

The class is pretty easy mostly because she goes off on tangents a lot. She is a very nice lady!!!! her mind just wonders a lot. The test are pretty difficult, they are online (even though its not an online course) but there are 80 questions!!! I would take her again mostly because I didn't really have to show up to class

1.0
5.0
PSY101
Grade: B
Apr 19, 2015

awful awful awful!! currently taking this professor, if you can call her that. send her an email? expect a reply weeks later. make an appointment for office hours? she doesn't show up. i would never take another class with her again.

1.0
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102004H
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2015

AWFUL professor. She babbles, meditates in class, and can never stay on topic. Her tests (3 exams online) are copied word for word from other professors online. She will not reply to your emails and will not meet you for office hours. She is constantly late to class and is so spaced out she should not be teaching. This class is a joke.

5.0
1.0
PSY101H
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2015

She is such a sweetheart! I would take her for every class if I could! She can get side tract and go on random rambles, but she makes the class interesting and fun with meditations and other weird stuff. Definitely my favorite class I have taken thus far.

4.0
3.0
PSY102
Grade: C+
Nov 20, 2015

this was my first time taking an online class and i must say it was pretty easy in terms of what the professor wanted. The only thing is that her test are really hard in my opinion, i tried two ways 1 studying word for word from my own reading & failed the test & the next one going by her study guide & that kinda helped. is either you get it or no

4.0
3.0
PSY102
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

She's really funny and nice, really liked her as a person but she's not an "effective" professor goes of topic a lot but always tells an interesting story about her patients. Has 3 test all online and all the answers are on quizlet, is 75 questions and she gives 85 minutes to finish the test, 5 one page double space reports on easy things. Easy A

Tough Grader
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY201
May 8, 2017
Would take again

Child psych 201 online was a pleasure to take with Proffessor Ochoa. They say one month online courses have too much work to cover but the class was one of the easiest and most fun online courses I've taken, which since you don't know me, is saying a lot.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY110
May 10, 2017
Would take again

Typical online class at Bergen. Do your discussions as respond to 2 others, take the tests on every chapter and you will pass. She also offers a lot of Extra Credit during the day to go to different school events.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PSY201
Grade: B+
May 11, 2017
Would take again

Took professor Ochoa for an online 7 week course. It was not hard. She has about 6 discussions which are super easy, 3 exams that you would need the text book for, but you can also find the answers on quizlet and a final essay up to two pages. She gives lots of extra credit. I would take her again.

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 20, 2017
Would take again

Took PSY 101 class online, Excellent Prof. easy A, gives a lot of extra credit. responds back to emails quick. Gave study guide for test, you just need to review and read. Taking her again for the Fall semester.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY110
Sep 7, 2017
Would take again

Professor Ochoa is my favorite professor. I have taken her online classes multiple times, and I loved them. She gives great feedback on discussions, and she gives many opportunities for extra credit. Register for her class!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
PSY102
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Taking her online abnormal psych class and I'm finding it very hard to answer her questions. I know she wants the technical aspect from the book but she often just asks us about personal happiness, or about our lives. I rather answer questions about abnormal psych and not include my entire life in the answer.

Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
PSY102
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

This class was relatively straightforward and not very difficult. 3 tests, participate in a few forum discussions and some online video clips to watch. Good study materials to prepare for tests and many opportunities for extra credit. It was an easy A.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSYCH106
Grade: B+
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Her exams are a little hard if all three are not A's than your not gonna receive a final grade of A which sucks. Everything in my grade book was an A except for one exam and my final grade was a B+. I was extremely disappointed I felt like all the effort I put in every assignment wasn't put into consideration. It's not a hard class though.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests are tough
5.0
2.0
PSY110
Grade: A+
May 8, 2018
Would take again

super easy class, all the assignments are posted for the first half of the semester so you know what to expect and can do them early. interesting material and always answers emails

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
PSY101018HY
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2019
Would take again

Basically 2 parts: 3 tests (non-cume.) & written posts (make a forum post & reply to other posts). Each test covers like 125 pages. She tells you what chaps the test covers & gives an outline for it. The tests are kind of rough bc they're timed. Posts cover a specific chap & topic, and are easy. Follow the syllabus & it's VERY straightforward.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
2.0
PSY102H
Grade: B+
Apr 7, 2019
Would take again

She's a nice person with good intentions but gets sidetracked/off topic suuuuper easily. Seriously, she spends most of the class period talking about things not related to the class, than the stuff we're actually going to be tested on. I passed with a decent grade, but only because of prior knowledge I had from psych classes I took in high school.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2019
Would take again

3 timed exams which are not easy, however she gives study guides which do help for the exams. Not cumulative but each exam covered 4-5 chapters. 6 required discussions, you post 1 for each & response to 2 students per discussion. I would take her again, she is always available via email. Workload was manageable.

Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2020
Would take again

She is a great professor. There are 3 exams, oral presentation, term paper, some homework assignments, and extra credit opportunities. She's not very tech-savvy, so be prepared to help her out in class. The tests are not from the book because she writes each question herself, but she provides study guides, so use them and study! You'll do fine!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
PSY101018HY
Grade: B+
Aug 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tests were a bit hard and didn't match the study guides, but for the most part, you can raise your grade through the big projects. She's a nice teacher although sometimes it felt like a waste of time and some lessons didn't make sense. Though if something comes up, she is very understanding and will accommodate you.

Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took asynchoronus class. If you don't put effort you, you will literally not learn anything. She gives all information at the beginning, six total assignments that were so easy. But then if you don't do everything else on your own you're kind of screwed for the exam. But exams are open book. Overall easy, but its all up you.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
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5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

Professor Ochoa was clear with learning goals and included Textbook Readings/ Instructor's Study Notes as well as two optional extra credit assignments. So Getting an A in this class is made easy. The biggest bonus was she used free text book so less money out of the pocket.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
PSY101H
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Professor Ochoa is a great teacher. She cares about her students and tries to grade on time, and give solid feedback. 6 discussions, (requiring 3 posts each), 3 tests, and 1 10-page research paper due at the end of the semester. Not an easy class, per se, because it was asynchronous and there was a lot of reading; but the textbook was free online.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PSY110
Grade: C+
May 18, 2021
Would take again

She was great! The material was easy , she gives forums discussion and 3 exams, alot of extra credit and also lets you take exams if you missed it. She is very understanding and nice

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jun 24, 2021
Would take again

Super easy class! Took fully online asynchronous class over the summer. There were 3 exams, launchpad hw and 3 discussion forums. Graded very quickly and gave awesome feedback. Definitely recommend this professor at BCC. Would have her again!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
PSY102
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

I took her abnormal psych course during summer 2, which was about 2 1/2 weeks. Her class was very straightforward. Two exams (midterm & final), as well as launchpad hw which you only need to earn 20 points for units 1 & 2 to get full credit. The textbook was free online and she provided study guide notes, so all you have to do is read. Easy A!

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PSY101
Grade: B
Jan 15, 2022
Would take again

Not bad. Had 3 exams and 2 forums so it was like no work for a winter class. Expect us to read a lot though but I doubt anyone did because I didnt.

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PSY102
Grade: B+
Sep 6, 2022
Would take again

Took the two week course during the summer. Super easy, forums, 2 exams: final and midterm, and assignments due every week need to score a 15/15 to get an A. Very manageable and is always willing to help you out. Highly recommend!

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Great professor. Highly recommend you take her class. Classwork were very manageable. Took her online class & coursework is as follows: 3 open book exams all multiple choice. Only 3 HW assignments where you watch a couple videos & take short quizzes on them. Lastly, 3 discussion forums. She gave out 2 extra credit assignments to boost your grade.

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PSY
Grade: F
Dec 20, 2022

Do not take her class. It was awful. she will give you 3 discussions and 3 tests. the test was difficult. the study guide wasn't helpful. the textbook online like e-books, you have to pay yourself. If you do not pay for e-books you can't able to finish your Homework so you have to pay for it. but did not help at all. It really hard to get grade.

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PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Just finished this course! I definitely dont recommend anyone who is lazy and doesn't plan on studying/putting in the work to take this course. Although the exams ARE open book you def will not get a good grade if you dont thoroughly go through the study guide she provides and take alot of notes + read the textbook. overall a easy class 10/10!!

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PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2022

Personally I wouldn't take this class again, although I did pass with an A the only thing that got me here was the extra credit she provided or else I would of been doomed! I would study for hours and only score in the low 80's! tests are ridiculously hard, although it was open book it didn't really help. Would definitely not take again.

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PSY101
Grade: B+
Jun 30, 2023
Would take again

This class was very easy all the exams are from the lecture notes

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PSY101H
Grade: A+
May 3, 2024
Would take again

There was three tests on Canvas, one slideshow presentation, and one five-page research paper. BE CONSCIOUS OF TEST DATES!!! The tests are only open for 1-2 days. Personally, I feel like my peers' slideshow projects were a better study material than the lectures, but overall pretty easy. Gives lengthy and great feedback on the research paper.

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PSY101
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2025
Would take again

This class was pretty straightforward. While the exams were no easy feat, using the study guide and textbook, along with Unstuckstudy for extra prep, helped me stay on top of the material. The professor provided lots of useful feedback. Overall, a manageable class that's worth taking.

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2025
Would take again

I took her for Psy 102 (Intro to Abnormal Psychology) she is pretty easy. You have a place you go to complete homework assignments that she provides. You have 3 exams, and that's it. I would definitely take her again.

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