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Professor clearly is knowledgeable/passionate about what she teaches. I thought that the exams were difficult because it was often pick the "best" answer, and multiple answers could be true or applicable, and she also used "which is NOT..." questions a lot, but the exams tested us on the material accurately. Several articles + textbook to read.Rate My Professors ↗
I really enjoyed this course! Exams were challenging but manageable if you study. All lectures were posted online but attendance is required during discussion. Assignments consisted of discussion posts/readings, exams and a final exam, and two papers. Papers are graded harshly, but fairly. It was a very interesting course! Would recommend.Rate My Professors ↗
Prof Alibali was soooo lovely and clearly cares about her work. The lectures had good info and were clearly organized. Exams are low-key super tough so be prepared for that. 2 papers aren't bad and she gives good instruction. Overall super nice + interesting material, just slightly tough exam Qs that can be trickyRate My Professors ↗
Martha was the best professor ever!Rate My Professors ↗
Ok professor, if you do poorly on the tests but show up to the labs and do well on the papers you should do decent in this class.Rate My Professors ↗
Professor Alibali really cared about her students actually learning the material, which is a refreshing attitude compared to some other professors at UW. The exams we're too difficult if you go to class.Rate My Professors ↗
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Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
Covers special topics in Psychology at the advanced undergraduate level.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2018: 3.90 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Fall 2019: 3.88 GPA, 96.2% A/AB (n=26 letter grades); Spring 2023: 3.75 GPA, 81.8% A/AB (n=22 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026PSYCH 621 is a mentored research and seminar course where students design and conduct research to extend current understanding in a topic area.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Fall 2025: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2026: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=19 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026PSYCH 681 is an individual study course for students completing senior honors theses under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
PSYCH 682 is an individual study course for students completing senior honors theses under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited sampleA seminar guiding students through the research, writing, and presentation of a senior or honors psychology thesis.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2009: 4.00 GPA, 100.0% A/AB (n=14 letter grades); Spring 2010: 3.92 GPA, 92.3% A/AB (n=13 letter grades).
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2026PSYCH 691 is an undergraduate thesis course focused on conducting research and completing a thesis, recommended for students intending to pursue graduate work in psychology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
PSYCH 692 is an undergraduate thesis course focused on completing research in psychology.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
historical GPA · grades
Spring 2022–Spring 2022 · limited samplePSYCH 990 is an independent research course involving experimental, observational, or statistical investigation under faculty supervision.
Offering recorded · Fall 2026
No recorded grade history
| Term | Course | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Fall 2026 | EDPSYCH 990 | Research or Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 601 | Current Topics in Psychology |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 621 | Mentored Research and Seminar |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 681 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 682 | Senior Honors Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 686 | Senior Thesis Seminar in Psychology |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 691 | Undergraduate Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 692 | Undergraduate Thesis |
| Fall 2026 | PSYCH 990 | Research |
Teaching history may be incomplete. Course pages contain course-specific feedback and citations.
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