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Quality3.9
Difficulty24%
Would Retake97
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“It is very hard, the final was a joke and it had 2 parts”
PSYC230 - 1.0 rating“He really likes to hear himself talk”
INTRO101 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
83%
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PSYCH150
5.0
(1)PSY
5.0
(1)SOCIAL
5.0
(1)SOCIALPYSCH
5.0
(1)SOCIALPYCH
5.0
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SOCPSY
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PYSC150
5.0
PYS101
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PYSC376
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Reviews (97)
Great professor. Extremely friendly. Excellent teacher. Highly recommended.
Horrible professor. You've been warned.
This teacher knows what he is talking about. He is very friendly and always smiling.
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RUN FOR YOUR LIFE!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
this guy is crazy. he gives out grad level work for a 100 level class.. dont do it to yourself.
He is not easy but he wants you to learn the course and knows what he is talking about. His class is never boring.
Awesome professor. Definately wants you to learn, so be prepared to work. You will learn a lot. Not for the lazy.
He thinks he's so sexy he says it all the time in class. He's a good teacher. Nice Person Cares about his students. Multiple choice. He give a lot of notes and u have to ready the text or else your a** is grass!!
i couldnt enjoy my weekends because i was too busy studying and worrying about his tests. he knows his stuff and wants you to know it too, but doesnt really teach the chapter you have to read it yourself to pass the tests.
Awesome Professor!! This guy knows his stuff! You're going to have to work hard if you want to pass- but you will definitely learn from this guy- no doubt about it!!
dr lamar is 1 of the elegant professors on campus. he eductes very well , but inorder too want to pass u have to put effort forth in his work(test) and in showing up for class. overall Dr. lamar is one of a kind. dig it!
dr. lamar is one of the best professors i've ever had he makes you want to pass his class i recommend him if your not the slacker type becuase he defintely gives you a brain workout
he wastes a lot of time talking about his family and his kid...yawn...and leaves you on your own to study out of the book...yawns again
Although the test are somewhat hard, If you study the book and understand the material, you will do fine. His class is easy if you make it easy for yourself. You must come to class and pay attention or you will end up falling behind. It's a fun class and you will comfortable being their.
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He gives two tests a midterm and a final. the tests are all essays. No matter how much you think you write he wants specific answers. If you love essays go for it. the midterm was so hard he had to give the test again because only one person passed the class. since he does not curve whatever you get will be your grade,it does not matter if 95% fail
If you're takin him,be prepared towork. Very dedicated, wants to see U succeed.
Dig It!
best psycho professor; psych major?..you definitely want to get to know him, he will give you great advice.
he dosent stop talking about his beauty queen wife and his son. he likes to waste valuable classtime bragging about how he thinks that he has succeeded in life.
definitly one of the best professors/teachers ive ever had. hes easy to understand and can be tremendously helpful if you need it. be prepared to work, but if you are prepared you'll do just fine in his class. i recommend him.
This class is fun because we get to work in groups and get to see each others' point of views. But there tends to be alot of arguements brought up so it's hard for the class to actually progress with all these conflicts. The professor lets us deal out our own discussions and is very helpful with his imput. I have a feeling the exams are going to be very hard.
He is one of the worst professors at NJCU. He doesn't explain anything and if he does, it's not on any of the tests. I did very well in the class, but I had to work very hard for that. He leaves you on your own and doesn't explain anything. He wastes time talking about things that have nothing to do with the class. He's a nice person, but a horrible professor.
awesome professor, truly interested in the education of his students. Makes class interesting and comfortable with silly but very useful group activities
THis was a GREat Class. He is a great professor who makes the class fun and interesting. he is not hard at all the exams are easy as long as u study the notes you take down. Take him if u want an interesting easy CLass.. He's the GReatest
Very cool guy. You learn a lot about psychology. and he makes sure the class underestands what he talking about.
he's pretty good..u gota read the book for the tests!
The class was very interesting and the Dr. LaMar is a great professor. He makes the class fun with a whole bunch of group activities. Make sure you read the chapters and take the online tests on time. He gives you 3 chances..it's really easy to get an A.
Lamar is a great professor.. knows his stuff.... always has the class interact so that they can understand him better. but dont be late cause he wont let you in. very nice. very helpful. only professor i know who is interested in the students input. encourages questions. no homework. but alot of quizes. you HAVE TO READ THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!
