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“He is definitely heavy on cheesy jokes, he knows how to get your attention”
PSYCH1 - 5.0 rating“coolest professor on the entire planet”
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Reviews (117)
Great teacher. He's super easy. Take notes during lecture and use the questions in the chapter review in the textbook, they're all on the test.
He is a really cool professor, and fun to work with. He makes the class interesting and enjoyable. He is very clear on terms and explanations
He's a cool professor with a good sense of humor. He made the class fun, interesting, & enjoyable. He made the material clear to understand using good examples. Multiple choice quizzes/exams, four-paragraph discussion papers, group activities, & extra credit given from time to time. Make sure to take down notes in order to pass the class.
Attendance is not mandatory, but if you come and take notes you will pass the class. Take notes during Jeopardy especially and you will pass the exams. Quizzes are very helpful. Most of the questions come from the back of the chapter, so review them. Plain and simple = attend class and take notes.
Ben is an awesome teacher. Very funny, super cool. His tests and quizzes are easy. He is a big Seattle Seahawks fan so get ready for that. Review sessions are fun. It's Jeopardy! I had a blast in the class, there was no class session where we werent laughing at least once. Take him if you want to enjoy class. You wont be disappointed.
this was my best class he made it fun while we learned I highly suggest this class to everyone, take notes, read the chapter, and do exercises at the end of the chapter. very enjoyable clas
I really enjoyed this class! He is a funny guy and always jokes around in his lectures. Quizzes and tests are pretty easy, just make sure you read the book and go over your notes. I highly recommend taking him for psych 1.
Loved this class! Definitely recommend him. He's totally fair, makes class really interesting, and is funny. Tests aren't super easy, but are totally do-able if you study!
I think Mr Peschek is a wonderful professor and I enjoyed that class very much and Im learning a lot more
I have him as a professor at CSULB and he's fairly decent. He's young so I assumed he would be more fun but his lectures are extremely boring except for the videos he'll throw in once in awhile. His exams are 70+ questions, but there's only 4 of them. He's an okay teacher and a doable class.
Hot and helpful. Take this class
He's a great proffesor,fun,young and handsome! i really enjoyed his class. Fairly easy class. All his tests and quizzes are multiple choice.If you study your notes and read the book you'll be fine.
This class was very enjoyable and easy. All you have to do is read the book, take notes and study. This was my favorite class this semester!
He looked like Hercules or he could have been in the movie Troy. His class was super easy and he gives clear guidelnes to what we tested on and what we needed to do to get full points. Even though classes weren't mandatory if you went he gave you huge hints to what was on the test. take this class its super easy to pass.
Awesome class! Enjoyed it a lot! He made the material very interesting and comical! Highly recommended!
His class was easy and fun! There's 5 quizzes (10 Q's easy to pass if you read the textbook), 5 papers, 5 class activities (easy points), and 3 tests (one of them is the final). Lectures can be a bit boring at times. He does review sessions before a test which is very helpful and fun. He gives out extra credit as well. Overall a great professor!
Great Professor. I enjoyed his lectures. He made it fun and enjoyable to learn about psychology.
Very good young looking professor, he seems to be fresh on the scene as a professor. Has a great sense of humor and I recommend him for Psych 1
Great professor not a hard class had 5 discussion papers but he grades them easy, few quizzes based on the reading and he would tell you when you have them jeopardy for review for test easy class and he goes over the quizzes the next day uses powerpoint and shows videos overall great teacher recommend taking him.
Very helpful and nice! Gave good reviews for the exam. Take him!
He is a really good teacher I took his psych 1 class, just take good notes and pay attention to his lectures. Really can relate to his students.
Great teacher! I retook psych 1 with Peschek after failing it before when I took it with Boris Vukov, and the difference with his class was outstanding! I actually learned a lot in this class and enjoyed attending it
Read the chapters before you cover them in class and always take notes. Quizzes are essay if you read the chapter they are on. I cannot stress that enough reading the book is essential always read each chapter twice. When you cover neuroscience read that chapter 4 times.
