Very helpful but a little boring. Looks at the ceiling while she lectures.

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Dr. Ippolito is very intelligent and easy-going. I preferred her to Dr. Gier. I took a few classes with her and if she teaches upper-division psychology, I would take another course with her. She is a bit nervous, but tells funny stories about herself.

Excellent lectures and memorable examples but she is a fair but tough grader

Excellent lectures and memorable examples. She comments on papers a lot but the grades are more than fair,

really clear and a good lecturer, very fair and helpful

really funny and so I learned alot and it was easy to remember

Engaging, amusing, informative. Great lectures. Has incredible tolerance for the people who eat, talk, have their phones on during the lectures...I would have thrown those people out, had it been me at the lectern. She's really just fantastic.

Awesome! Very funny and makes class very clear.

Really interesting and fun teacher. Had great stories and entertaining lectures in general. Would take her again.

Made this class very interesting and easy to sit through because she can keep your attention with stories and examples. Would take her again!

very nice teacher. a little tough, but she knows all her stuff. not too strict on due dates, but dont misjudge her about being a strict grader. shes awesome and i have learned so much from her.

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A great Teacher!

this was a great class..although she went off on random experiences she has had occasionally i felt like i actually learned something in her class..she couldve been clearer in some of her assignments but whenever i n eeded help she always seemed to clear my confusion up. i also took the lab with her and it was great too! she really loves what she does and you can tell! this is a great class!

She is an awesome teacher! Some people do not like her teaching style but if someone needs extra help with something she will do her best to help them (unless they through a tantrum in class). She's an easy grader and she really knows what she's talking about.

Mari is a really good teacher and is really into her topic. This class goes with a lab that she teaches as well. They don't have to be taken together but it can help with memorization. The tests aren't bad either!

great teacher, entertaining, interesting class

Very interesing and easy to understand. Provided memorable and funny examples. I would definitely recommend her!

Fabulous

Friendly, but overly-concerned with offending anyone-almost to the point of being silly. Tests are 70q's mult-choice (4 tests, + optional final) with one real assignment (effort=full cred). If you follow the study guides provided online and use the PP lectures you will easily ace the class--no book necessary, save the $$. Several X-credit options.

I just didnt like this class so therefore it was hard for me to get interested. Nice lady, but I heard other psychology classes are easier

She's very understanding so if you can't make it to class just tell her. But don't talk during class or she'll call you out like in grade school. Very nice lady and she offers plenty of extra credit. Don't buy the book since she puts her power points online.

I thought she was really cool!I had "D" on most of my tests but because of easy assignments and crossword puzzles i got "B".She has a good sense of humor and is very helpful!I guarantee her for anyone!

She is a great teacher I definitely reccommend her. 4 tests plus 1 optional final (one of the five is dropped.) she is very sweet and understanding, you can turn anything in late and she will still give you full credit. easy assignments. and the class is very interesting.

Great teacher!! Interesing Lectures. Tests are hard but if you study the review sheets you will do fine. Make sure you not just memorize but understand the concepts!! Super nice and understanding, do the work, and you will get an A

Excellent professor! The test are not that hard, but you have to study. She provides you with a study sheet and all lectures are on line. She's an amazing professor and very understanding. I would recommend her to anyone.

Starts class on the minute (and second hand at 12). Textbook is used a lot for additional assignments. Lecture content supplements power points; however she will not post power points if attendance is low. Exams are based from information in the book. READ the CHAPTERS! You'll do well if you follow the syllabus. Kind professor.

She is a good teacher, but she never looks at you while she teaches. I found it distracting.

Study the chapters and read them well. 90% of test questions come for the book. Her assignments are easy and she will give you extra time if you need it. If you take the optional final study your previous tests, she uses the same questions. She will tell you some random stories in class about her family but she is a very sweet and likable person.

Ippolito starts class on time, will call you out if she catches you texting during her lecture, and doesn't look directly at students when lecturing. However, she is very accommodating towards students, accepts late work without penalty, and her lectures are informative and entertaining. Would definitely take her again if I had the opportunity.

Dr Ippolito makes it extremely easy for you to get a good grade. She has study guides, attendance not mandatory, but you get points for coming, and assignments are accepted within two-three weeks after they were originally due without penalty. Harsh grader for assignments but theres only a few. She actually cares about her students. Very nice!

