4.8

Lawrence Venuk

Psychology - Naugatuck Valley Community College

4.8
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
99
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.0
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.8
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

99

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

But other than that Larry is a great professor, very funny & explains the material very well

PSCY101 - 5.0 rating

This is my second class with him, by far the best

PSY102 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 39 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
A- (10)
A+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(4)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(13)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 14
A-: 10
A+: 8
B: 4
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Respected (11)
Gives good feedback (10)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Hilarious (8)
Inspirational (6)
Get ready to read (5)
Participation matters (4)
Rating Trend

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Ratings by Course

258

5.0

(1)

PSY101

5.0

(9)

PSY211

5.0

(4)

BEHMOD

5.0

(3)

BEHAVMOD

5.0

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+31 more courses
Difficulty by Course

GENERALPSYCHII

4.0

BEHAVORMOD

4.0

PSYC101

4.0

PHY203

4.0

PSCY101

3.7

Reviews (99)
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Mar 20, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY211
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
BEHMOD
Sep 10, 2003

Very understanding and helpful. I would take a class of his any day

5.0
1.0
BEHMOD
Dec 13, 2003

loved his class. Great guy and very good looking too:) he is very understanding and helpful.

5.0
3.0
BEHAVMOD
Jul 2, 2004

AWESOME TEACHER!!!! Knows how to teach to make you understand the material... best psyc teacher I have ever had and i have taken alot of psyc classes!!

5.0
2.0
BEHMOD
Oct 26, 2004

He has the greatest teaching methods and I recommend this class for anyone who will be working with children even if is being a parent

5.0
3.0
PSY240
Jan 21, 2005

Great class! Great teacher! Not boring. Uses humor. Explains difficult material well and uses a lot of interesting activities. Not all lecture. Knows his stuff and is friendly. One of the best instuctors here.

5.0
1.0
PSY111
Feb 9, 2005

best teacher ever! interesting class, funny, very down to earth guy. i have recommended him to anyone who has asked about him, and they all loved his class too!

5.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: B+
May 9, 2005

AWSOME TEACHER!!!! YOu will learn in his class. His teaching methods are awsome. A+ for him

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
Aug 24, 2005

AWESOME ****ING TEACHER!!!

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Aug 31, 2005

Best teacher i have ever had....relates person experiences to class to help you better understand the subject matter

5.0
4.0
GENERALPSYCHII
Sep 2, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PSY
Oct 19, 2005

Excellent!

1.0
3.0
PSYCH111
Grade: A-
Nov 18, 2005

Worst teacher I have ever had. Dumbs down his classes for the lowest common denominator. Treats his students like the rats he is so fond of conditioning.

5.0
2.0
PHYC101
Nov 24, 2005

good teacher, good to look at too.

5.0
4.0
BEHAVORMOD
Dec 31, 2005

Great instructor. Wants students to succeed & extends himself to his students. Full of energy and enthusiasm, never boring. Very enjoyable class! Reccommend his classes to anyone interested in learning,you will not be disappointed.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Mar 8, 2006

He explained everything in vivid easy to understand colorful detail. You can not walk into his class and not participate, he makes it fun and enjoyable. Know's just what he is talking about but will mess with ur minds!! In a totally FUN way. Not to mention he is a great piece of eye candy to captivate the attention of the ladies.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Jun 15, 2006

Great prof and fun to learn from!!!

5.0
4.0
RATLAB
Jul 19, 2006

This class was AWESOME. We got to condition live rats! Mr. V is a great teacher. He knows when to step in to help and when to take a step back to challenge you. Laid back atmosphere but I learned more there than in any other class yet. The rats are sorta hard to teach but he helps you all the way. A+ teacher. He's funny and good looking too.

5.0
3.0
PSY112
May 25, 2007

Learned a bunch and actually had fun. Wasn't sure if I was gonna go into psych before I took this class, but now I know I want to for sure. Didn't want to miss a class or for it to end. Seriously. Best teacher I ever had.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Jun 14, 2007

the best!!!!!!!!!!! cooler than cool!! i thought that i was going to hate this class, but man, i was wrong!!! he made it soooo much fun!!! take this class!!!!

