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Jodie Butler

PSY255 · PSY130 · ABPSYCH255 · PSYC280 · PSYC255 · PSYC130 · 246 lifetime ratings

AI rating
73/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
77.64%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you want clear structure and useful feedback, but avoid her if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear expectationsHelpful feedbackHigh standardsSteady workloadPolarizing grader
  • , and assignments that build real skills.
  • Negative , and feeling dismissed when asking for help.
  • The course often rewards steady effort but is not a low-effort A, especially in research methods.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Good grades are common when students follow directions and keep up, but comments repeatedly say she has high standards and does not hand out easy As.

, while in-person evidence is split between easy PSY130 experiences and harsh PSYC280 complaints.

Is the course easy?

Standard

53/100

The content is usually understandable because , but research methods and .

and manageable, while in-person reviews show sharper differences by course and student fit.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

50/100

She offers grace periods and extensions, but some online students report required Zoom workshops and participation expectations.

Online evidence includes mandatory Zoom workshops in some asynchronous sections, while and deadlines.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

Most students recommend her because , and skill-building, but a sizable minority warn about rigidity and grading.

Online reviews are broadly favorable with workload concerns, while but still include strong recommendations.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

Students often call grading fair and clear, but many also describe tough, rigid, or harsh standards.

Format shift

Online reviews mention fair grading and tough grading together, while .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

The workload is steady and sometimes heavy, especially in PSYC280 with weekly assignments and a .

Format shift

Online PSYC280 has the clearest workload complaints, while in-person workload varies from easy PSY130 to heavy research methods.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most students praise her clarity, responsiveness, and practical guidance, but some report dismissive help and rigid classroom tone.

Format shift

Online teaching is praised for organization and availability, while but has stronger negative outliers.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Reviews center on assignments, writing, research projects, workshops, discussions, and .

Format shift

Both formats appear assignment-heavy, and online PSYC280 especially depends on a .

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

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are more polarized, with strong praise for engaging lectures and and workload.

Main concern

Some in-person students find her hard to please and the workload difficult to manage.

What students said

“ . . She has the .”
PSY130
“Workload was heavy though I start early.”
PSYC280
“She walks you through everything step by step then tells you exactly what to do.”
PSYC280

Remote format

Online

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about organization, responsiveness, and flexible policies, but several students report heavy weekly work and .

Main concern

Online , and strict grading expectations.

What students said

“ , and genuinely wants every student to succeed.”
PSYC280
“You get about 7 assignments per week.”
PSYC280
“One of the if not the best.”
PSY130

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and mixed, with more emphasis on assignments and .

Fair Exams MentionedFinal Project HeavyAssignments DominantNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Varies

60/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

policy; the evidence focuses on assignments, lectures, and grading standards.

No Clear Exam Policy EvidenceAssignment-Focused Evidence

Online

Online reviews mention fair exams in PSY255 and a high-stakes final project in PSYC280, but .

Fair ExamsFinal Project HeavyNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“ and .”
ABPSYCH255
“ in order to do well in the class.”
PSYC280

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Honestly one of the . If you put in the effort you'll do well.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“She breaks down the concepts and project into manageable steps and .”

📚 Workload Reality

48/100

“The workload is steady but totally manageable and the .”

⚖️

55/100

“The , but she doesn't just give easy As.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and why it has to be that way which I really appreciate.
  • Dr Butler is so funny and her lectures are so entertaining.
  • She really takes the time to make sure you feel like you know what you're doing.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You have to stay on top of it, but she tells you way up front and tells you exactly what to do.
  • She is extremely hard to please.
  • If you put in consistent effort, it's very manageable.

Theme 3

💬 About Support

  • Every time I emailed her, she responded fast, and I emailed her a lot.
  • She also wasn't really helpful to me when it came to things I struggled with and I felt brushed off when asking for help every single time.
  • Dr. Butler has high expectations, but she will go above and beyond to help you.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

246

Lifetime ratings

91/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is based on 50 recent reviews with detailed comments across 32 online and 18 in-person reviews, though opinions are polarized.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5169
4 out of 522
3 out of 55
2 out of 513
1 out of 538

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

28

A+ 1 · A 15 · A- 12

B range

10

B+ 7 · B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

7

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 6