Great teacher! Knows well how to teach class, he is always on time, and easy fun activities. Read chapter before attending class.
Great professor! Super nice and really clear! TAKE HIM!!!
Peschek is one of the best teachers that I've ever had. He doesn't take attendance, but I would highly recommend that you still attend the class; you'll be missing out on quite an experience. The subject matter is incredibly interesting, and Peschek himself is really funny, so it comes together for a very captivating entertaining class. Great class
one of the best professors I've had so far. you do use the handbook but it's fairly cheap. pay attention and study the handbook questions and you'll be fine
Prof. Ben is an overall laid back professor who doesn't take attendance after the first couple of days. He has 5 discussion papers, which are fairly easy. Only requires 1-2 pages on assigned chapter. 5 quizzes and 3 exams. The best tip is to always read the chapters before hand and to study the review sheets at the end of each chapter in the book.
His class is very interesting and you will always walk out knowing a lot of new info. If you pay attention, take good notes, read your book, and attend every class you'll get an A. He is the best professor!! Take his class! You won't be DISSAPOINTED!!
Exceptional instructor. Psychology is one of those weighty subjects with tons to remember. Professor Peschek makes it so easy to understand and fun. The textbook used is amazing as well EZ Psychology. If you do well on the 10 question quizzes and Jeopardy you WILL do well on the exam. Easiest and exciting A+.
Young Easy, laid-back professor. You'll take a quiz every other week only 10 questions and straight out of reading assignment so pretty easy. Test aren't hard as well as long as you read the chapter. Lectures are always fun and interesting he keeps you engaged. The class is EASY to pass if you turn in work & he goes by the course outline
He is very passionate about psychology and makes learning fun. The class is really easy as long as you attend the lectures and read. The book is very affordable, it's $10 on chegg!
Peschek is laid-back and all-around an awesome teacher. His assignments are really easy, you have to study at least a little to do well. He assigns a couple of discussion papers but they're not difficult to accomplish. He's not all uptight about petty things like some profressors, he's personable! Take his class, you won't regret it.
This class was a fun class he made it interesting by always getting us to engage in activities with our peers. I learned a lot! you pretty much get what you work for as long as you take good notes and study you'll pass!! he is not there to trick you everything he teaches is clearly asked on tests and quizzes.
Professor Peschek is fantastic. His assignments and teaching style is not overwhelming. He teaches in a way so you understand the material. He can get a sense of his humor through his lecture-really funny guy. His papers are easy as long as you read the text. I usually don't like group activities, but he made it fun. This is the prof you want!
Professor Peschek is a really great instructor. As long as you take good notes and stick with the readings, you should do well on his tests. Also, he does a Jeopardy review before his tests which really help a lot.
Professor was Excellent. Read the book, do the exercise after each chapter and all the homework and you will pass with a smile. Quizzes come from the lecture and book. I wasnt impressed with the Jeopardy games. I would take him again and would suggest anyone needing the credit or not to take his class.
Great personality, you'll immediately love him. He gives quizzes every week based off the chapter covered last class + you have to read a chapter ahead. Trust me, it's not as bad as it sounds. He is one of the best teachers you'll ever have.
Breaks down complex ideas and theories in terms that EVERY TYPE OF LEARNER can comprehend. Gives great examples. Teaches you how to retain info. Most easy going professor ive ever had. Treats you like an adult , so act like one. Dont be lazy, READ THE BOOK. ALL ANSWERS TO THE TEST ARE IN LECTURE SO PAY ATTENTION :)
Professor Peschek is great!The quizzes you take are only 10 questions and are fairly easy. The discussion paper are about 4 paragraphs and each is worth 20 pts. The test are easy especially because he plays a review game with you before each test and on that review game there are many test questions. You need the textbook to do the discussion paper
he is a very cool instructor and person. he makes you laugh and is very clear on his lectures. discussion papers are fairly easy. 20 points each. he even lets you email them (maybe just for winter session idk) he will email the power point to u if u email him first. tests are pretty much everything thats in notes and lectures.
