I enjoyed this class every single session and enjoyed the subjects we explored. I will retain everything I learned from the class and apply it to my personal life.

Learned a lot, hard class, instructor very knowledgable -- covers a lot of material. Expects everyone to read all the book before the lecture. Exams hard but fair.

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Best class I had this semester. Really taught me to think.

Interesting class, learned how to study better, manage time, about the environment, how to argue. Lots of work, exams are tough, but teacher tells everything on exam.

aside from being a raging evolutionist, she was effective in presenting the material. you'll never get out of class early, but she'll give you lots of ways to supplement your at home study time. very tough class, lots of memorization. using the book is key...

I really enjoyed this class. She is very nice and knows her stuff. Make sure you do the reading and don't miss class. The study guide really helps too! There is a lot of material but if you study hard you will do fine.

She is so far one of the best professors I've had here at CSULB. She is very straighforward when it comes to her expectations. She tells you exactly what you need to do to do good in her class. It is not an easy class and you really have to work hard. If you don't study and do the minimum don't expect to get an A.

I have had Dr. Deckard for two classes as she is a great teacher, but her classes are not easy, they are what a college class should be like. As in, you actually have to study. Do not take her if psych is not your major, take her if you want to learn and are a serious student.

this class is pretty tough so, it's impossible to get through it without reading your book COVER to COVER and studying like crazy. her lectures aren't always interesting, but i don't know how exciting you can make action potentials. there are several difficult assignments that are helpful when studying. she's pretty sarcastic; i found her funny.

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She's helpful if you talk to her, but it's a hard subject for most so obviously this is not an easy class. She has higher expectations than most professors at CSULB, but that's a good thing. If you find a way to get interested in the material and study hard, you'll be ok. Plus she gives A's for getting only 85%!

Honestly I'm surprised to see so many negative comments. I seriously thought she was a great teacher! She has such a sarcastic humor too, lol I love it! Anyways It's not a hard class. The book is extremely helpful and so are the practice quizzes online. I'm a really lazy person and I still managed to snag a B. Just study. I cram and I still do ok!

There seems to be a lot of unrealistic ratings for this professor. She knows the subject matter very well and is always prepared to answer any questions. She does cover the most important exam material in class. The subject is hard so she compensates by giving making 85% in the class an A. The projects are not hard. She does not really expect much!

Deckard was a great teacher right from the start! She has really helped me broaden the way I think and see the world around me. Yes, her tests were difficult and there was a lot of homework, but it can all be done if you are a serious student and actually want to learn. I didn't use the book much and still got an A-, so far. (finals are next week)

The best Psychology course and teacher ever! She explains the material so that it's relatable to everyday life; it also helps that she uses humor too. Her lectures review the material very well. The exams are super easy, you just have to read the book! Also, there are 3 behavior explanation mini-papers due (2 pgs.) that are also really easy!

This is the hardest lower division class i've taken for psych.. but she definitely sets the standards high for her students. The subject isn't easy so it's a given that this class is challenging. Follow her study tips: read, do online practice tests, utilize the course packet and study!

I took her twice before w/ A's & I'm taking her again. People who rated her really low are the ones who don't study & then blame their bad grades on her. She knows her stuff really well & her grading scale is fair. Tests are only hard if you don't study. Make sure you actually understand the material b/c her tests requires you to actually think!

Nice and funny. Although lectures could be very amusing, its not worth going if you're not going to pay attention and/or would rather read the text yourself. Assignments are pretty easy and tests are manageable if you actually read. She posts reminders about everything and knows the subject very well.

very fun prof. she's really funny and entertaining while teaching you material spot on very clear. most of material is in book so i only come to class to hear her jokes. no homework except for 3 2 page papers on stuff in the book, VERY easy assignment. tests are a little hard but some questions are ridiculously easy. just study hard, easy class

She is sarcastic but at the same time very straight forward on things. She tells it how it is.She's like the main character in Driving Lessons. The course isn't a cakewalk but it is fun and I did learn a lot. Just do the work,AND hold on to it once you get it back. I learned the hard way. Do the online quizzes for many questions come from there.

Professor Deckard is a very cool lady. She's cynical, but funny, and her lectures can be interesting sometimes. If you wan't an easy A, DON'T take this class. But if you don't mind reading every week, and getting the most out of a Psych class, then take her. You'll learn alot. Exams are kind of difficult, but if you study hard enough, you'll pass.

If you take her with WileyPlus, the textbook is online, don't waste money on the book. Her class was easy with Wiley because most of her questions came from the quizzes given through Wiley Memorize those and you're fine. Sit in the front, she's nicer to you. Mostly reads off slides...sort of boring but sometimes inserts anecdotes. She's funny.

I absolutely love this class. probably one of the best professors I've had.Very funny,sarcastic,very interesting lectures.I got an A on almost all tests,and i am terrible with tests. Read the material and an A is inevitable.tests are spaced perfectly and only cover about 2 chapters per test so you never feel slammed or over-welmed with information.