5.0
2.0
PSY112
Aug 15, 2007

If you do the work, you'll probably get an A. But better than that, you'll learn a lot. He's an awesome professor. I'm taking more classes that he's teaching.

4.0
2.0
PHYC101
Sep 27, 2007

He was a very nice teacher. I had him as an online class, I got an A so it must have been easy.

4.0
2.0
RATLAB
Nov 29, 2007

This is such an awesome class! It's been one of the best I've ever taken. He's a great teacher too. He really goes out of his way to make each student feel important.

5.0
1.0
RATLAB
Nov 29, 2007

This was one of the coolest classes I have ever taken! I highly recommend it. You can even adopt your rat at the end, if you're so inclined. Venuk is a great teacher. He really goes out of his way to make each student feel important.

5.0
1.0
PSYH259
Dec 10, 2007

awesome class! Larry is by far my favorite teacher I've had. This is my fourth class of his, with one more next semester. He has a very good style of teaching and is very helpful! Also the ratlab is fun and you get a buddy at the end!

5.0
1.0
PSYH111
Dec 19, 2007

awsome teacher makes lectures fun although quizes r almost everyother class its worth it bc u get a A in the class as long as you read the material and pay attention in the class the class before. he is very helpful I took the online class but I didnt like it and was falling behind due to medical issues and he let me switch into a reg class! thanx!

5.0
4.0
PSCY101
May 20, 2008

He is an amazing man! While I'm certain I would kick his butt at Jeapordy, he would make the best opponent I could ever hope to face. He is so very intelligent and super handsome! I will NEVER forget him. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to have encountered this man in the academic field. Yup!

5.0
1.0
PSYH111
May 27, 2008

Great class! He made it very interesting, fun, and easy to do good if you tried. He's a great teacher.

5.0
4.0
PSYH111
Aug 12, 2008

I thought class was going to be boring but he made it interesting.It was my first online class this is not a self paced course.It requires lots of reading.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Dec 3, 2008

He is a very engaging instructor.He is very smart and loves to teach. I took this as on line class and loved it. He posted all of the work ahead of time so if you wanted to get some of it done prior to the due date you could. Always responded promptly to his e-mails. Very understanding. I think I would have enjoyed being in an actual classroom.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH12
Apr 8, 2009

Such a great teacher...plus he makes you laugh in every class...he understands the students which is a plus b/c you dont get much of that with other professors

5.0
1.0
PSY212
Oct 21, 2009

Larry is a fantastic, down-to-Earth guy who keeps it real. One of my all time favorite Prof's at NVCC. Do your work and share your experiences and you will get an A.

5.0
3.0
PSY258
Oct 28, 2009

Enjoyable classes, makes it easy to grasp concepts, friendly, and book is easy to read.

5.0
1.0
PSY111
Jan 12, 2010

Words cannot express how fabulous this teacher is! LOVE him!!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH258
May 9, 2010

Great guy, took him for behavior modification, didnt enjoy the matieral but I would most likely take him again!

5.0
1.0
PSY111
May 20, 2010

2nd time taking this professor..I LOVE him..every teacher should be like him!

2.0
4.0
PSYC101
Jan 5, 2011

terrible took him online didn't join discussions. Also the material you learned were not on the test.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Jan 12, 2011

The best teacher I've ever had. I would take his class any day.

5.0
3.0
PSY111
May 20, 2011

Online class but still professor was amazing, always answered questions, always respond to emails and always willing to help, if you need to take online class, take with this professor :)

5.0
3.0
PSY258
Aug 3, 2011

Prof.Venuk is an awesome teacher. He care for his student and he make the class funny. Each week you get a quiz on the book chapter and his literature. He goes over on what is going to be on the quiz and give you a chance to retake his quiz if you did not do well the first time. A+ professor

5.0
2.0
PSY111
Dec 12, 2011

Professor Venuk is awesome! I took his online class and it was interesting and he always replied to emails and helped in anyway he can!I would rate him an A+ teacher!if you need to take Psychology take it with him you won't be disappointed!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH258
Feb 22, 2012

He is the best teacher at NVCC! He is helpful, understanding, and compassionate! I missed 3 classes in a row because of health issues. He lets you take his weekly quiz's as many times as you like until the next quiz is assigned at he lets you keep the highest grade!!!!!!! he is amazing! and EASY! just attend the class and do your work (not a lot)!

