3.5

Sue Spaulding

Psychology - University of North Carolina at Charlotte

3.5
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
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Would Retake
115
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3.5
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

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Would Retake

115

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Really like the grading & set up of the Psyc 1101 class

PSYC1101 - 5.0 rating

Tests are hard and unclear

GENPSYCH - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
B (2)
Drop/Withdrawal (1)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(2)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 6 reported grades
B: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
C: 1
A+: 1
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PHYC1101

5.0

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PSYC1101L

5.0

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PSYCHL

5.0

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PSYCH1101

4.2

(20)

PSYC1101

4.1

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Difficulty by Course

INTROPSYC

5.0

INTROTOPSYCH

4.0

1101

3.5

PSYCLAB

3.0

PSYCHLAB

3.0

Reviews (115)
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GENPSYCH
Oct 26, 2001

Very Borning. Tests are hard and unclear. Dont take

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Nov 14, 2001

easy!!...notes on web..no attendance taken..go to class for "A"...very helpful!!

4.0
2.0
PSYC1101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 16, 2001

Notes on the web, test come strait from notes...easy class..... no attendence!

1.0
5.0
PSYC1101
Dec 8, 2001

Boring. I got a B, but hated every second. She thinks she is a comedian

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1101
Dec 11, 2001

easy and fun class, definitely recommend

4.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Apr 8, 2002

No Comments

3.0
3.0
PSYCH
Jun 18, 2002

Have to study but notes are on the web, no attendence

5.0
2.0
PSYC1101
Jul 2, 2002

good lecturer; very clear

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Aug 24, 2002

Terrific Teacher!! Go to the review sessions and you'll do great.

4.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Oct 9, 2002

Extremely boring class.

1.0
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PSY1101
Grade: C
Nov 13, 2002

She? I thought it was a He! lol She is evil and not a good teacher at all.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Nov 14, 2002

EAST-test from notes-notes on web=no attendence-Lecture is boring-don't buy book

5.0
2.0
PSYC1101
Nov 18, 2002

she's really great...good lectures, excellent notes, best gen psyc prof!!!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Nov 19, 2002

power point for all lectures. alot of info. study more than review. need no book

5.0
4.0
PSYC1101
Nov 22, 2002

No Comments

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3.0
PSYC1101
Nov 24, 2002

Boring as crap. Tests are pure memorization. Learned nothing at all.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Nov 25, 2002

No Comments

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1101
Dec 2, 2002

the only reason i would take her is for her wonderful sense of humor.

3.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Dec 4, 2002

Someone get this woman a personality.

1.0
5.0
PSYC1101
Dec 4, 2002

No Comments

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Dec 11, 2002

easy class-but keep up with lecture notes- uses powerpoint, boring

1.0
4.0
PSYCLAB
Dec 11, 2002

only enjoyment she gets out of life is tourturing her poor students @ 8am

5.0
2.0
PSYC1101
Dec 13, 2002

Good teacher. Hint: study old test for final exam!

4.0
2.0
GENPSYCH
Dec 15, 2002

Easy Class. Lots of Info. Old test are same as new find copies their out their

5.0
1.0
GENPSYCH
Jan 8, 2003

Great teacher. If faculty were chosen by frivolous criteria, it'd be Sesame St.

5.0
2.0
PHYC1101
Jan 14, 2003

Go to class and get the notes off the web.. DON'T BUY THE BOOK

3.0
2.0
PSYCHLAB
Jan 14, 2003

Boring.Easy lab reports.Ask her a Q and she asks you the same back. Says ok LOTS

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Apr 8, 2003

This is the EASIEST class EVER! Tests straight from notes, dont need the book, attendance is extra credit, material is broke down-a 3rd grader could pass her class!! What more could u ask for!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1101
Apr 11, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
GENPSYCH
Apr 14, 2003

DONT BUY THE BOOK!Waste of $85.Her lecture notes are online and that basically is all you need. Show up on her review date of the exam,b/c there is your test! Does not take attendance, but will give extra credit points on random days.

4.0
2.0
PSYC
May 7, 2003

Great teacher,don't buy book. Makes info. very interesting

5.0
1.0
PSYC1100
May 13, 2003

Don't buy book. Even if she says she's read this website, don't beleive her. Take all notes in class, study the night before, make an A! She also seems like a very nice woman.

