Linda Hurkmans

PSYCH · PSYCH001 · PSYC014 · PSYCH14 · PSYC144 · PSY1 · PSYC14 · PSYCH012 · PSYC1 · PSYCHOLOGY14 · PSYCH8 · PSYC04 · PSYCH1 · PYCH1 · PSYC4 · PSYCH4 · VERYGOOD · PSYC004 · INTROTOPSYCH · PSYC01 · 57 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 72/100
RMP rating: 3.5/5
Take again: 50%
Difficulty: 3.0

The decision

if you want a structured psychology course and can manage frequent tests, but if you need strong online instructor support.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTest HeavyClear But Mixed SupportSelf-Paced OnlineLots Of ReadingTough But Fair Exams

Online reviews often describe an easy, self-taught class built around weekly MyPsychLab tests.
In-person reviews are more mixed, with but and heavy note-taking.
The keep up with readings, deadlines, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Online sections often offer an easy A through weekly tests and , while .

Online evidence strongly supports an easy A for organized students, while and effort-based.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

The content is usually introductory psychology, but , and .

Online courses sound simpler and more self-paced, while and harder exams.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

, but some in-person comments warn that showing up matters.

Online evidence leans flexible, while and may sometimes be strict.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

Students recommend her when they value structure and , but not when they need responsiveness or engaging delivery.

Online recommendations depend on self-discipline, while and lecture-heavy classes.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

63/100

Grading can be generous in online sections with 70 percent test thresholds, but and mixed fairness.

Format shift

Online grading appears more lenient, while as fair but demanding.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

The , and occasional essays or projects rather than constant busywork.

Format shift

Online reviews mention weekly tests and reading, while and note-taking.

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

, and knowledgeable, but online students often describe her as absent or slow to respond.

Format shift

In-person teaching is generally stronger, while online teaching relies more on publisher materials and student independence.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades , and some essays or projects.

Format shift

Online sections rely heavily on weekly MyPsychLab tests, while and notes.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

36 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, but exams and note-taking can be demanding.

Main concern

and studying.

What students said

“Her lectures are straight forward, and she tells you exactly what is going to be on the tests.”
PSYC01

“ hard to do well in her classes.”
PSYC1

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online sections are usually easy for organized students but and test-heavy.

Main concern

and weekly online tests.

What students said

“This is a purely self taught class, and Hurkmans only posts reminders here and there.”
PSYCH4

“Its super easy, its basically open note and you have to at least get a 70% to pass it.”
PSYCH1

Exam style

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Exam friendliness varies because online tests are often described as open note or easy, while .

Weekly TestsOpen Book EvidenceOpen Note EvidenceMultiple Choice TestsEssaysHard In-Person Exams

Assessment risk

Varies

64/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews support open-book evidence in one section and , but do not clearly prove a consistent closed-book policy.

Open Book EvidenceHard TestsLecture-Based TestsMultiple Choice And Essays

“super easy!!!!! EASY A!!! all the .”
PSYC004

“ and essays.”
PSYCH1

Online

Online reviews support weekly MyPsychLab tests, sometimes open note or open book, but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring rules.

Weekly MyPsychLab TestsOpen Note EvidenceOpen Book EvidenceMultiple Choice Tests

“Its super easy, its basically open note and you have to at least get a 70% to pass it.”
PSYCH1

“The only thing required is a weekly exam which consists of 25 questions.”
PSYCH1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“Good instructor. Tests tough but fair. Show up on time, pay attention, put in the work and you'll do well.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and course format. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“Her lectures are straight forward, and she tells you exactly what is going to be on the tests.”

📈 Easy A Potential

78/100

“ and you'll receive an easy A”

⚖️ Workload Reality

45/100

“ is pretty time consuming.”

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64/100

“Tests tough but fair. Show up on time, pay attention, put in the work and you'll do well.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

She is a and organized teacher.
Very interesting teacher, extremely knowledgeable.
This professor has a bad approach and leaves the students bored in her class and annoyed by her.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

This was the easiest class I have ever took.
hard to do well in her classes.
You have to pay attention and this class.

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

This is a purely self taught class, and Hurkmans only posts reminders here and there.
Mrs Hurkmans is completely absent online.
Online course is simple.

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

The dataset has 50 reviews with many details, but reviews span older years and opinions differ sharply by format and course.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

10 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 4

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F

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No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1

Linda Hurkmans

Take her if you want a structured psychology course and can manage frequent tests, but avoid her if you need strong online instructor support.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Varies

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

📈 Easy A Potential

⚖️ Workload Reality

🧪 Exam Risk

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

💻 About Online Format

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a structured psychology course and can manage frequent tests, but if you need strong online instructor support.

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