5.0
1.0
BEHMO258
Apr 9, 2012

Great teacher! Fun class and super easy, but you will definitely learn the material. Best of both worlds :)

5.0
3.0
PSY258
May 12, 2012

Wish every teacher taught class this way. He lets you know what you need to learn, then he teaches you, then he makes you show him you've learned it. All the while making coming to class fun! Friendly and sorta cute. The course seems easy because he knows how to teach and makes you read and study.

5.0
4.0
PSY111
May 16, 2012

Just great, fair, interesting and funny. Cant judge appearance because I took his online class.

4.0
2.0
PSY201
Aug 5, 2012

Take this class online. Past with a B+ I could of pass with an A but I forgot a test but besides it test and questions and quizzes are easy and the best of it online that u dont have to meet up at school

5.0
3.0
PSY258
Aug 31, 2012

he is absolutely one of the best teachers at NVCC, very unique style of teaching, very helpful and interactive, makes class interesting, if you need this class take him for sure

5.0
1.0
PSY111
Apr 25, 2013

very easy just read the chap and do the homework, if you have problems he is very quick to help

5.0
1.0
PSY111
May 24, 2013

Took his class online and he was great. Very easy to get an A as long as you do the work. I would definately take another class with him.

5.0
1.0
PSY258
May 26, 2013

He is my absolute favorite NVCC professor. He tells you what you need to know and the tests are very straightforward. There are also opportunities for making up tests if you need it. He makes the class fun and interesting. He's also pretty damn cute. Don't miss out on this class!

5.0
2.0
PSY258
Jun 6, 2013

His class was challenging but he used life experiences as examples to help us understand many of the theories and clinical terms used in psychology. What makes him a good professor is his ability to have fun while lecturing. The best was having the opportunity to retake quizzes. Nothing good comes easy so study and read the very USEFUL workbook...

5.0
2.0
PSY258
Sep 5, 2013

Ahh Larry..my absolute favorite professor at NVCC. His class was engaging, fun, interesting, and I learned so much. He has weekly tests and getting the textbook is a must! He gives out a workbook which helps a lot. By the end of the semester you'll feel like you have a new friend..he's the absolute best. <3

5.0
1.0
PSYH111
Nov 5, 2013

Very interesting class depending on your classmates. The discussion board for our class was always popping (interesting). Professor is helpful. Assignments are easy you just need to read and do the work. Overall, great class. Learned a lot.

5.0
2.0
PSY111
Apr 1, 2014

Great professor! One of my favorites and because of him I might be looking into a career in psychology. Very helpful and I wish I could take him every semester for the rest of my psych classes.

5.0
2.0
PSYH258
Grade: B+
May 10, 2014

Amazing professor! Larry is my favorite professor ever, he is very funny and smart! If you need help just ask him.

5.0
1.0
CSAH105
Grade: A-
May 12, 2014

Professor Lawrence gives a very clear detail online class and answer back quickly to all your questions

5.0
2.0
PSY258
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2014

Awesome teacher! He made me crack up every class. I learned so much from this teacher. His assignments and quizzes really had me memorizing and understanding the material and the lectures were very clear. He's so nice and will answer any of your questions. Take him if you wanna have a fun psych class and learn a lot!!!

5.0
2.0
PSY260
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2014

By far, the most amazing professor I have ever had! Larry is so helpful and really loves what he does. I have never understood a class anymore than I understand his. I have taken two classes with him (one online) and I would absolutely take another one again!

5.0
1.0
258
Dec 11, 2014

GREAT TEACHER He is such an amazing teacher Lectures are interesting Quiz every week no big exams no mid terms no final He lectures on week and quiz on the other week Really easy and he is really funny helpful at all times if u get a low grade on a quiz he lets u retake it so easy

5.0
2.0
BEHAVIORMOD
Dec 11, 2014

Larry is by far my favorite NVCC professor. He really lives for teaching, it's not just his job. He is passionate about every topic we discuss and so helpful! If you want to learn and have fun at the same time he is the professor for you :)

5.0
2.0
PHY111
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2015

This class is very easy, as long as you keep you keep yourself updated you won't have any problem

4.0
1.0
1397
Grade: A+
May 19, 2015

Hes a great professor. He does take some time to reply to emails. He does give extra credit if you reply to discussions more than needed. Work is due every 2 weeks. You take your own time to do whats due by that date. Hes absolutely hilarious and talks to you like a real human instead of being too professional. I would recommend him.