Took this class online. VERY EASY, as long as you read the text. Quite a bit of work. 13 chapters, each has a 10 question post/pre test, then a secton test. 5 discussion board entires. 5 50 question tests.

I question the intelligence of the people who said this professor was awful in the online classes. She was very helpful over e-mail correspondence and her grading was easy. I think this was the easiest class I have had yet. Follow the syllabus and do the reading required and this class should be no problem. There are discussion boards to do also.

I seriously don't understand the negative comments on here about Dr. Ippolito. I took an online upper division course with her over the summer and only got a B because I didn't have a book and her exams were based off of the Chpts. Her syllabus is structured so that anyone that puts in the effort/work can get an A. I loved both classes and her!!

Professor Ippolito is super nice. I have nothing against her teaching but thought lifetime development at UAA was a boringly structured class in general. I felt I learned nothing very interesting. This class is dumbed down to the level where any kid could pass it, but that is mostly because the textbook is dumbed down.

She is so considerate and will work with you if you're sick or have any other problems. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you do get a point for each day you come. All tests are online, open book, and every assignment you have a two day grace period to turn things in past the due date. The lectures are posted online as well. Overall a great teacher!

This teacher is awesome! I love her online courses she is clear, and her tests are always easy if you do the weekly assignments. She is not a tough grader, you will need the book for tests etc. open notebook and are easy to pass well. Really a great way to get upper division psych classes without all the bs. HIGHLY RECCOMEND! taken her twice!

Dr. Ippolito is awesome. I do think it would be only fair if these students identified themselves so she could share with the world what kind of student they were, and grade them on a public forum. It would give their future bossesclients an insight into their character and all their quirks that have nothing to do with the curriculum.

She is super easy and gives you a two day grace period on all assignments. Her lectures can be boring but if you take online it is one of the easiest courses. She is super sweet though and I would totally recommend her!

This is my second class from Ippolito, and it was a cake walk. You should easily get an A. I recommend taking this class online because sitting through this material is quite boring. There's a lot of busy work that can be annoying, but she gives you every opportunity to get an A. If you do the basic amount of work you won't have to take the final.

Easy class. Raising a virtual childliving your life essay questions are tedious; but still easy. You are able to work ahead and have up to three day to turn in late work wo penalties. Do you work, study and you will pass with an A.

Really enjoyed this class. Everything you need is in the textbook. You will need the online access code for tests, virtual life and study plans. She gives extra credit and drops the lowest test grade and 2 study plans! Everything is stated in the syllabus!! Cant fail

She was generally quick to respond with emails when I had questions and I found quite a few of her assignments enjoyable. The class had a fair bit amount of writing and research to it, but you will certainly learn more than a thing or two about the nature of personality as a result. I would take a class from her again if possible.

Easiest class I've ever taken.

Lots of reading, really..a lot. sometimes the topics are so great you want the students to know all about them, but 50+ power points with videos added in. Get ready to read for hours each week, write a bunch of discussion boards, bibliographies, make a website, take a bunch of tests to see your character strengths then read more. still like her.

He's a good professor because he knows his material. Lectures are long. He gives lots of extra credit (you have to work for them) so take advantage of it. His class made it almost tempting to switch majors.

This class did require a lot of reading, but interesting reading, not the boring kind. The class itself was very fun and affected my life for the better. I would recommend any psychology major take positive psychology with Ippolito, the book and lectures really could change your life. Ippolito was very helpful. Take good notes, tests are tricky.

Super easy class. Pretty much everything is on blackboard, tests and quizzes are all open book and notes. I honestly only attended a few classes the whole semester. Uf you just read the textbook and finish you quizzes on time your good as gold. Would definitely take again.

Basically a self-taught online class. Weekly assignments, 4 exams, and 4 small projects (blog, timeline, brochure, etc.) All course work was opened in the first week of class so you were able to work ahead (which is great!!) Dr. Ippolito does provide good feedback and responds to emails promptly.

A lot of little side assignments but they are all very easy. Gives some opportunities for EC. Her 48 hour cushion for assignments came in handy. Everything you need is in the text book. 5 min into one of my exams my computer died on me. She reset the exam no problem. Great first class to start my online course journey!