Lamar isnt hard, its college, you are supposed to be able to read and put time into the class. I will admit, at times, the amount of quizes were to the extreme, you had three chances to take them! he always let you make it up if u miss it, gives so much extra crdt. UNDERSTANDING. he will help you if you need it. but then again, its NOT an EASY A
Most amazing professor I have ever had. Although be sure not to take morning classes if you can't make it on time, i made that mistake. I did badly only because i missed the class but he really tries to help his students. Unlike most professors, he actually cares...A LOT!
DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS....HE TEACHES NOTHING THAT IS IN THE BOOK AND EXPECTS YOU TO PASS NEVER TALKING ABOUT A SINGLE THING, SAVE YOURSELF THE WASTE AND DROP HIM OR JUST DONT TAKE HIM
Everything you need to know is from the book! If you don't read, you wont pass his quizes. His tests are basically the quizes but harder. I got an A on all my quizes but a B- in the class bc my OPINION paper received an F!! He doesnt teach nething you need to know in class.
dr. lamar makes the class discussion very FUN! almost like high school again, class attendence are not required but than again his classes are interesting so you wouldnt want to miss them. his quizzes and the exams are hard though. i failed the class becuase i didnt take the quizzes .. but i will def. take him again.
Dr. Lamar is probably one of the best professors I've ever had. However, his tests are very hard. His lectures aren't on the tests or quizzes; you basically have to read the book and teach yourself so MAKE SURE YOU DO THE READING AS TOLD ON THE SYLLABUS. Overall, I recommend taking him.
Dr.Lamar is the man. His tests and quizzes are hard but come on, its college. His tests aren't about memorizing terms; they're about full understandment.
He is great professor, get ready to work hard.
took him for Social Psychology and he is garbage. do not waste your money take someone else. barely passed. you are warned - his class is unbelievable :(
READ!!! Can't emphasize that enough. Make sure you read before each class. If you don't read the book, you will have a hard time passing this class. Believe Me
Lamar is one of the best professors in Njcu.He treats you like you are suppose to be treated;as a college student.His lectures are always fun and engaging.Listening and taking notes helps you understand the general concept of the chap,but you MUST READ,as about 75% of the test comes from the book.You actually earn the grade and learn something.
Failed me after he told me he would pass me. His exams...are crazy hard...you must study the entire book from cover to cover. And he passes cute girls.
Great Professor. Yes you work hard and must participate and must come to class..If you are not willing to try then yes you will fail. For the people who fail I am unsure..But he wants to see your effort. Get involved in the class and he will reach out to you. Sit back and watch everything and you receive nothing.
one of the best professors at NJCU! yes his test are hard but hey who says all test are easy. his class is really interesting. he makes you interact with one another. he is actually a very funny guy. i will surely take him again.
hes an awesome professor just know that you have to read a lot... if you dont read then you most likely will not pass. he trys to understand you and he will make attempts to help you if you ask. he likes when people visit him at his office he says thats what makes him know your a good student something like that. good luck
This dude sucks. Stay away at ALL costs. He thinks hes funny. He is a Very unprofessional guy and likes to put students on the spot. He wont let you in if your a little late. His tests are nothing like what he teaches. 2 words, GO RETIRE
Dr.Lamar is a great proffessor and know what he's talking about, yes the tests are challenging but thats because he want's us to understand the material, he is extremly helpfule and makes the class enjoyable.If you want to learn definetly take any class that he is teaching.
hes a good guy, Study!
If you don?t care about your grades, and you just want to learn, Dr. Lamar is awesome. If your grade matters to you IN THE LEAST, stay far away. It?s strange that the man who taught me the meaning of the term ?self efficacy? and the behaviors associated with high self efficacy would create tests in which achieving an A is an impossibility. Shame.
This teacher is 100% RUDE he does not care about any students .His main focus is to get under the skin of students.He also wears the same cloths all the time .. The book and web sit is a waste save your money.. i studied and it felt like his test were written in a different language ..DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS
I was close to his age and took his class. I dared to disagree with him on a point he raised. (He's a far left agitator). I confidently raised my points which left the class speechless. I got a D when I deserved an A. Later I learned that he was using an essay I wrote as an example of excellence in a future class another student I know took.
Its NOT IMPOSSIBLE to get an A!The secret is to use the study guide or access card he tells u about in the beginning of the semester. And of course READ.I got an A &Im only a freshman.He's super sweet &expects everyone to pay attention in class hence the "put me on the spot" thing.Funny & lively and such an enjoyable class.Im taking another w/ him
dr.lamar's intro to psych class was one of the most fun and engaging courses i have ever taken. he makes everyone interact, which means there is never a dull moment in class. some find this class difficult, but if you read and write down his notes you'll pass. also, be sure to hand in your book report!!