1.0
5.0
INTROPSYC
Jul 3, 2003

No Comments

4.0
1.0
PSYCOLOGY
Jul 11, 2003

DO NOT BUY THE BOOK! I REPEAT, DO NOT BUY THE BOOK. It's a waste of money, trust me, I know. She gives us notes from each chapter on her website, and all you have to do is print them out and study, and you will be guaranteed an A or B.

1.0
3.0
PSYCHLAB
Aug 28, 2003

worst lab experience of my college career. She is boring, patronizing, and not helpful at all. When asked a question she responds with same question. Makes strange jokes and comments. Teaches down to students. Loves her lab manual

3.0
5.0
PSYCLAB
Oct 1, 2003

She's too picky. She's a nice person but her teaching style sucks.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH1100
Nov 12, 2003

She is a good teacher. She makes the learning interesting and fun. The tests are somewhat difficult, but if you study you can make about a low B high C on the tests. She drops one and you have EASY projects to do online.

3.0
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PSYCH1101
Nov 13, 2003

tries to be nice very complicated. does alot of work online. but you still have to go to class. got a C

2.0
4.0
PSYCHLAB
Nov 17, 2003

A horrible teacher

4.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Nov 25, 2003

I learned a lot! She seems really busy tho and doesn't seem happy for office hr drop ins. lab is hard- overall good tho

4.0
2.0
PSYC1101
Dec 4, 2003

hey this is a great teacher! sometimes she likes joking around to. she gives clear information of what you need to know. she doesnt waste your time. the notes the test comes directly from the notes. its an easy class and she makes it seem interesting

3.0
3.0
PSYC
Feb 5, 2004

No Comments

3.0
3.0
PSYCH
Mar 14, 2004

DO NOT take her.. she sucks! and is boring!!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH
Mar 24, 2004

Very nice teacher. She is friendly, has a good sense of humor, teaches well and you can usually FIND her when you need her. very approachable. RECOMMENDED.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH
Apr 14, 2004

You never have to go to class, all notes are online. Easy projects you have to complete on the internet. Tests can be hard!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1101
Apr 24, 2004

There is no attendence policy, but if you don't go to class on a normal basis, you're gonna FAIL unless u study your butt off and can interpret the *outlines* of notes that she has on her webpage. Don't let the attendence policy fool you.

5.0
3.0
1101
Apr 30, 2004

Very nice teacher. I liked her class a lot. She really cares about the students.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH
May 1, 2004

SUPER nice teacher and helpful, patient.

3.0
3.0
PSYCLAB
May 10, 2004

Don't even bother calling and telling someone that you're going to miss a day, because she won't get the message, and you'll still be screwed out of points. Insainly hard class for only 1 credit hour.

3.0
1.0
FSEMPSYL
May 13, 2004

Freshman Seminar class was a breeze. Go three times a week and act interested, hand in a very informal weekly journal, and you get an A. PSYC Lab was harder. Quizes were confusing. Make sure that you get the study guide from website. Overall good teacher.

2.0
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PSYCH
May 27, 2004

Do not take this teacher if you want an easy pyschology grade. She wrote the book and she knows it and expects you to. Ten millions notes and all of it required for tests, which are 65-150 questions in length, if you have her DROP

3.0
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1101
Jul 17, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Aug 1, 2004

Aw the crybabies complain about having to study. If you don't like psychology you should take another science. This teacher was great. She was always available when I needed her help

2.0
4.0
PSYCLAB
Nov 2, 2004

She is a snake!

2.0
5.0
PSYC1101
Nov 3, 2004

boring teaching style

4.0
1.0
PSYCLAB
Nov 10, 2004

I would recommend taking the lab your last year. i took stats and rsch methods first and this class was a breeze. u really don't need to have the lab first to do the other classes. She is a good teacher though. Very elaborate.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Nov 16, 2004

This class was very easy.The whole structure of the class is note taking.You don't need a book because the 50 questioned tests comes straight from the notes.There are online assignments,but they are fairly easy. Come to class, take notes, do online projects... PASS!!! Great Teacher

5.0
2.0
PSYC1101
Nov 18, 2004

A very nice professor. Take notes as a lot of questions on the tests are based on them. The projects don't take anymore than maybe 20 minutes each. She usually does a good job trying to keep the class awake during lectures. ;)

