AI Rate Professor

Psychology

Laura Duvall

PSYCH118 · PSY118 · PSYBIO · PSY110 · PSYC118 · PSYCH250 · G118 · PSYCG118 · 187 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
88.37%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you want a and can handle strict online testing rules.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear online structureCaring and engagingExtra creditStrict proctoringTest-heavy risk
  • , and caring support.
  • Online reviews split sharply because many love the organization while others report strict Respondus and AI-policy stress.
  • Getting an A is realistic with studying, , and following directions, but it is not effortless for everyone.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is common because of , and study guides, but strict exams mean students still need steady work.

Online evidence shows many easy A outcomes with strict proctoring, while in-person evidence ranges from very easy in PSY110 to tougher quiz-heavy PSY118.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

The and approachable, though some students find the exams tricky and concept mastery demanding.

Online students usually call the course organized and easy to follow, while and engaging to rough and quiz-heavy.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Online lectures and , and in-person attendance is required in some campus classes.

, while in-person reviews explicitly mention required attendance for campus classes.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Most students strongly recommend her for , and meaningful course content despite testing-policy complaints.

Online recommendations are high but polarized by proctoring, while outliers.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

72/100

, grace days, dropped scores, and , but proctored exams can be strict.

Format shift

Online reviews mention and grace policies often, while course.

Workload

Moderate

62/100

Most students call the workload manageable, but accelerated sections and .

Format shift

Online workload is usually predictable but , while in-person workload varies by class.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students repeatedly describe her lectures as , and useful, with a minority reporting defensive communication.

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for structure and videos, while and lectures but has a few harsh negative reports.

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

, and heavily weighted tests in PSY118.

Format shift

Online PSY118 has strong exam weight, while small assignments.

Luni fit check

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Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are more mixed but often praise her lectures and class atmosphere, with , and interaction style.

Main concern

Some in-person students report tricky exams, required attendance, or unpleasant interactions.

What students said

“This campus class was honestly my most favoirte class.”
PSY118
“ but the class content was really interesting.”
G118
“Her quiz and .”
PSY118

Remote format

Online

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly strong for organization, lectures, support, , and manageable workload, but the and AI enforcement.

Main concern

Strict Respondus testing, AI accusations, and tricky exams create stress for some students.

What students said

“ , easy to follow.”
PSY118
“Very strict lockdown browser testing and heavily weighted exams, with 4 major tests making up about 70% of the grade.”
PSY118
“The course load of this online class is super manageable.”
PSY118

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The and tricky tests, though some students say tests are manageable with studying.

Respondus Lockdown BrowserStrict ProctoringHeavily Weighted ExamsTricky Questions

Assessment risk

Strict

34/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and exams, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or proctoring details.

Tricky Exam QuestionsMandatory QuizzesNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“Her quiz and .”
PSY118
“ but are also dependent on the textbook and additional material provided on canvas.”
PSYCH250

Online

Online reviews clearly report Respondus, recorded or , and heavily weighted exams.

Respondus Lockdown BrowserStrict ProctoringRecorded ExamsMandatory Video QuizzesHeavily Weighted Exams
“She uses Respondus for 4 big tests that are most of your grade.”
PSY118
“ .”
PSY118
“Very strict lockdown browser testing and .”
PSY118

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ , easy to follow.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Her video lectures are actually entertaining, and her humor and passion for what she teaches shines through.”

⚖️ Grade Cost

68/100

“Do have to study and put some time in every week so not "easy" but for me an A was not difficult”

🔒

34/100

“Very strict lockdown browser testing and heavily weighted exams, with 4 major tests making up about 70% of the grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • My professor went above and beyond explaining every chapter.
  • Online classes are usually hard for me because the professors lectures aren't engaging, or the , but , and she is so expressive when lecturing it really helps you stay engaged!
  • She really wants the , and I will honestly remember this class forever.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Gives lots of EC though.
  • The work does not overload you, and I found the deadlines manageable and very generous.
  • if u're aiming for an A.

Theme 3

🧪 About Exams

  • Everything is proctored. Weekly quizzes.
  • The and confusing.
  • Watch her lectures, and use the study guide, and it's an easy class.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

187

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 50 recent reviews across online and in-person formats with detailed, repeated themes and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5158
4 out of 513
3 out of 52
2 out of 58
1 out of 58

Course coverage

PSY11835 reviews
G1186 reviews
PSYC1183 reviews
1651 review
PSY1101 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

49 reported outcomes

A range

33

A+ 2 · A 31

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 5

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

2

D 1 · D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1