I took him for intro to psych. Book is needed. He is an excellent professor. U will never be bored he keeps u engaged. His tests are hard but this is college. Expect to do work and learn a lot. Attend class u do not want to miss his lessons.
Its NOT impossible to get an A in Dr.Lamar's class!Do the extra credit!ALWAYS show up to class!READ the textbook b/c thats whats on the exams.He makes the class extremely interesting!U do have to work hard (as in read & study) but its really worth it.If u read the textbook,the exams are easy.I got 70s,80s,& a 62 on exams,did EC,& got an A.TAKE HIM!
If you want an easy A avoid him. But if you want to learn something and have fun take him.
Worse Professor ever.... avoid him. you r warned.
took his class and all he talked about was love and how to get a girl or guy. he never talked about what was in the book and when the tests came out he didnt teach one thin on the test, avoid him, save your money
This is my third time taking professor Lamar. He is a fantastic professor. Definitely not an easy A, so if that's what you're searching for, avoid him. Otherwise, if you're willing to learn and do the work, take him. His tests are difficult and can be tricky, you must be willing to read the chapter 2-3 times before the test.
You have to read the textbook for this class. He gives you notes in class but none of it is helpful, so you MUST read from the text. All he ever talks about in class is how to get a guy/girl. He didn't keep up with the class syllabus. Interesting class but did not learn anything.
You will need book for class, he gives notes but tests are straight from book. So make sure you read and re-read chapters. He is entertaining, but he can put students on the spot.If you are shy it can be a bit intimidating. He is a tough grader but gives you chances for extra points. You will learn lots. Attendance not mandatory. Good Luck!
The work was very overwhelming. There is alot of quizzes and the final and the midterm are broken down into two parts a multiple choice of 50 questions and a project for the final. The midterm was 3 part all very lengthy. Too much work and not enough information. Avoid online
Avoid avoid avoid! His class online is overwhelming. Too much work and midterm and final are just ridiculous. He expects a lot of work for the test and they are not easy.
Professor Lamar is an amazing professor. Do not let the ratings fool you. He is very entertaining and makes the class very interesting. He work is challenging and he expects the best from every one of his students but that's what a professor does. I would definitely take another class of his. Honestly he is a very good professor, I recommend taking
Best professor. He gives no homework so all you really have to do is read the chapter. He goes over some stuff in class, but not enough to pass the test. His tests are super hard and you will need to read the book. Interesting dude, super nice, and he cares about his students.
Professor LaMar is one of the toughest professors of the the psych department, but you will learn a lot in his class. His basic assignment setup is a couple of test through the semester, 1 group project, and 2 book analysis that must be thorough for a good grade. He's a hard grader, but funny, interesting and very well verse in his subject of study
He's a good professor. But if you want like an easy A don't take him. Tests are based on book. He gives pop quizzes like every class.
Greatest professor I have ever taken in my life. Class is hard but you learn so much and he helps you out as much as he can. Honestly will never forget Lamar. The grade you get is based on the work you put in make sure you get the book YOU MUST READ
Lamar is highly respected. Great professor & actually knows what he's talking about. His lecturers are very informative and no class was wasted. His tests are pretty hard, but theyre all M.C. and can be passed if you read the textbook, pay attention and study. He does give pop quizzes and assigns a 8-10 page book report in the end.
Not an easy professor. You must read, lectures may be confusing if you do not grasp the basics. Hard test giver (essay format the hardest). Book is essential. Extremely strict with tardiness. Participation in every class is a must. He would give you extra credit but, do not expect to be an easy one. Some individual and group projects. U will learn.
I dont know how he is in class, but dont EVER take this class online with him. It is very hard, the final was a joke and it had 2 parts. Part A you have to do a Statistical Narrative that is so difficult and big and he expects us to know everything. I knew it wasnt gonna be an easy class to take online, but I didnt think it was gonna be so hard.
Just finished this online class. He's definitely hard BUT if you give yourself time to do the work you will be fine. Yes, the midterm and final were pretty lengthy and VERY tough but it wasn't that bad. That being said, stats online is a bad idea no mater who is teaching it but I learned a lot from this man.
