I started out not liking experimental psychology and have come to love it. I believe Dr. Vanhoy is an extremely smart and very caring professor who wants her students to succeed. Take her class if your nervous about experimental because she is fair with her grading.

When doing experimental research, Dr. Vanhoy is in her element. She is extremely smart and will do whatever it takes in time/help to get up down the road with your experiments. UCO should be happy to have an experienced quality professor like Dr. Vanhoy.

easy class!!!!

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She's easy to follow, and speaks clearly. Pretty laid back, test are easy, and tells you exactly what she expects.

I didn't think this class would be as interesting as it was. She is a great teacher who makes all her students comfortable, and keeps the class fun. She tells hilarious stories, and encourages everyone to be themselves. You can't graduate without taking at least one of her classes.

Nice professor, good sense of humor. Very helpful and approachable. Seems very interested in student success. Tests are hard, definately need to study for them.

She is one of the best professors at UCO.

nice professor. Works well with students.

Out of the 42 students in the beginning of the year 27 had F's. Enough said. But it gets a whole lot better if you stick with it b/c she starts grading on a curve towards the end. I was one of the F's now i have a A... Enough said.

Very nice professor. Wonderful personality and very willing to work with you to help increase your understanding and your grade. Definately worth taking.

Please she freaking rocks.... like she goes over the entire test, and as long as you remember what she says or write down the questions during the card game, then for the test you are straight.. and she gives extra credit.. you should so not leave her class with anything less then a b.

Dr. Vanhoy makes this class very interesting and is helpful. All you have to do is ask. Would recommend her for other classes.

She totally Rocks! I would recommend Dr. Vanhoy to anyone who wants to learn and not have their hand held. She WILL help you when you need it; however, she will NOT coddle you like a little high school student. She expects you to be interested in learning and come to class prepared. Downside of the class: Team Questions

Vanhoy is halarious and knowledgable. It was an intercession course so maybe she was more layed back than normal but her class was informative and fun. I made an A and will definately take her classes in the future.

Dr. Vanhoy is brilliant! She knows her stuff well, and she knows how to make a class interesting. However, I found that her lectures did not help me for the test. I, and most of the others in the class, never found a good way to study for the tests. She grades on a curve so that helps.Class is interesting, but tests are hard.Must work for grade.

She guards the gates of hell with a nice warm smile! she is realy nice but her classes are hell. her experimental psych class is very difficult.

People that are used to getting good grades just because they are smart will probably not enjoy her classes. People who actually do the work like grown-ups will succeed. People who came to university to learn and who have some kind of inner life will probably really like that fact that she treats us like adults in charge of our own education.

Dr. Vanhoy. a love hate relationship here as she is brilliant and interesting, but tests are only for the brilliant and interesting...very difficult tests. She encourages trying! so try hard and be okay, dont try...and she expels you to burn in hell alone. preditor posing as prey!

Best pysch teacher @ UCO. She is hilarious & has a great personality. Her tests aren't easy but she gives HUGE curves. I did terrible on all but one test & came out with an A. I actually looked forward to coming to class & would recommend her to anyone. Also would recommend taking SPA & Exp at the same time. Seems crazy, but it's so helpful!!

Due to the passing of Dr. Fred, she took over. Very witty & tests are easy; curves on avg of 3 highest grades. SPSS sucks but you just have to stick it out. Grade depends more on the TA, Kristin who is a bit harsh on grading, but Vanhoy herself is great. Hoping she doesn't rely as heavily on a TA in the other classes I have to take with her.

Vanhoy is the best! Only people who are not willing work for their education wouldn't like her. Not only is she funny to listen to, but if you are having an issue she just wants to know that you are trying and is willing to help you. I was terrified of this lean mean student eating machine before, but now she is one of my favorites!

Dr. Vanhoy is an amazing professor. Being in her classes are frustrating and tests are hard but the knowlege gained from her at the end is well worth it. She is hilarious and helpful even though she can seem intimidating at times. She just wants effort and in return you come out a far better student.

I've also had her for 3 classes now. The classes are easy A's but I have to disagree about not getting her to help. She basically did my homework for me while explaining it. You come out of the classes learning a lot actually. I recommend that you take SPA & Experimental at the same time. The material overlaps and it actually helps you learn.

I love Dr. Vanhoy, she can be intimidating, but if you go to class and are prepared for discussion you should do well. She is always happy to help DURING HER OFFICE HOURS.

This is a great Professor. Unfortuently people are lazy and she give lots of work for one to do and her test are very hard because she does not give a review. I love her she is great and lazy people should not take her class because she wont put up with it.