Great Teacher !!! You'll Love Him. He Makes Lectures Fun. Just Do Your Work and You Will Pass.
He's an amazing professor. He makes jokes through out the lecture so you won't be bored the entire time. And he gives extra credit and a review of the chapters before each test even the finAl.. The extra bonus is he's extremely hot with his Man bun. Take him if you need the class and take him if you want some eye candy.
do all homework assignments and don't miss any quizzes. he is a good instructor and he does things to make the class interested. he do give extra credit which is a big help for your grade. attendance is needed and study for chapters because everything that he covers in the lectures is going to be on the quizzes.
Professor Peschesk is a great teacher, he is funny,and goofy but most importantly he made Psychology interesting and fun. Not to mention that he is HOT!!!. I would definitely take him again, just do all the work, be in class, and he will help you with extra credit if you fall behind. Very professional, accessible, and did i mention he is HOT???
One of the best professors I have taken at Long Beach City College. i didn't think I'd miss his class but i dearly do. His lectures are hilarious plus he's very gorgeous to look at. And i say that as a Kinsey Scale 3 individual. YOU WILL NOT REGRET TAKING THIS CLASS! It's an reasonably challenged class with a skilled professor that makes it easy.
He made sure the lectures were easy to understand, interesting,and very funny. Multiple quizzes that are very easy if you read the text book and same goes for the exams with the lectures. If you have no interest in psychology, you definitely will after taking his class. To sum up his class: short, clear, EASY, and concise. He's very attractive too!
Great teacher. I would take his class again. He is funny and makes class interesting.
His class was pretty easy. do the discussion papers, and get do well on the quizzes, test, and participate in the group assignments and you'll pass. he is an awesome teacher. the lectures can be a bit, not too fun, but he does make his class entertaining. I'd most definitely would recommend him to other students in need of a psych 1 class.
Mr. Ben is very clear and easy going! Loved his class! If you do your work the sky is the limit. Very respectful. Make sure you attend class! Take him!
(Dissapointed) if you have taken his class, or you're planning to you will get why I wrote that ! Lol overall Awesome Teacher! Love his lectures! Very easy class, of course as long you do the homework and read the book! Oh and he is very handsome.
Professor Ben was really easy to understand, has a great sense of humor, he will answer any questions you have and he'll explain it so that you'll get it, he uses slides and video clips to better help you understand the material. Extra credit is offered to help you with your grade. Because of this class my major is now Psychology :)
Show up to class, read the chapters, do the review on the back of the chapters, pay attention to all lectures, and quizzes and tests will be a breeze, do all your discussion papers (its basically a summary of a chapter he assigns to you) and do all group activities( they are super easy) and you will pass! I got a 78% but he boosted me up to a B.
He is an amazing laid back professor, easy to understand & communicate with, you need to buy the book(its cheap) & read the chapters he assigns, go to class every day & pay attention to lectures, do all discussion papers & group activities as well. You will pass as long as u do the work, quizzes & tests are a piece of cake, oh yea he is funny & hot
Amazing professor. Loved his class so much and he made each lecture easy to follow. Also makes the man bun look HOT (;
He is a very cool professor he tell you what he expect out of you from the beginning of the semester. He is very helpful. Not many test and quizzes. Easy class but be read to before class to better understand what he is saying.
Really good professor, he's self explanatory and is clear in what he expects! I really recommend him his tests and quizzes are off his lectures, lectures are clear.
really long lectures, but gets to the point. He tries to be very clear about the subject and he says at the beginning it doesn't get any funner than that.
Awesome professor (: You won't be DISAPPOINTED!!
This class was my favorite class all semester. I would look forward to going because he is just an awesome teacher. I learned so much and he makes you interested in subject.
