Nice lady. Class can be a bit boring and attendance is not really necessary except that she sometimes does activities that give you participation points. Her specialty is Disordered Eating and it shows. When she starts that section, she becomes a new person and is FANTASTIC. When discussing other things, she's very bland.

I took this expecting to get an A. I participated, read all the readings, and only got an A-. Her A's are 94 and higher, and the tests were relatively easy, though it was difficult to get higher than a 93.

Professor Sinton is SO helpful, so passionate about her subject and is very willing to help students out. Her lectures are clear, her tests are a little difficult but if you go to class you'll do well. She is the most understanding/chill professor I've taken!

I really liked Prof. Sinton's class. We didn't learn anything earth shattering but class was still interesting. She did an awesome job showing us relevant videos and clips. The group project wasn't fun, but when are they ever? Tests could be tricky but not impossible. I personally found her to be really helpful outside class.

I've never posted on RateMyProfessor but feel a need to share how WONDERFUL Prof Sinton is. I've had her for Dev Psych and Health Psych, and her enthusiasm for the subject matter made both fascinating and motivated me to become a psych major. As for grading, she keeps track of attendance and gives 2 (admittedly difficult) tests and a project.

DON'T EVER TALK OR TEXT IN CLASS! she WILL catch you and call you out on it and make you stay after class. Don't take this class unless you like rude, bitter professors.

i've taken 3 courses with Sinton and SHE'S MY FAVORITE AT WM. i'm honestly baffled by these reviews. just memorize her powerpoints, attend class, do the readings, and take the project seriously and you can get an A! basically, just try! she keeps class interesting with real life examples, figures, and clips. just don't talk/text in class!

Okay so here's the deal: Sinton is a fine professor. Not the best, but not the worst by any means. Her classes are easy -as in just show up and get away with an A easy. I would actually say her classes are the easiest I've had at W&M. She can be a bit moody, but she's super helpful out of class and will look favorably upon you asking for help.

Loved her for research methods! She is a really nice and understanding professor who wants her students to do well. She really helped me expand my thinking in psychology. I agree with everyone who says she looks favorably upon students who ask for help. Don't be annoying/rude in class though or she will call you out for it!

She gives you extra credit if you read the syllabus. Also great at replying to your email, just remember to use grammar and be respectful. Show up or lose out on exam & midterm. Short answer, no multiple choice. Very nice.

I really liked Prof. Sinton's class. She was always prepared and very clear in her lectures and had good energy which helped at 930am. Posted all the ppts and if you briefly read chapters and paid attention in class, you should do well.

I don't understand the negative reviews. The class itself is interesting - one of the only classes that keeps me attentive for the entire hour and a half. She gives a study guide that pretty much covers whats going to be on the tests and the tests are set up to give you a cushion for a blankout moment. She's easy to approach and helpful.

Professor Sinton is a wonderful professor. She presents the material clearly and makes it interesting and engaging. Definitely don't text in class, just be respectful of her and she'll be respectful towards you. She gives very constructive feedback and wants you to do well, she's inspired me to pursue my love of psychology.

Lectures are really entertaining, and her tests were easy, however with the take-home portion they were unnecessarily long. Don't use your phone in class, don't talk during tests. Beware that on low participation days she shows modelswebsites that she never mentions again, but puts them on the test to discourage skipping.

When I read the syllabus for this class I was intimidated by the amount of work, but Professor Sinton makes it clear that she is willing to help. She grades fairly and keeps the class interesting by breaking up the lecture with engaging activities. Would definitely recommend!

Professor Sinton can be a little bit dry and tedious in her lectures, but other than that, I have nothing bad to say about her. She's extremely nice, helpful and willing to answer questions from students. She also tries to prepare you for what graduate psychology is like, which was a good thing!

Sinton may come across as awk/blunt at first, but she's really caring and committed to student learning. Every assignment has a clear and meaningful purpose beyond the usual Psych dept "memorize all this info then regurgitate it on a test" style. Super helpful during office hours and really nice overall! virtual child was a little annoying though

She's really nice and helpful, but overly specific in her lectures and assignments (tries to control what/how much you write even on the sentence level). It's pretty easy at the beginning of the semester, but in the last two or three weeks you'll have two HUGE papers and an exam -- beware the sudden workload! Lectures are long, so don't skip.