4.0
3.0
PSYCHLAB
Nov 22, 2004

She teaches straight from the workbook and her powerpoint. She'll take attendance, assign homework each week and have regular quizzes. It's not the best class I've had but if you attempt to keep up with assignments and study for the tests you should do fine.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Dec 6, 2004

not fun at all. kind of interesting. lots of notes. but you can skip it ANY AND EVERYDAY except for test days. sue is nice and she laughs at herself. she tries so its not a bad course. you will learn if you want to.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1101
Dec 14, 2004

VERY easy A even if you don't pay attention. I only went to class about once a week and still got an A with very little effort. Spaulding is nice and tries to make jokes to help you remember the info. I recommend highly for your social science requirement.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1101
Dec 18, 2004

I loved this class. I thought that it was great... it's easy and very interesting. I found it so interesting that I declared Psychology as my minor. Highly recomended!!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Dec 29, 2004

This was one of the best teachers I have ever had, I loved her so much, she is very helpful and wants everyone to enjoy Psychology as much as she does. She just loves teaching which is rare when it comes to professors at UNCC. The grades are easy as long as you study for tests, classes are fun!

4.0
2.0
PYSCHOLOGY
Jan 4, 2005

she is frightening sometimes but she is easy and she cracks herself up. easy class, just take notes and study them. if she uses my pysch lab there is no reason to buy the book--waste of money.

1.0
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PSYCHLAB
Jan 8, 2005

HORRIBLE woman-the class was boring and a waste of time.labs were unclear-her stupid grad. assts. teach the class and she doesn't inform them on what she wants gradewise. takes atten. but you don't need to BE there everything is in the lab manual (they just read it to you). BORING AND POINTLESS!

3.0
3.0
PSYC1001
Jan 19, 2005

doesn't she remind you of Louie Anderson?

4.0
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PSYCLAB
Feb 4, 2005

Louie Anderson!?! What the **** are you jacked up on? This is by far the hottest teacher I have ever had.

4.0
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PSYC1101
Apr 7, 2005

Overall she is a great professor. She presents the material in a way that you can easily understand it. The psych lab program (required even if you dont take lab with class)requires a little extra work but it is fairly easy and helps prepare you for tests. I highly recommend her.

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PSYC1101
Apr 8, 2005

Very nice lady just the class is incredibly boring. LOTS OF NOTES!!! Psych lab is very annoying also but not that bad of a class...

5.0
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1101
Apr 12, 2005

such a great teacher! Makes class very interesting! Tests come straight from her notes!! Definitely take this class.

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PSYC1101
Apr 30, 2005

I am not sure what professor all those positive remarks are talking about, but the class is crappy. 13 chapters,500+ pages in the book and you will cover it all.If she could teach the tests woundnt be bad. But she cant.

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INTROTOPSYCH
May 5, 2005

She tell u to take notes but when it come down to the test it is totally different. Some good advice just read the book, and dont go to class.

5.0
3.0
PSYC
May 9, 2005

if you just show up and take the notes, all the test questions are from those. That or you could waste your parents money and not go to class, and fail. Its not that hard, and she explains everything, including the grading system, very clearly. Nice professor!

4.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Aug 26, 2005

No Comments

4.0
2.0
GENPSYC
Sep 30, 2005

She's a nice teacher, and very organized, but all you have to do is read the book, my favorite kind of class. She assigns mypyschlab projects, and I followed the directions exactly, and still got a C. I think she's just pissed off because she told everyone that they couldnt do it in time if they waited till the last minute, and everyone did theirs in about 20 minutes.

5.0
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PSYC1101
Grade: A+
Oct 18, 2005

No Comments

3.0
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PSYCH1101
Oct 19, 2005

She is really boring, but the class is really easy. I didn't go to class all year, but I still made an A. Just do all the Psych lab stuff and all of the pre and post test. If you do those online tests a bunch, you'll get an A. Overall an easy class, just boring as all.

3.0
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PSYCLAB
Oct 24, 2005

OMG!!! she goes on forever and is a very hard grader. If you do one thing wrong she will take off alot.

4.0
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INTROPSY
Nov 1, 2005

Very boring and not at all entertaining. She does try hard at making class enjoyable but failed everyday.

5.0
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PSYCHLAB
Nov 13, 2005

actually i had one of her student assistants, making the class quite interesting. was helpful and rushed through notes to finish early, very cool. labs are easy. However... quizzez and tests came from Spaulding, not many, tricky questions, and she takes off a lot for a wrong answer. no room for mistakes or your grade will suffer.