He's a good professor, don't expect to be lazy and think you'll get an easy A. Great sense of humor and he's understanding
LaMar's class helped me discover my true work ethic. He knows that his students are capable of doing more than they limit themselves to. If you are weak minded and like to take the easy way out of things do not take this class. However, if you want to actually learn and push yourself to the limit this class is perfect. I learned so much from Lamar
Gives essay tests. Must take notes--along with the book--in order to study for the test. Group project. Class participation is a must. Final paper must demonstrate you understand the subject. Gives extra credits throughout the semester. Very, very, very strict with tardiness. Makes you work for your grade. Does not hold you for the entire class.
this class kept me sane
This professor will bring out your true work ethic. Lots of reading and homework but he's always available to answer any questions. Exams are difficult too, you need to really understand the work to do well on them. Do the extra credit when he gives it because it helps balance out your grade. Hard class to take online you need to teach yourself.
I took this course online for my major. He is not good at letting you know what he needs from you. Also, the online section is set up horrible and hard to follow. He does have extra credit which I used! If you take him online make sure you are computer savvy. He also only used PDF so if you can't convert or type on PDF don't take him.
Not helpful in emails, not organized, mean spirited
He really likes to hear himself talk
Dr. LaMar is brilliant. He gives good feedback and is available when needed, but he runs a tight ship. He breaks up the semester into modules and provides a concise calendar with due dates for every assignment and exam. The workload is reasonable. He has high expectations and has helped me improve my time management skills. Excellent professor.
His online class is very disorganized. He uploades a workbook he created which is 239 pages. This workbook is always missing information and needs to be corrected. This leads to you not understanding what is due since the assignment are incorrect. He is not helpful, I scheduled an appointment to see him but he was very rude in answering questions.
I enjoyed having this prof!! It is true that he will make you work for your grade. He has high standards and it will help you in your college career and beyond because he teaches you to be accountable and work hard. Would def take him again!
Really loved this cours one of the best Ive ever taken. Loved the professor hes extremely smart and makes the class enjoyable!
This professor is fun in class and does great activities. However, testing is very detailed from the readings. You must study and read over and over to pass his tests! If you are not a reader, I would not recommend him.
He is a tough grader but he only wants the best for his students. He is very active when he teaches and uses the students for examples during the lesson. I would take him again but he only likes to teach in the morning.
He has a stupid late policy which doesnt help when NJCU shuttles schedule is terrible. Teaching he is okay he always wants a specific answer, what you say in class he entertains but at the end he wants you to answer specific to what he is thinking, like we can read minds. If you dont use intelectual words on journals you will get a bad grade.
He gives journals every week which requires you to narrate every little thing you did in class. He wants you to understand the book and incorporated in class and in the journals. He did not provide a rubric in the beginning of the class so I failed in the beginning journals. He still counted it towards my grade even though he did not explain.
He may be a good teacher in person but his online class is horrible. He created his own textbook which is full of typos/mistakes. There was at least one mistake every module leading the student to learn information incorrectly or spend hours struggling with the homework because he made a typo in the formula. Worst class ever -and i'm a math person.
He is by far the most difficult prof I have ever had in my entire life.
One of the hardest courses I have ever taken. I took this class over the summer to graduate faster (big mistake). His grading is confusing. He won't tell you what you need to do to get a better grade and you always feel like you're failing. He emailed us a workbook (he made) with many mistakes. We literally had to teach ourselves! I passed though!
Professor Lamar is the worst professor I have ever had at NJCU. Often makes students feel uncomfortable.. He isn't organized and is never specific when it comes to homework.
He was kind of hard and strict
Horrible professor, it's his way or not. He won't change for anyone even if the class said something. His doesn't have a grading criteria, he grades it however he wants. He is also very rude when talking to students, he tries to joke about it but its very rude. DO NOT TAKE HIM OR ANY CLASS HE TEACHES.
I passed Dr. Lamar's class with an A. However, I would not take a class with him again. His class was very overwhelming because he gave lots of assignments and was not helpful with answering questions. He also often made students feel uncomfortable with statements he made.
This professor is a harsh grader that gives way too much homework. He would have an assignment due every week along with a quiz every two weeks. He often makes students uncomfortable with the things he says. I would not recommend this professor unless you want to fail or be stressed. His lectures usually consist of not talking about the hw or tests
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Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
83%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
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PSYCH150
5.0
(1)PSY
5.0
(1)SOCIAL
5.0
(1)SOCIALPYSCH
5.0
(1)SOCIALPYCH
5.0
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SOCPSY
5.0
PYSC150
5.0
PYS101
5.0
PYSC376
5.0
ONLINESTATS
5.0