Dr. Vanhoy is a very different professor. She does not take crap from anyone and her tests are hard but she always gives a curve. I have had her for 7 classes and am about to graduate. She is my favorite professor even though i have had to work hard in her classes.

I've taken 3 classes from Dr. V so far (experimental, SPA, eyewitness memory), and she is one of my favorite profs! Her classes are not easy, but you WILL know how to write a lab report with your eyes closed by the end of the semester. Don't stress too much about exam grades. The lab report grades seem to be more important.

I had heard so many horror stories about Dr. Vanhoy. I took Spa and experimental with her. The classes were definetely hard but you really do learn a lot in her classes. And you will know how to write a lab report! I failed every test and still made and A in my experimental class because of my lab report grades. She is an awesome professor!

Dr. VanHoy is a great professor!

Dr. V is great! Don't bother taking her if you don't want to learn. I'm in my 4th class w/her and will take her every chance I can. No other prof has better prepared me for grad school. Come to class on time and stay ahead of your reading and you'll do fine. The grades are on a curve so don't let the test scores scare you!

Dr. Vanhoy is brilliant & expects you to work. If you don't do well it's because you didn't give it 100%. It is college. She strikes me as the type that doesn't want underachievers in her field. Focus on your notebooks and lab reports. They end up being more important than tests. You'll be writing lab reports in your sleep when you're through!

I learned a ton from Dr. Vanhoy! This course is challenging and she expects you to be prepared and work hard, but she is very knowledgeable and I enjoyed her lectures. A lot is left up to the TA, so be mindful of that and have respect for them.

Dr. Vanhoy is awesome! She's intelligent and helpful if you approach her after trying to do things yourself. She won't baby you and she weeds out those that can't cut it. If you get on her good side you couldn't ask for a better advocate to help you through grad school landmines. Don't be scared, prepare, and be nice to your TAs! You'll be fine!

I love Dr Vanhoy, and will take her every opportunity I get. If you do all that is asked of you, you will do fine. The tests are hard, but the grade goes off of the top 3 mean. She also offers other work to improve your grade.

I've taken Dr. Vanhoy for several classes. She is a very intelligent professor and does a great job of teaching the material in a way that means something to you. She's not an easy professor but if you put in the work you will get the grade you deserve. An A is not impossible.

I dont understand why everyone is afraid of Dr. Vanhoy. She is one of the best professors out there and she teachs in a way that everyone has the chance to get it and relate to the subjects.I made a 97.5 in the class and loved every minute of it! Go to class, take notes, and make her laugh. She loves the smart students that try. Everyone else... no

Brilliant professor. She knows her stuff, and she's there to really educate, not just pass students through the program. She'd rather see slackers fail. If you study and work hard, her classes are straightforward to pass, and you'll learn a lot. I really like her, and I think she's hilarious. Has a scary reputation, but I've enjoyed her classes.

Dr. Vanhoy is probably the best professor I've had in college. I've had her for 5 classes and she always manages to teach me something new. Yes she's hard, and if people have a problem with that they shouldn't be in upper level college classes. She makes class interesting. She is very approachable once you get the nerve to actually approach her

Dr. Vanhoy can be intimidating. Her classes are hard but what do you expect at 3/4000 level classes! She just has a lot of rules. As long as you follow them and do the assignments and show up to class you will pass! Also talk to the TA's about HW's & papers! and see the APA tutor! The papers are VERY important.

I fell in love with Dr. Vanhoy. She is the most intelligent woman I've ever had as a professor. She is an expert on the field that has to do with psychological processes and she is truly passionate to teach. She serves as a good transduction model of knowledge. However, its up to the student to put all the work. Expect a high level of anxiety.

Dr. Vanhoy will challenge you and make you a better student, a better person, and a wiser adult. You just have to survive...

Dr. V is my favorite. She doesn't give you a grade, you EARN it. She may seem intimidating, but when it comes down to it, if you ask her a question she'll answer. The answer may be "It's on the syllabus" so make sure you do your own searching before speaking to her. She has high expectations of her students and helps those who help themselves.

Dr. Vanhoy changed my entire focus in school. I went from aimlessly bull rushing my way through school to making an honest effort at learning an entirely new area in psychology. I am now looking into PHD programs, something I would have never even thought of before. If you are looking for an easy A read the syllabus and talk to your TAs.

Dr. Vanhoy is amazing. She changed my view on life.

Dr. Vanhoy is amazing. She changed my view on life. Love her!