Very understandable
long lectures but very interesting class and professor as well highly recommended!! would love to take again
He is a very helpful teacher and he tries his best so you can get an A. If you takes notes and read the material before class you will find out that the class is very simple. I totally will love to take the class with him again. The best Psych teacher ever.
He's awesome and so helpful
If you want an engaging class, this is not that class for you. Mr. Pescheck is an intelligent teacher who is pretty nice... Though he can often be frustrating if you are actually interested in the material. Don't overthink the papers, he will give an A to anyone who doesn't make obvious spelling or formatting errors.
this class is so boring. I regret taking this class, the test are no where near his lectures. HE DOES NOT GIVE STUDY GUIDES FOR TEST OR QUIZES! He just does powerpoints, but if you LOVE psychology then this class is for you, if it isnt and you are just taking it because you need credit, dont take this one! I will say one thing he is funny and nice.
Really cool and funny professor! I would definitely take him again. its not an easy A but in college you have to work for it. He is really helpful and is well educated on psych!
Excellent professor. I really enjoyed this class. His good humor makes this class very fun. The class was very interactive. I learned a lot. Different way to teach. I love this class.
I love this professor. He's so hot!!!! He gives us a lot of chance to get extra points, and the test are very easy if you take notes in class. Did I forget to mention that he's hot? He is so dreamy!!!
Awesome teacher, and he's hilarious too. Just make sure to show up to class take notes and you should be fine.
Excellent professor. I like the jeopardy games during exam reviews. He is good, could be better too.
Professor P is a great teacher. He makes class funny which in turn makes you want to attend. Homework is fairly nonexistent. There are some papers that you have to write but he is a pretty easy grader when it comes to that. Tests can be difficult, just pay attention. Extra credit is given.
Professor Peschek is a fantastic professor. He's so funny and keeps every lecture interesting. He is willing to help students with whatever they may need. I would definitely take another class with him. Just make sure you read the chapters and take notes and you'll pass. Oh and he's pretty hot.
Amazing professor. He's hilarious and tries to make the topics very interesting. Lectures were very long but it was a summer class for three hours. Make sure to write everything down from the slides and the things he repeats. He makes sure everyone is doing their best. I would definitely take this class again!
Awesome professor. The group projects are fun but there are only a few. The papers are easy as well. The quiz's serve as exam practice and he tries to make lectures interesting. It's not a tough class just read the book and jeopardy also helps.
Professor Peschek is amazing! Really funny lectures and I really recommend going to his lectures since he makes the information relatable and presents it in an understandable way. Small little ways of getting extra credit but it was an over fun class!!
He is definitely heavy on cheesy jokes, he knows how to get your attention. His power points are clear and easy to follow and take notes from. He starts with the difficult chapters in the book so when the final comes around it's on the last 3 easy chapters. There is 5 papers (1-2 pages), 5 quizzes, 5 group activities, and 3 test. He is HOT AF!
Great professor, lectures were long because I took it over the summer but he always found a way to make it fun. Very knowledgeable over Psychology and he even teaches Statistics at CSULB because he wants to help students who feel anxious about math. That's the the kind of professor he is!
Took his class over the summer and LOVED it. Although it was early, and the classes were long, he made it fun. Absolutely loved the Jeopardy Review before every test. Plus, he's super cute!
I took him in the summer and the class was amazing! He really likes group activities which allowed me to meet amazing people who are now my friends. His lectures are really easy to understand. Just study those and you'll do great on the quizzes and exams! Wonderful professor and one of the reasons why Psychology is my major.
He is amazing. many extra credit, and he reviewed before quiz and exam. Take once a week course.
coolest professor on the entire planet! his lectures are really easy, and he's one of the funniest professors I've had so far. we played jeopardy for our reviews before the test. and his discussions were fairly easy too. also, he's super hot.
