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That fake smile will haunt my nightmares 4ever. Easily the worst class I've ever taken, but unfortunately there's no way out as it's a mandatory course. The lack of direction on assignments almost made me rip my hair out and drop out forever. Only way I'm making it through is because the TAs are bending over backwards to deal with her incompetence.Rate My Professors ↗
The first class I ever dropped (flopped lol) because you'd think for a class of such importance with so much to do, everything would be a bit more clear and she would be better at explaining, but it isn't and she's not. If you take it, good luck. Hope you get a TA that actually knows how to do their job because the prof will NOT help you.Rate My Professors ↗
TRULY the most boring and pointless class ever taken. Professor Donovan wastes your time each and every class. Attendance is MANDATORY graded by written assignments in lecture. The class is very easy, but you will find yourself unclear on all of her instructions, and chugging caffeine just to get through her boring assignments.Rate My Professors ↗
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Covers scientific method and experimental, observational, and correlational research designs in psychological science, including demonstrations and experiments.
Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources
Past student reviews · Andrea Donovan
Students criticized Professor Andrea Donovan for unclear assignment instructions and unhelpful teaching, describing the class as boring and difficult to navigate. While the course was graded as easy, learners reported relying heavily on TAs for support due to the professor's lack of direction.
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Fall 2022–Spring 2026Distinct courses recorded per term
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