5.0
1.0
PSY102
Grade: A-
Jul 17, 2015

he's AWESOME. if you're lucky enough to register into a class with him, do it.

5.0
2.0
PSY258
Dec 16, 2015

AMAZING teacher and person. He truly loves what he does and there's nothing better than a professor who is not just knowledgeable but passionate. Not to mention he is hilarious, I'm actually sad to be done with his class, he is so entertaining. (He also provides all material, no textbook).

4.0
2.0
PSY111
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2015

Took this class over the summer online. Great teacher and great class. I would take again.

4.0
4.0
PSCY101
Grade: B
Apr 22, 2016

Larry is super fun to have as a professor, but you do need to keep up with your work. He may seem like he is care free and easy going, but if you dont do your work he won't just give you a grade. But other than that he is definitely worth taking a class with.

5.0
4.0
PHY203
Grade: A-
Aug 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor Venku I can honestly say was one of the best professors I had at NV! I had him for Child Development, It was one of the most easiest class to take online. If you truly put effort into the class, you will definitely pass, just like any other class. He's very nice and will truly help you along the way. I can say I would take him again!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY102
Oct 23, 2017
Would take again

Best teacher by far.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSCY101
Grade: B+
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

His class can be little tough because of the fact , there's a quiz every week &amp; expects you to know &amp;I read about the material. But other than that Larry is a great professor, very funny &amp; explains the material very well . He is a must take !

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY102
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

This is my second class with him, by far the best. He really cares and wants you to pass. Would HIGHLY recommend him :)

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Would take again
5.0
1.0
PSY201
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

By far the best PSY teacher, took him for both PSY101 and PSY201. would recommend him 100%

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
5.0
2.0
BEHMO258
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

loved his class learned a lot , easy A !

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
BEHMO258
Grade: A
Feb 10, 2018
Would take again

Larry class was very fun , but you have put in the work to pass his class / read in-order to pass his class but overall he very funny &amp; smart guy . All quizzes &amp; tests are essays questions . No notes , his quizzes make you think ,Recommend him if you a good test taker or going into the field of Psych.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
3.0
BEHMO258
Grade: A-
Feb 18, 2018
Would take again

Larry really wants you to learn the material very well without just skimming through it , if you put a lot of effort in &amp; you will pass , he might seem easy going but he is not , he gives the grade you earned , Stay away if you think it would be a easy A . Recommend if your in the nursing or psych field .

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: B
Apr 9, 2018
Would take again

love this professor , he wants you to succeed! He loves what he goes

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
PSY201
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Larry is one of the psych professor and gives opportunities to boost grade ; Im a nursing student and would definitely recommend him ,took him for psych 111&amp; life span . He is funny &amp; loves to teach

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY101
May 7, 2018
Would take again

Great professor. Easy going class but tough grader on his papers.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY211
Grade: A-
Sep 29, 2018
Would take again

Loved his class ! He is very nice and funny ! I honestly even considering to major in Psychology.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2019
Would take again

Best psychology professor

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY201
Grade: A
May 15, 2019
Would take again

His Hybrid class was so simple and all of your work is done online. You just have to read the chapters and do simple questions afterwards. He is really nice as long as you complete the online work and attend class once a week for a hour and 50 minutes you will pass with no problem. We did write one research paper it was easy. Great Professor!!!!!!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSYH258
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 18, 2019
Would take again

Awesome guy. Work is with reading. If you study the tests you will pass. He gives all the information needed on the tests. He even saves the students money. Youll understand if you take his class.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY258
Grade: B
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Professor Venuk is a great person He does weekly quizes but does a good job at letting his students know what is expected and even provides weekly reviews that mirror his quizes. As a person I came to love him by the end the semester, he is funny and extremely passionate about what he does. This class is highly relevant to everyday life

Respected
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYH111
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

I took the ONLINE course. It was self paced. The only thing that had a due date was the final paper. Prof. Venuk is a very laid back professor! So long as you do your work, youll pass. Its a very easy A, and you learn a lot!