I just finished taking Professor Peschek's Psych 1 course and I absolutely loved it! He's super funny, and his lectures are great. He makes class fun and interesting. The best parts were the cool documentaries he played and of course the final round of Who wants to me an A student "hot seat game" lol hilarious and helped us learn! Awesome class!
i enjoyed having this professor. his class was fairly easy (as long as you study the questions in the textbook, you'll do fine on tests and quizzes) he is pretty funny and makes jokes throughout class. he is nice and pretty easy going, does not accept late work
Studying notes outside of class, to keep information in memory, is key.
Easy class. Really makes psychology simple, plus the textbook used is very easy and cheap. Hilarious guy, adds some jokes that can make the class laugh. Plenty of note taking during lecture, but it can also be done through the textbook. He also does group activities and chapter discussions based on what will be covered.
He is an amazing professor! I loved going to class! He does not require much that you will be loosing your head but you do have work. Teaches off PP, which he can share his slide if you ask. 3 exams and a handful of quiz's and discussions paper(easy & every other week). Take him you wont regret it!!
took him for a 8 week summer session, He is straight forward read before you get to class, all of the test/quiz are based off of the book, he does jeopardy of the questions before an exam which is helpful. do your work hes pretty funny too enjoyed his class
I had him for a 8 week summer class and he is by far the best professor for Psych 1. 3 major exams, he does jeopardy right before the exams which is very helpful. During Jeopardy, he basically is giving you the answers to the exams.
Hes such a great professor. I took him during summer and it was easy. Show up and pay attention youll pass. I would miss some days or leave early. Still passed. He gives out little quizzes which are easy. He plays jeopardy before his exam which is helpful. He uses the cheapest text book which is a plus! Definitely take him! You wont regret it.
If his class is open, TAKE IT! You wont regret it. I took his Intro to Psych class and he made the material simple, relatable, and easy to learn. Plays a very helpful Jeopardy game before exams for extra credit. Hes funny, fashionable, and knows what hes teaching. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Textbook is cheap and we dont use it during class.
Teacher is great! His class was very interesting and I learned a lot, highly recommend him!
Read a chapter each week and write a paper on each chapter. Really easy class nothing overwhelming or difficult. He plays a jeopardy game right before an exam which is helpful .
I've taking Psychology 3 times in the past, and wondered how did I possibly fail, it's so easy. He teachers in a manner where you want to engage in the class, he use great and relatable examples, he makes it fun to learn, great job. I do hate discussion papers lol but there aren't many.
Super great professor! Took Psych 1 over the summer as my first college class and I passed with an A easily. He gives very interesting lectures that keep you engaged and plays jeopardy before each exam which helps a lot! Discussion papers were quite boring, but overall super interesting and fun class.
he's literally such a great teacher :') i thought it'd be a boring class but now im thinking of switching my major to psych! the class was so fun and i enjoyed the overall atmosphere!
His class was really fun and pretty easy. He has a unique sense of humor and really grabs the attention of his students. Lectures are a bit lengthy, but he makes them interesting and easy to follow. Hes definitely passionate about psychology and you will learn something from his class.
This was my first time taking an asynchronous class and it was super easy and straight forward. Although we didnt get to see Professor Peschek, his lectures posted online were very informative and straight to the point. Definitely read all the chapters assigned in the book if you want an A in the class.
I had Professor Peschek in fall semester 2020 online arranged time meetings. He is very specific when it comes to grading, but overall his class was cool. We had one group assignment, about 4 or 5 discussion boards, and about 2 assignments per week.
Although the context of his class was interesting, he wasn't very forgiving when it came to late work. My grandfather is currently sick in the hospital with COVID and in critical condition, which I explained to Professor Peschek, and he wouldn't even give me one extra day to turn in an assignment. Quiz answers aren't always easy to get online.
I was excited for this class but was completely let down. He required us to do so many assignments and gave us no leniency on time. When I had problems with a file not uploading, he wouldn't let me email him my work even though I did the assignment. His lack of empathy was startling considering we are all struggling through a pandemic.
I have to say this professor I thought would be a good one but he gives you assignments back to back and on top of that he wants you to do your assignments a specific way or else if u dont u will lose points . I will not be taking his class agian !
