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Martha Alibali

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Raw average: 4.58/5 from 12 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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PSYCH 502
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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PSYCH 502
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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PSYCH 502
Quality 4/5Difficulty 4/5
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 tricky
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502 · course not matched
Quality 2/5Difficulty 4/5
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.
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PSYCH 502
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
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.
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Classes with Martha Alibali

PSYCH 601

Current Topics in Psychology

3 credits

Advanced undergraduate special topics in psychology that allow students to evaluate research findings and explore key concepts in rotating areas of study.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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).

Chelsea AndrewsGary Lupyan+8 more

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
PSYCH 686

Senior Thesis Seminar in Psychology

1 credits

A senior thesis seminar in Psychology focusing on conducting, writing, and presenting a senior or honors thesis, with guidance on research and scientific communication.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

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).

Martha AlibaliPatricia Devine

historical GPA · grades

Fall 2022–Spring 2026
PSYCH 692

Undergraduate Thesis

2–3 credits

Undergraduate thesis course involving research, critical evaluation of psychological studies, and completion of a professional senior honors report.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

C. Shawn GreenSeth Pollak+32 more

No recorded grade history

PSYCH 990

Research

1–12 credits

Research course involving independent experimental, observational, or statistical investigation under staff supervision.

Offering recorded · Spring 2027 · Sources

C. Shawn GreenSeth Pollak+32 more

No recorded grade history

Recorded teaching history

Distinct courses recorded per term

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TermCourseTitle
Spring 2027EDPSYCH 990Research or Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 601Current Topics in Psychology
Spring 2027PSYCH 681Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 682Senior Honors Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 686Senior Thesis Seminar in Psychology
Spring 2027PSYCH 692Undergraduate Thesis
Spring 2027PSYCH 799Independent Reading
Spring 2027PSYCH 990Research
Fall 2026EDPSYCH 990Research or Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 601Current Topics in Psychology
Fall 2026PSYCH 621Mentored Research and Seminar
Fall 2026PSYCH 681Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 682Senior Honors Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 686Senior Thesis Seminar in Psychology
Fall 2026PSYCH 691Undergraduate Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 692Undergraduate Thesis
Fall 2026PSYCH 990Research

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