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
1.0
PSYH111
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

difficult to communicate with him in the online course, he leaves everything open so you don't know your grade unless you hound him.

5.0
2.0
PSY111
Grade: B
Jan 20, 2021
Would take again

He's a great teacher I had him online. Course is really self taught, you just do the online workbook with the activities, quizzes and discussions. You can take the test/quizzes as much as you want for a higher grade. Easy if you do the work, nice and understanding professor!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
BEHMO258
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2022
Would take again

Lawrence is an exemplary professor &amp; uses his enthusiasm to effectively direct his students to the enjoyable side of learning. He introduced me to the world of ABA through his behavior modification class and led me to where I am now, working within that same field. Easy homework/exams, just make sure to read the chapter, which are fairly easy.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 12, 2022
Would take again

Professor Venuk's online class was great to take. The class consist of three things; discussions, online assigments/exams, and one APA paper which the professor provides many sources for. You can retake the exams as many times as you want and basically have to finish all the work by the last day of the semester.

Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
BEHAVIORMOD
Grade: A+
Jul 24, 2022
Would take again

Online class, one essay quiz a week, some had lots of questions, some not. Took me about 2 hours on average. No lectures in the online class, just read and answer. No midterm, final, or projects. Interesting subject, very easy A. Not a lot of teacher involvement, but he made it known he was available if we should need him.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
BEHAVIORMOD
Grade: A-
Aug 23, 2022
Would take again

Very good professor , must take if you psych major .

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY111
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2022
Would take again

Hilarious! Cares about students. Wants you to succeed. Understanding but you have to email him. Fun class and I learned a ton.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY260
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2023
Would take again

Professor Venuk was a GREAT Professor !!!

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
BEHAVIORMOD
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2023
Would take again

Genuinely takes criticism into consideration and reacts accordingly. Engaging lectures, easy A if you apply yourself. No midterm/final exams or papers.

Hilarious
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PHY111
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2023
Would take again

Great professor 1 APA paper, a handful of discussions, a few homework assignments per chapter. Read do your homework and paper and theres no reason you shouldn't pass. Responsive to emails!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSY201
Grade: A+
Aug 5, 2024
Would take again

Weekly discussion posts with a series of assignments on Achieve. Two papers, both he gives plenty of time to complete and grading criteria is clear. None of the assignments have a due date except for the papers, which are due at the end of the course. Kind professor who typically responds to discussion posts and encourages students.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
PHY2001
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2025
Would take again

Made class enjoyable with his funny commentary and teaching methods. Sad to leave the class.

Group projects
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY211
Grade: A+
May 8, 2025
Would take again

Memorable and approachable, laid-back style to teaching that is thought-provoking. He wants us to do well and allows the students to take control of their education while he guides. Personable and caring! would take all his courses.

Participation matters
Group projects
Respected
5.0
3.0
PSY211
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2025
Would take again

Larry was thoughtful and an amazing lecturer!! He cares about his students and wants his students to do best! Loved having him at Naugatuck Valley!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY111
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2025
Would take again

I took an online summer course, very easy if you keep up with it. His grading policy is very simple and easy to reach. He's good at responding to emails fast and helps with any questions or concerns you might have. Definitely recommend this professor!

Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

74%

Textbook Required

33%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 39 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
A- (10)
A+ (8)
Grade Distribution
A(22)B(4)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(13)
Based on 40 reported grades
A: 14
A-: 10
A+: 8
B: 4
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Respected (11)
Gives good feedback (10)
Clear grading criteria (8)
Hilarious (8)
Inspirational (6)
Get ready to read (5)
Participation matters (4)
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Ratings by Course

258

5.0

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PSY101

5.0

(9)

PSY211

5.0

(4)

BEHMOD

5.0

(3)

BEHAVMOD

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

GENERALPSYCHII

4.0

BEHAVORMOD

4.0

PSYC101

4.0

PHY203

4.0

PSCY101

3.7

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