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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2309285","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:02.830100+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzQwNTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2309285","instructor_name":"Chelsea Andrews","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2022-10-26 19:37:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"flexible because you get a week after the deadline to get full points, but if you miss one part of the directions, you lose points. They also don't tell you what you did wrong, they just say to take a look at the instructions again. The info is interesting and it's structured well, there're just assignments everyday and lots of reading for them","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2309285","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:02.830100+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDM3NDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2309285","instructor_name":"Chelsea Andrews","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2021-03-15 01:30:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"She gives unclear instructions, and when I have emailed her and asked for clarification, she simply told me to copy and paste the instructions into a separate document and go through them step by step, which I already did. She docks 2/3 points for formatting errors, even if your content is correct. I wouldn't wish this class on my worst enemy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2309285","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjk5NTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2025-12-17 02:25:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"When trying to ask a question she just refers you back to the instructions or syllabus when I'm trying to have a conversation with her to actually understand. Her and the TAs were kind of condescending with the way they left feedback or if you had a question about your grade. Attendance for weekly group chats","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTg3MDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2025-08-20 12:43:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"this is a class on the psychological effects of the internet and she uses articles and information from 15-20 years ago. the syllabus and website haven't been updated in what seems like a decade. it feels irresponsible. even more frustrating is her grading - it doesn't matter if you answer all the questions right, if you misname the file it's a 0","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTEyODY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2025-05-01 03:14:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"The homework was tedious, and TAs took off points for little things. However, the class is not difficult, just a lot of work. You will also have to meet with classmates online once per week, which can be VERY annoying. The articles were enjoyable, but the overall content needs an update. She had Tumblr as an option for our finals lol. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzYyOTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2025-03-12 18:30:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I still do not understand why this is a 500 level course. there is no reason a 500 level course should be teaching me why media literacy is important, that is a 100/200 level topic. There is also no reason an assignment should have 22 parts to it. if you can't get your point across in a couple of articles, then you've chosen the wrong articles.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjI5Nzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2025-02-01 23:26:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Gernsbacher gets a bad reputation, but seriously the instructions are clear and pretty easy to meet. She has a flexible built in extension of 1 week, and you can receive full credit. TAs can be tedious graders, but if you email Prof. Gernsbacher she can double check work and correct the grading mistakes of her TAs. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTg5NTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2024-02-21 04:13:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"I never leave ratings on this site but she is degrading, rude, stuck up, belittling, unhelpful, and doesn't listen to feedback. Puts on a weak \"caring\" facade. Takes off points for the SMALLEST most unimaginable things. Material is irrelevant and outdated. Thinks she is better than everyone, acts like she has never made a mistake in her life.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Njc3MjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2022-10-04 20:11:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was by far the worst class I have ever taken. I'm not confident this class has been updated in 10 years. The class is taught as if no one in the class has ever heard of the internet before, the material is extremely outdated. All assignments can be described as busy work. I have learned nothing taking this class. Stay away from PSYCH 532!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjI5ODM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2022-05-03 19:56:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"In this class, the grade you earn reflects the amount of work you put in. If you pay attention to direction and are good with tedious details, you will thrive in this class. The material is not very hard and what's looked for is clearly laid out, but there are a lot of small details. She responds to emails very quickly. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTg5MzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2022-04-29 02:38:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the worst class I have taken at UW. The class work is extremely tedious and mind-numbing. Gernsbacher is so condescending and spends half the class stressing how great she is. The information is also super outdated and no longer relevant. She bases many lessons off cherry-picked studies with flimsy evidence. This class is exhausting","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTkwMjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2021-07-27 23:19:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Gernsbacher leads a great class, but I can see why some students are a bit upset with her. The class is fairly straightforward and you work basically at your own pace. The assignments are easy and there are a lot of them. Just make sure to follow directions 100% and you should easily receive an "A" if not an "A+". Overall a wonderful professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTY5Nzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2021-07-15 00:17:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture content is recorded from 1999. She takes points off for the silliest things.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:16:25.727767+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzU1ODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1006287","instructor_name":"Morton Gernsbacher","course_label":"PSYCH532","course_id":"PSYCH 532","course_uid":"course_2620967f0c6995041a760c37","review_date":"2018-07-18 22:51:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Psychological effects of the internet was an awesome depth course and Prof. Gernsbacher is definitely one of the reasons why. She structures the course very well and as long as you keep up with the material, you should have no problem. Have to interact with the class daily but its not difficult work. Would recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1006287","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]