She has everything written down in syllabus and gives you extended time for deadlines. If you fail her class you simply didn't do anything. Her aides were very fast replying on emails and friendly. You get the grade you earn. Book is interesting, but I just read enough for tests. Powerpoints within lectures will come up as test questions so do look

I really enjoyed Dr. Ippolito's class. Lots of reading but luckily the material is very interesting. The material was so stimulating but having a good professor is crucial. Gives amazing feedback, really there for you. Instead of big final paper there is a website project, which was actually really fun. Utilize practice tests for exams. Recommend!

Mari Ippolito is a good prof. She can be very active when she is telling us stories/lecturing. If you show up to class you can get extra credit for attendance. She offers a lot of extra credits, and her syllabus has everything. MAKE SURE YOU READ THE SYLLABUS! she has the class laid out in the syllabus from beginning to end!

All you need to do is buy the online book, and you can work on things ahead of time. This was a lectured based class turned into an online class. Skip class? You won't miss much! (everything is on blackboard) Class was super easy, and she gives a lot of extra credit!!! (attendance is extra credit)

I had a long 11am-1pm friday class and it wasn't too bad just very lecture heavy but if your very interested in psychology it was very interesting. Your book and homework is one of those online things and your tests are all open book and online. I thought it was a good introduction class.

Prof Ippolito was an easy A. If you're taking other classes that you need to focus on, then take this one to save you. It was a breeze online. She offers tons of extra credit. The whole class is just (EASY-OPEN NOTE) quizzes on the chapter from the textbook, and only like 4 assignments all semester. I have no complaints and highly recommend

Her class is pretty easy, all the exams and quizzes are take home the final is optional (replaces your worst exam grade) there are 2 or 3 minor projects and like 2 major projects. She is considerate and understanding even caring but she is an awful listener, beware if you have any questions about your assignments. She talks forever in any situation

She is a great professor. Class is mostly taught out of the book but she makes it interesting. Not a tough grader as long as you show you care about your work. Responds to emails quickly. Tests and quizzes are right out of the book and only one project delivered by powerpoint. Great class and professor.

Really sweet, makes the class fun and so easy to get through. Late penalties apply after a 2 day grace period. All exams and quizzes are open book. Has a "badge" system to earn extra credit just for having a B or higher in the class. Caring and understanding. Seriously you'll only fail if u don't put in the minimal effort.

Easy A if you do the reading. Straightforward about expectation. Late work had grace period. Easy reading. Open book tests. Instructions on few projects outside of test were easy to understand. Quickly responds to email. Read chapters, don't bother with lectures. Really sweet older lady. The perfect GE req.- Interesting info in an easy class.

I have taken 2 classes with professor Ippolito and Im looking to taking so much more! I have nothing but great things to say about her. Her online classes are straightforward, shes a quick grader, offers ton of extra credit and open note exams. She makes her online classes be interactive by including powerpoint assignments, essays and cross words

Super super easy online class. There are quizes for each chapter, but everything is open book and the assignments are all so so easy. It is self paced, so I finished literally the entire semester within the first month or so. You turn in the work, you get an A really no matter what. Highly recommend her online class for PSYA150.

Took this last year. Exams were open book/note. Chapters are interesting &easy to follow, though lots of reading. There's a quiz after every chapter. The requirements are clear. Each week there's a reminder for the assignments due, other than that not much communication with the professor is needed. A few other assignments, but they're interesting.

Easy going class. Quiz at the end of each chapter, exams are open book/note. Not much communication with professor needed, weekly reminders of the assignments due. Heavy on the reading, but easy to understand. "Badges", can be earned and redeemed for late assignments or extra credit.

I enjoyed her class and feel like I learned a lot

Dr. Ippolito is really good. Her class is not hard if you keep up with the assignments every week. Everything is available as soon as classes start so you can work ahead of time if you'd like. She can take some time to answer emails but always responds. You have opportunities for extra credit. She is very strict about APA rules.

Great experience. Very generous late work + extra credit policy. Work posted at the start of semester. Class is well organized, weekly assignments have clear due dates and expectations, + easy to find. Quizzes are open note/book, obviously based on the text, and some can be retaken for a better grade. Reasonable work. Do the reading, you'll pass.

The most difficult assignments are writing your five sources in APA format for- and completing the- website on a childhood and adolescence disorder. The website is meant to integrate all five sources plus the textbook into a website with a clear purpose rather than a website that summarizes each of the five sources plus the textbook individually.