This professor is amazing! She the professor who will either make or break you. Although students may complain about her being tough, they usually were the student who were lazy and easily gave up. Initially, I had a hard time with this class, but then buckled down and worked hard. Don't be afraid to approach her, but have a humble and open mind.

Trust me when I say, you may complain about her the entire time you have her, but she will be the one you areTHANKING when you make it to grad school or a doc program. Easy A professors won't get you there. She is hard for a reason. I have only felt better prepared after taking her classes. Go to office hours. be engaged. DO NOT give up.

Vanhoy is not as bad as the rumors that go around about her class. Just go to class. Do the assignments the best you can and go over the tests. Remember the previous test questions they are reused many times. You'll do fine. I did terrible on most the test and still made a decent grade.

Hard exterior, but deeply caring. Very helpful if you ask. Bring your A game.

Dr. V is the type of professor that prepares you for grad school and/or the real world. She is not easy on you, but that is how it has to be sometimes for college. Don't act like a high schooler and she won't treat you like one. Do your best, work hard, and complete all the assignments. If you do what is asked of you, you will do well.

Dr. Vanhoy is one of the best professor I ever had. She prepared me to be able to fail without feeling like a failure and to not put so much stock in the grades you get on papers. You have to try hard, but it is worth it because you gain more than just knowledge about the class, but also knowledge and skills for real life. Everyone should take her.

I had Dr. Vahoy for psych stats my freshman year. This class prepared me to be able to work hard, learn on my own, and not put as much stock in the grades you get back on individual assignments. I loved her class and would take it again in a heartbeat. I still have her stats notes 3 years later.

I took Dr. Vanhoy for 4 different graduate courses. She is my favorite professor I have ever had. She has an incredible ability to inspire students to view things from new perspectives. My view of psychology, and science in general, has been completely shaped by the ideas she taught. I am now in a PhD program and I owe much of my success to her.

Dr. Vanhoy is my absolute favorite professor. Shes part of the reason why Im returning to UCO for a second degree. When I was struggling in my personal life, she made time for me and gave me a hug at graduation while others were getting handshakes. She fostered my work ethic and confidence in myself and Ill always be thankful for that.

A "challenging" professor who enjoys teaching, her students, and will work with you if you communicate and do your part. Although she is intimidating at first, her teaching style is just unique. Students expect a cake walk and are disappointed when Vanhoy does not yield. This is college. Work hard, study, and grades will not disappoint.

I learned an enormous amount from Dr. Vanhoy. She is really, really knowledgeable. On top of that, she strikes a great balance between being understanding of your circumstances while still commanding respect. I've never had a teacher like her before, but I loved it, because I grew more in her class than in 99% of the classes I've taken.

I can not say enough good things about Vanhoy. I loved coming to her lecture, had an intersession class & was blown away at how well she presented class each day with encouragement. You learn a LOT!!! I feel like I grew as a person after taking her persuasion class & would 100% recommend taking the course! You earn your grade, it's that simple :)

Do your future-self a huge favor and take as many classes as you can from Dr. Vanhoy. If you show up, do the work, and put in the effort, the return on your investment will multiply exponentially. You will thank yourself for many years to come.

Dr. Vanhoy is unique. She lacks in varying lecture styles and it is very tough to know what these generated tests? will ask for, but she puts in a clear effort to help in any way she can. As a student, you are responsible for communicating your needs and if you do that, you'll see the good in her and you will grow! Glad I didn't drop the class.

Vanhoy for persuasion was my favorite course to take at UCO. Such a great class taught by an even better professor.

Computational Modeling is basically coding. Cool person but doesn't really teach. She uses online sources and tells you to use AI a lot. If you ask ka question, be prepared to go find the answer yourself online. While I did not learn much from the class, it was the easiest A I had as she did not have any tests and no homework for this class.

It was my first time taking an intercession class, but it was super interesting. I feel like I learned a lot in the span of 5 days. It definitely wasn't easy, but it wasn't impossible either. You definitely earn your grade, which means you need to read everything and participate to show you understand. I felt accomplished by the end of the class!

She wants the best for you, you must do your research. and for the love of god, turn something in. don't just NOT turn something. that is how you fail.

y'all be lyin

I've had her twice & still maintained my 4.0. You will succeed if you show up, turn in every assignment and participate in class. Reading her syllabus is like accessing cheat codes- read it before you ask questions. She's particular, but not unreasonable. Don't take it personally if she sounds a little harsh- she def cares & wants you to do well.