4.0
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GENPSYCH
Nov 17, 2005

Don't even bother buying the textbook for this class. Its all online, and she goes over everything on the test in class. The labs are ridiculously easy, and as long as you take notes and study, you'll get an A. Not the most interesting class, but not difficult either if your not lazy as hell.

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PSYCH1101
Dec 6, 2005

great teaching

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Dec 15, 2005

A great Professor use MPL and take notes and you will do fine.

5.0
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PSYC1101L
Dec 16, 2005

Pretty straightforward stuff. Not difficult to get an A in here at all.

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PSYC
Jan 9, 2006

Assignments are all online and very easy. The entire class is all notes. Must study for tests in order to pass.

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PSYCH
Apr 25, 2006

Assignments are all online and somewhat Easy. The entire class is all notes, TONS and TONS of notes. Must study for tests or you wont pass. Class is BORING BORING BORING,gr eat 50 minute nap. oesnt take attendence. Take it if you want to be exausted after 2 weeks. I wouldnt take it ever again with her!!

5.0
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PSYCLAB
Jun 21, 2006

Way easy...and she tries so hard to be funny, that it becomes funny. If you are struggling, tell her about it after class while she's smoking...she will be more likely to help you out. If you get behind, let her know right away, and she will go out of her way to help you catch up. Don't wait though...it pisses her off.

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PSYCHL
Dec 6, 2006

Hardly saw her because the TA taught the class. Work was fairly easy. Final exam was a piece of cake. No studying is really involved. Just know what your doing and keep up every week. Do the easy extra credit if you need it!

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PSYCH1101
Dec 7, 2006

Ms. Spaulding is funny at times and tries to use humor in class, but if you ever have to deal with her on a personal basis, she will act annoyed. Overall, she was an ok professor and seemed to know what she was talking about. I wouldn't recommend taking her class, the tests are all multiple choice but can be very tricky! Def. have to study a lot!!!

4.0
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PSYC1101
Dec 11, 2006

All u ever do in class is take notes. The assignments are online and easy to get a 100 on. But the tests require a lot of studying; they're very detailed. She takes attendence at random but u can miss as many days as u want. If u're there for attendence u get extra credit so try to go as much as possible. This class wasn't half bad.

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PSYCLAB
Apr 27, 2007

Absolutely WORTHLESS. Has a MAJOR attitude and feels she is better than her students. Sees nothing wrong with flat out LYING to students and deceiving them. When she is reported of course the department spins it wheels and defends her even when they are PROVEN to be wrong. AVOID HER AT ALL COSTS! Take Maitso or one of the TRUE professionals.

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PSYCH1101
May 28, 2007

Didn't have Mrs. Spaulding personally as the teacher, but her TA instead. Took it on Fridays and wasn't too bad. Basically just read over the lab before class, do the labs on time, run over notes before the quizes, and study previous labs and the online study guide and you'll do fine. Was an easy B for me!

4.0
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PYSCH1100
Jun 15, 2007

Took General Pysch with her I don't know why anyone would not like her. Its a big class so its not very personal get to know the TA ask questions, she'll remember your name and she'll like you. I would take her again. but i know one of my friends can't stand her. Take a chance and see...

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PSYC1101
Dec 16, 2007

Great professor! Interesting class! There are 3 exams & 1 final. You have to do research requirements which can get annoying. Random in class attendance. Online projects are easy although very annoying, mainly b/c submitting them is so confusing! Never dealt with her in person, but I have heard she's not as friendly as she seems in class.

5.0
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PSYCH1101
Dec 26, 2007

I dont see how anyone wouldnt like her either- the stuff we did online was extremely easy- and she gives a TON of extra credit. The tests are a little tough but if you go to class, take notes, and use the mypsych lab you can do fine! def take her class!

3.0
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PSYC1101
Feb 19, 2008

You have to study for the test because there is soooo much information. She gives a ton of notes I would suggest taking a lapton to class. There is a lot of online help though and if you do the practice test and the online game you should make no lower than a B.

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PSYCL1101
May 3, 2008

Had her T.A for the psych lab. generally pretty easy but the class is genereally annoying. labs are graded hard and the computer stuff is a lil confusing but not impossible.