Was a little nervous taking this class my first semester of college, but loved Benjamin Peschek and passed with an A! Most of the assignments are based on the textbook (super easy to understand) and videos/documentaries. He lets you be creative, but grades according to the effort you put in. Definitely recommend taking him!
I took Professor Pescheck during the winter for human sexuality. He made the entire course easy to follow and easy to read. There is a lot of writing for this course but worth taking the class. Discussions were fun too. Definitely take this Professor for psych10 he was awesome and I had COVID in the beginning and he gave me extra days to do hw
Prof Pescheck truly cares about his students' success. He will work with students to improve their grade. The research paper is a semester long group project. Some of the work is submitted as a group but most of it is individual work. The multiple checkpoints helped keep me on track with my paper. There are a few quizzes and other misc papers.
Professor Peschek made psychology engaging. Assignments were thought-provoking, making learning enjoyable. His personal approach online showcased genuine care. Despite being virtual, attention to detail and mastery of the textbook were evident. The curriculum was impressive.
Most unorganized professor. Cass was online and he doesn't organize it by modules, just one big project divided in chunks with instructions all over the place. Changes the instructions after posting them so you need to go constantly back and make sure you're not missing something. A lot of nonsense assignments that worth a few points.don'trecommend
Class was really straight forward. You do have to read all the lectures, but it isn't too bad just as long as you stay on top of it. We only had one group project and it was a little weird since it is an online course, and not everyone participated. Overall he's really chill, just do the work and you should be fine.
I love Peschek! I took online class. Tests = written essays frm txtbk readg, summarize what U read & relatable experiences/eg. 1 grp drawing & grp essay. Easy class, but time consuming to read, draw, write everythg. I DIDNT DO FINAL bc I turned in FULL CREDIT WRK. I took COSA 1, Yoga & this class for 5 units total in fall 2020 & passed w/ all A's.
Professor P is a great teacher. He does a very great job teaching difficult material and simplifying it into well-made powerpoints and fun kahoots that get everyone involved. The high-level teaching and practice quiz questions simplifies the class. It was a great class for my first semester in Long Beach City College.
Professor Peschek's PSYCH1 class was manageable with engagement. The assignments can be time-consuming, but the textbook and videos make the content straightforward. Unstuck study was a huge help for study prep.
Professor Peschek Research Methods class is not recommendable. The course is based off a 15+ paper which includes multiple group project within it. Writing the paper is not the challenging part, working with a 4-5 person group all semester is. If there are challenges in a group he will NOT help resolve ANY issues. He doesn't care for his students.
For a professor that's been in the game for over 10 years, he's still very passionate about his classes. The classes are lecture heavy and the textbook is overwhelming but his presentations makes it easier to digest the material. All his lectures are very entertaining, just be prepared to write papers and study for quizzes.
He makes psychology genuinely interesting. His lectures are well-structured, he's approachable, funny in a low-key way, and clearly cares about his students. He's also very fair with grading if you put in the effort and keep up with the material, you'll do well. He's responsive to emails and willing to help if you're struggling. Lots of extra cred!
One of the best prof at LBCC for psych! Caring demeanor, communicative in expectations, understanding in student participation ability. Very clear requirements, good sample assignments/references, quick response to questions. Very thorough w/ realistic expectations of students. Helpful commentary to improve grades throughout the class.
Professor Benjamin Peschek does the best of his abilities to convey the material to the class. I would take this professor again in the near distant future. He provides extra credit and great feedback for writing materials.
The professor explains the material clearly, and lectures are well-structured. Tests are challenging but reflect what's taught in class. Attendance is important, if you miss class, you'll likely miss key content and struggle on exams. Hightly recommend him!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
67%
Textbook Required
50%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
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1
5.0
(1)50203
5.0
(1)71306
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(1)PSY100
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(2)PSYHOLOGY1
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(1)Difficulty by Course
Psych2
4.0
50203
3.0
PSYCH131
3.0
PSYCH1
2.0
32414
2.0