Honestly, people think this class is hard its not. just read the book, that all you have to do. there are about 6 exams, 3 behavioral explanations, and 2 hours of experimentation. she lets you redo papers, shes sarcastic but funny. you dont even have to go to class b/c most questions are based on the book. JUST READ!

I didn't think the class was bad at all, although, I haven't taken any other psych class to compare it to. Deckard was kind, and she talked about things that we would later read from in the book. I don't remember the tests being that hard. Just pay attention and you'll do fine!

Im a freshmen and she was one of my favorite professors. She made the class fun,I mean school is school, but she was funny.Her exams were appropiate because everything she taught was from the book and the exams covered everything we read and she lectured. Going to the lectures helped me grasps the material better. I recommend Betty Deckard!

attend lecture and read the assigned pages, that being said and done you'll get an A, she grades by the curve. do connectpsy and the experiments. she's very nice and funny. take notes on lecture and go on review days. attend study groups because they give you freebies to questions on exams and they're very helpful!

I really liked her, she was pretty straightforward about everything. Tests are basically 95% on what you read in the book, so if you miss some lectures just read to catch up. TA for the class arranges study groups which help a lot when studying for the exams. Not a hard class!

This class is not to difficult if you show up. If you show up and leave early it's her pet peeve, so just don't leave mid-class. She takes a lot of the test questions from the Online practice tests/quizzes. The TA holds study groups which are helpful. Dr. Deckard has a sarcastic sense of humor, which just makes everything she says way better.

I actually enjoyed this class. She has a sarcastic sense of humor so listening to her lecture is actually entertaining and you won't get that bored. As long as you do all the easy assignments and actually study for the test, easy A. Even if you don't do well on the tests, but do all the assignments, you'll probably end up with a B.

This class is tolerable. I liked her personality and her lectures didn't bore me. As long as you do all the assignments (& they're easy too)I think you'll do fine. The midterms/tests aren't hard as long as you study the material from the book. The final is an easy A, presentation.

Straightforward class. Homework and online quizzes help boost your grade, so make sure you do it, and obviously correctly. Take good notes. Other than that, she knows what she's saying and is pretty interesting. Sometimes she can be callous and sarcastic, but that's just her humor.

Just try. If you're taking this psych class because you're interested in psych, you won't be disappointed. Very sarcastic, knowledgeable, and gives good notes. Test are hard, but if you "study" the day before the test by reading notes and the book, you shouldn't get anything lower than a C. Homework isn't too difficult. It boosts your grade, and she let's you redo papers. I averaged a C on tests and a high B on hw and quizzes, so I ended up with a B in the class.

I definitely recommend taking this class, she has a really sarcatic yet funny sense of humor that makes the lectures interesting. One of my favorite teachers, also very willing to help students outside of class.

This class is really easy if you turn everything in. Deckad is very funny and i loved going to class because her lectures were very down to earth. Most of the questions come from, or are similar to, questions that are provided in the practice quizes online. her grading scale is curved so an 85=A. i recommend this class.

She is sarcastic and funny. Her lectures were interesting and she is very knowledgeable. Homework due almost every class so pay attention to what needs to be turned in. This class can get hard sometimes so study!!

She is extremely sarcastic therefore funny. Alot of people cant stand her but I really liked her and the class. She made psych fun but not too easy. It helps to go to class and pay attention because she explains thigns well. She made psy fun, but follow the syllabus because she wont tell you if something is due. Good Prof.

Received an A; this class was my most time-consuming one. You don't have to attend class at all. Tests based strictly on the textbook. For most of the test questions, you have to apply your knowledge from your reading to answer scenerio questions. Class is based on 5 exams, 2 papers, 3 online quizzes, and a few side assignments.

She is not tough. She expects people to have already made that jump from high school to college in terms of writing and maturity. She's pretty nice in person. In fact, compared to her TA, she was an angel. Her TA was a really big jerk. Hw and online quizzes boost your grade up a lot. If you do them correctly. And her grading isn't like other psy 100 profs. For example a 87-100 is an A, 77-86 is a B and so on. At least that's how it was for my semester. Maybe she changed it. Look @ her syllabus.

Class was easy. There's a tad bit of work, but it's easy and not time consuming. Buy and read the book. It's a pretty straight-forward class. Sometimes extra credit is given if you stay for a lecture after a test. You'd the she was strict because of her age but The professor is very witty and fun.

Probably the best professor I have ever had the pleasure to know.

She is the easiest and nicest teacher there is!! none of her tests are cumulative, no midterm or final! I've gotten an A on all her tests because i read the chapters that she Clearly assigns:) She does have her funny moments, but ya she mostly lectures about what you read the night before, but who cares, no final like Prof. Span!! lol.

She's not the evil prof this page makes her out to be. Her exams are easy, the whole course is laced with extra credit opportunities, and she's pretty entertaining.

Awesome teacher. I was pretty intimidated at first after reading all the comments about her. She's not bad at all. She just has a different sense of humor. There's barely any work. You can choose between coming to class or reading the module. Either one will help prepare you for the test. Final isn't cumulative. Definitely recommend.