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PSYCH1101
Oct 20, 2008

Sometimes she is funny lol. Smart teacher and it was annoying.

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PSYCH1101
Nov 18, 2008

Talks the entire class with a monotone.. will put you to sleep. Also the tests are hard with a ton of information so study a good time in advance. takes attendance at random but if present you get one point for extra credit. She is really boring (did i mention that) Also she puts everything on power point so thats easy.

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PSYCH1101
Dec 30, 2008

Her classes are large so attendance isn't mandatory, however she'll choose 5 random days to pass out an attendance sheet for extra credit. Her tests, I'll admit WERE hard. But if you do her practice exams online and the psi Q game, you'll do good. And doing the practice exams are extra credit. She gives a lot of info. Just gotta push yourself.

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PSYC1101
Jan 9, 2009

Take notes. Read the book. Attend class. Possible to get an A

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LAB1101
May 4, 2009

had her ta the last lab is the hardest so plan on dropping it. Ask questions you will get answers everything is pretty straight froward but the information seems pointless.

4.0
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PSYCH3000
May 4, 2009

Great lady who really cares about what she does and UNC Charlotte. Everyone gives her undeserved crap. Seriously, get to know people before you judge them! She has extensive knowledge in Psychology!

4.0
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PSYC1101
Dec 9, 2009

I had her for lab but the TA taught the class. She only came in class once all semester. She is nice but don't expect to see her unless you go to her for help. As far as the work, it is straightforward. The lab info basically spells out the lab reports for you (excluding the lab activity). You will be told what to study for quizes. Not a hard class

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PSYCL1101
Dec 16, 2009

I was in her lab class so the TA taught the class. The few times Sue did come into class, she was nice. The class is easy and most of the answers to the lab reports (excluding the lab activities) are given to you in the lab packets. Pretty easy A.

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PSYC1101
Mar 2, 2010

I was in her lab and she only taught one lesson the entire semester. However, from that one meeting, she seemed helpful (as I have heard she is)and knowledgeable. Her voice is quite monotonous so you may get bored but the lab was extremely easy!

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PSYC1101
Jan 8, 2011

Had her over summer so she taught lectures in small class. Material is interesting on its own. She lectures decently. Had weekly homework and tests, both online. Homework is basically pass/fail. Tests are thorough but straight from the book publisher. If you take notes or read through the book, or figure out trick on tests *wink*...easy A.

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PSYC1101
Nov 14, 2011

She's a really great teacher. She can be funny at times and really chill. Huge lecture class, but takes attendance with clickers for a grade, so be there. Homework is easy, but exams are harddd. Make sure to study. I highly recommend her.

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PSYC1101
May 14, 2012

She is really nice and funny. Her powerpoints cover the majority of her tests. I had a 96 in the class before the final exam. I would recommend taking her class!

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PSYCA
Nov 6, 2012

She is awful. Do not go ask her for help in her office.

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PSYC1101
Apr 2, 2013

All Psyc1101 sections have the same syllabus so and the prof's rotate so it doesn't matter who you have for this class. I really like Spaulding, her lectures are entertaining and go by quickly. Really like the grading & set up of the Psyc 1101 class. There's really no reason to not pass this class with an A with the way its set up.

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PSYCH1101
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2014

A large lecture class. There were clicker questions every class and an online test weekly. It wasn't hard but you had to put in time and effort. I HIGHLY recommend getting a group together to take the test with and take turns helping each other thats the best way to get an A. There was a lot of reading but I could get by just looking up the answers

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PSYC1101
Mar 20, 2014

Easy class. Everything is online. She gives you points for clicker questions and that's how she takes attendance.

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PSYC1101
Grade: B
Aug 2, 2014

Honestly, I thought I was pretty close to a D but her class involves a point system (and we all know those always boost your grade.) Overall, she's helpful, clear, and knows her psychology. She's the only one that laughs at her jokes and the classes are huge but it ended up being pretty easy. You'll use clickers and MyPsycLab.

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PSYC1100
Grade: B
Feb 3, 2016

Alright Im really confused as to why she has so many positive ratings because I had a terrible experience with this professor. She was very rude and not helpful at all when I would email her about the online homework and she hardly taught the class but instead had "guest speakers" come and teach for her. Would not recommend.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

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B+

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
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B (2)
Drop/Withdrawal (1)
C (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 6 reported grades
B: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
C: 1
A+: 1
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