Professor Sinton is an amazing professor. Her class is made interesting by the use of examples for every topic that we cover.

Dr. Sinton is amazing. I had her for an 8 am and was excited to get up and go to class. She is super organized and detailed in her syllabus and assignments. Follow the guides and you will succeed. Assignments can be long but if you start early they aren't that taxing. Tests are easy if you follow the study guide. Absolutely adore her and the course

Dr. Sinton's Adolesence class is an amazing experience. She covers so many interesting topics and includes a diverse range of reading assignments. She's truly committed to featuring diverse articles and having difficult yet meaningful conversations about issues within adolescence that are pressing and necessary. Recommend you take this class!

I've taken several classes with Sinton, she is by far my favorite professor. Although she expects a lot of her students, she is more than happy to give you all the help you need to succeed in her class. Make a point to develop a relationship with her and she will go above and beyond to help you, in her classes and and with career and grad school

Dr. Sinton is a very articulate lecturer. She is kind and truly cares about the well-being of her students. Developmental psychology is naturally an easy and interesting class, but the two tests tend to have questions that we didn't specifically address. The final is a 10 page paper on a topic of your choice, which she graded easily.

Love Dr. Sinton and this class in particular. I took it as a three hour once a week and it was not horrible. No exams, just two discussion leads, weekly reflections and a research paper with a media component. She spells out all of her expectations and therefore makes it easy to do well. Really interesting topic and I thoroughly enjoyed it 10/10

Dr. Miller (Sinton) has an attitude in class at times but ultimately really cares about her students & loves when we go to office hours. Class was a mixture of a bit of lecture with a lot of interactive actives, which kept it more interesting and helped students learn the material more deeply. Tests towards beginning of semester and papers later.

Dr. Miller is very kind, but the class was tough. 3 exams (very tricky MC, wording wasn't always clear) + a final. AND a 20 page paper and presentation on partner project that lasts the entire semester. Definitely time-consuming and challenging class. NOT an easy A.

I don't understand why people like to hate on her. Her tests are hard, but they apply the textbook info/study guide. Her class is so chill you can basically do whatever you want. We had a group paper/presentation that we spent most of the semester working on/getting feedback on, and if she doesn't respond to your emails just go up and talk to her.

Miller is a very passionate teacher. She cares about her students' mental health and takes steps to make that clear. She is respectful of sensitive topics/triggers, and emphasizes intersectionality. Works with students and wants them to succeed.

Honestly was surprised by how well this class went with Miller. She always answered emails, was super understanding about not being able to always get work in on time, gave extensions, and would remind us if things were past due. Class had a clear structure. lots of activities we had to do, but always due on the same day weekly.

While I was kinda worried about her based on past reviews here, she turned out to be really nice and I enjoyed the class. We did have one big group project but she gives clear deadlines and time in class to work. She wants to help you and as long as you do the readings and actually put in a little effort, the class is a good one to take.

Nervous because she had really bad reviews but SHE IS AMAZING. Truly cares about all of her students and wants them to succeed. Changed class structure based on previous feedback and expectations are reasonable. One of the best surprises of college. Taking another class with her because I enjoyed her so much as a prof and person!!

The class was not what I was expecting but was not super hard. I did learn how to better engage in seminar discussions and I have Dr. Miller to thank for that. She can be a little harsh with criticism sometimes but can also be incredibly understanding. Don't let these reviews discourage you.

I was hesitant to take research methods with Dr. Miller when I saw the reviews, but she ended up being a good professor. If you do the work and go to class you shouldn't have any issues. There is basically a semester-long group research project, so choose your group wisely. She is very helpful in office hours.

Rubrics are a little confusing, be sure to clarify what she wants especially for long essays, running an outline by her is a good idea. She's nice during office hours, not a lot of work outside class. Test questions can be kinda obscure though.

Professor Miller is really passionate about a more policy-oriented approach to developmental psychology, so if you want a more nature focused approach this class is not for you. She lectures fast, and all of it is important. There is a yearlong group project, but work is well spread out and it is not too bad.

Such an interesting class with very real-world projects. Tests are not too bad, and rubrics for group projects are clear. Dr. Miller is very approachable outside of class and understands family and mental health issues. Don't be scared of the reviews!