I really enjoyed this class. She is funny, and her lectures are entertaining. Her powerpoints are not just outlines of the chapters, there is outside information included that helps you to further understand the material. She is super nice, and a little intimidating at first, but i definitely recommend taking her class.

This class was a breeze! Her class isn't cumulative! no midterm or final! No surprises. The tests are easy as long as you read the chapters she assigns. If you want a stress-free class, choose her, I also learned a lot from going to class even though she just goes over the textbook. My favorite class this semester. (because no midterm or final)

she's a good teacher, keeps things funny and interesting. you don't really need to go to class because everything she says is in the book, but if your not a fan of reading definately go. its worth the time. id suggest sitting in front, otherwise you will get bored and not everything she says or shows can be heard or seen from far away.

I managed to pull off a B despite missing a couple of assignments. I suggest you don't miss any classes cus there is a good amount of homework. And do the homework, it should be easy. Extra credit is given. She's really funny. Definitely not as bad as others have said!

I managed to get an A although this class was very time consuming. STUDY A LOT. TYPE AND DO ALL YOUR HOMEWORK (no matter how stupid it is). Do the extra credit assignment. B's on exams and an excellent homework grade will assure an A. The class leaves you sad since she talks negatively a lot... but she has her own humor to make up for it.

Class isn't too hard. Just read or go to class. 5 tests (including final that is not cumulative), 2 BEs, a few short online quizzes and a brain diagram. BE's are pretty easy and you get a chance to redo them for full credit. Studying is required. She's a good teacher and is very helpful.

85% is an A. 75% is a B. nuff said.

Deckard knows her stuff. She is very sarcastic, opinionated, and hilarious and it makes the class fantastic! She lectures separately from the book so you learn double material and the exams were online so that was helpful. I learned so much in this class and would recommend it for anyone! Studying and reading required to do well.

This teacher irritates me. She is so sarcastic and her class is just a damper on my day. She lectures straight from the book. I never went to class and I did fine on the tests. The online quizzes are dumb and oddly worded. Not much homework but she's kind of a tough grader. At least she lets you re-do the assignments to make up points.

She is the best psych prof, i really loved this class. she knew her stuff.

I don't understand why people find this class difficult. You never have to go to class and although she does go completely off topic in her lectures, it shouldn't matter because the exams are based entirely on the book. As long as you read, you'll do just fine.

Easy class. Straight forward. No tricks. Attendance is not mandatory, as class is held in a lecture hall of 200-300 people. However, purchasing of the book will be mandatory if you want a class. Reading the book is also necessary. I believe there for 3 exams, all of which were multiple choice. Class is cake.

I took Dr. Deckard for a retake. She doesn't take roll but she gives extra credit for attendance if people leave. 5 exams, a brain diagram, BEs. Typical PSY 100 class. You DO need to read the book, and the class uses WileyPlus. Her lectures are boring but she does know her stuff. Answered everyone's questions. Take her, she's not bad.

Students complained about her and said she was too hard, but really the material for this class was difficult, and she did her best to explain clearly. Gave two online exams, let us two pages of notes for the final, curved exams, and gave out extra points. She knew the material was hard and she helped us best she could. Would take her again.

Overall, I REALLY enjoyed her class. It is necessary to do the reading to do well on quizzes, and their is a lot of material. However, to earn an A in her class all you need to get is an 85% which is pretty cool.

Dr Deckard is a very tough teacher . Like the tag says get ready to read this class is no joke one of the hardest teachers i have ever had. Two in class tests, 3 online exams, and various assigments

Attendance isn't mandatory as long as you read the book. She is a really nice professor overall. Just make sure you read!!

Took Deckard for critical thinking, she is a tough grader but overall her lectures are very interesting and I enjoyed her class. Attendance is the key to an A: she goes over everything on the test, no surprises, but it is tough. Expect homework though which she may or may not collect. There are 3 exams and 1 final. An 85% is an A in her class.

She made an interesting subject, dry, boring, & painful. I worked my butt of in this class, but I constantly felt disrespected by her. She's very upfront with her beliefs, & openly insults anyone who disagrees with her. She's very negative; I felt drained every time I left class. She gives lots of meaningless homework & projects. Avoid taking her!

Yes, she does come off as opinionated and goes on tangents sometimes, but she's actually a really nice and hilarious lady! Lectures are pretty straight forward and occassionally she incorporates interesting facts and statistics; tests are hard. Reading the book is a must to pass. The grading scale is curved, 85% is an A. Great class overall.

Seems intimidating at first, but actually really nice! She was very funny, and her lectures were always interesting. She also posts lecture notes before the lecture. Everything higher than 85% is an A

She is intimidating but she is nice and tries to explain the material well. I suggest copying down the notes before class and read the textbook. The test are somewhat confusing but if you read the textbook, go over key vocab and review the notes it should be fine.

A lot of people disliked her but I didn't mind. Don't sweat it. You honestly don't have to show up to class; if you have an assignment due tell a pal to turn it in or just go. READ THE TEXTBOOK at least three days before an exam. You do have to memorize everything but it's better than going to class. P.S. I LOVE HER LIBERAL VIEWS THO.