I studied for 20 hours for one of his exams and still didn't do well. The averages for his multiple choice exams are a little more than 50%... so don't expect to do well on the exams. You can do all you want to study but it won't help

He absolutely refuses to let anyone get a good grade in his class with his impossible exams and unfair curves, although he is a nice guy. Basically, avoid him at all costs when taking PSYCH 111.

If you pay attention in lecture and skim the readings the exams are easy (at least in the summer section). He takes time to make hammer in the important points for the class and always answers questions fully.

Honestly, you do the reading and the class is not hard. I LOVE his lectures, hes extremely interesting, and has definitely got me to like psychology. People who didnt like him probably just didnt read.

I don't know why people say he curves the grades, because he doesn't. And it's definitely not impossible to get an A because I am. I think people give him a bad grade because the expected psych111 to be extremely easy and then they're bitter when they find out they have to study. Malley gives interesting lectures and I enjoyed the class.

He puts up an interesting lecture, but you have to know your stuff. He doesn't curve, but there is a good cushion with small online quizzes.

The whining is unnecessary. Professor Malley is a good teacher and teaches the class very well. The people who complain about his class are bitter that this wasn't a given A+.

I really enjoyed this class. It was very interesting and Mally was a great professor. I only took this class because I needed more credits but afterwards I was very happy that I took the class.

I loved Malley's class. And it really isn't all that difficult if you're willing to spend some time reading and studying. It's VERY interesting, he's a great lecturer, and I learned more in one semester than the vast majority of other classes I've taken. If you're not going to whine about having to study a little, get Malley because he's great.

Well, I'm in psych 111 right now. Psychology in my opinion is very interesting. In this class, you are not guaranteed a passing grade just because you study.The exams are REDICULOUSLY HARD! there are only 4and they consist of 40 questions...Don't let that fool you. You just might want to drop him IMMEDIATELY ♥

Very reading intensive class. Very active. Simply going to lecture is not going to cut it, and neither is simply reading the book. You've gotta read and go to lecture. The tests are hard, but you cover a lot of material. A good class, but not one for students who are lazy or have large course loads.

His tests are very difficult. He's a very nice guy though, and i thought it was sort of cool that he could use his own personal life as examples.

Malley is a very good lecturer and a funny guy in general. His tests are NOT that hard if you have half a brain and spend some time studying for them. If you don't want to study for your tests, don't take this class (or just go to State). Great professor.

Definitely not an easy class, but not impossible either. His lectures are usually completely different from the textbook, so you definitely have to read and pay attention in class to do well. Malley is a good teacher, and the class is interesting, you just have to be willing to dedicate some time.

He is a good teacher and the people who say he is hard are probably illiterate or just trying to prevent you from taking a great class.

Easy and fun! Great teacher.

Hard class, but possible to gat an A.

He is an interesting professor, but his tests are fairly difficult. His tests often, cover a lot of textbook material he doesn't cover or review in class. But, if you do the readings - the class itself is not as difficult as it is made out to be.

I enjoyed going to lecture, although it was unnecessary for success. Discussions are not useful. The book was fun and easy to understand, and VERY important to read, as most of the 4 tests were based solely on the textbook material. Overall a very interesting and fairly easy class with a good professor as long as you know to read the book.

Awesome class, interesting lectures, keeps your interest, recommend

i love brian malley

I really enjoyed Brian's class. The tests are pretty reasonable; they use a lot of material from lecture AND the book, so it helps to read and attend lecture. He made lecture interesting and funny, which was refreshing.

Really interesting lectures. Assignments are pretty easy (no exams! no long papers!) & as long as you spell check them (since I've heard people getting point deduction for spelling errors), you should be fine. Definitely a good psych elective to take.

A competent professor, Mr. Malley's lectures are about as interesting as intro psych can be, and the man himself has a decent sense of humor, greatly improving things. His tests are harder than they seem: READ YOUR BOOK. Further, it is necessary to serve a test subject in several psych experiments to pass: this is sometimes inconvenient.

I learned a lot however his exams are difficult. You have to be willing to reflect on the reading to do well on the exams. However half your grade is based on section and the other on lecture.

He was a great lecturer, he tried to make it interesting with personal anecdotes and film clips. Half the class depends on discussion section, so I didn't have much interaction with him. Tests were DEFINITELY harder than in the other intro psych classes, but not impossible. Read the book very well, take notes in class, and you're fine.

This just illustrates how you can't believe what people say on this website. Malley was a terrific professor and I'm amazed that so many people found this class difficult and boring. I thought it was interesting, and not very hard at all. Maybe psych majors are just whiny. This class was great.

Such an amazing man.

His exams have little to do with what he lectures on, it's all from the book. He is by far the hardest Psych111 prof. Try to schedule another professor for this course if possible. He tries to be funny all the time, it kind of gets old.

Malley keeps lectures interesting with video clips and good examples in his powerpoints. He also posts lecture outlines online which is nice. His tests are tough because you can't just memorize the facts - you have to be able to apply the facts to real situations.

I went into this class with really low expectations after several friends told me that Dr. Malley was a terrible teacher. They could NOT have been more wrong. Dr. Malley was enjoyable, interesting, and helpful at every turn. He used great visual aids and anecdotes to compliment the material. Just READ THE BOOK and go to lecture and you'll do fine.

Dr Malley is by far the best freshman psych teacher available. But his tests are tricky as hell. You go in feeling very prepared and feel like you aced it when you turn it in, but after you get the grade back its so low you think something happened with the scantron machine. be prepared to study a lot if you take this class

Very good lecturer, definitely prepared and brings up interesting/debatable points on many if not all topics. Rather funny as well. First third of semester perfect lectures, a little unclear on certain topics in second and third--perhaps he doesn't like these topics as much. Tests are hard, and the class is relatively easy esp if you took AP pysch.

DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!!!! i took this class and everybody talks about how psych 111 is an easy A of a class and it is. Not if you take Malley though as is was not only my hardest class but also the one i did the most work for. Take the class just with another professor. Test are impossible! Stay away!

I am so surprised by some of the claims here. I loved Dr. Malley! Lectures were always interesting and he's a funny guy. Just read the book and go to lecture and you will be fine on the tests. I am NOT that smart and I got A's on every single one. It's not a blow off class, but if you study you'll be fine.

I could see why someone would not like Malley, but I actually enjoyed him quite a bit. I thought he was quite humourous, well spoken, and generally an interesting speaker. This was the only class I never missed. You do have to read the text book though, his tests- though he says they're not meant to- are extremely tricky.

exams are tricky

If you have interest in Psychology he's a good professor - clearly smart. But I simply wanted an easy A, and he's the one psych 101 section in which that's not possible. Lectures are clear, but the tests come from the textbook. Take another professor for an easy a

I enjoyed Dr.Malley's class. He is enthusiastic about teaching this introductory class and tries to make it interesting through showing short-clips and movies that I found to be very helpful. I recommend you to go to his office hours if you have any doubts in lecture materials or in readings. Make sure you go to his every lecture too.

Brian Malley is interesting, intelligent, and funny. However the tests are way way way too hard. To put it simply, I did much better in Organic Chemistry than I did in Psych 111. I like the class, just not the grade.

I loved 111 with Malley, and then HATED 313. I was extremely disappointed. The whole grade is based on a group project and pop quizzes (no exams or papers.. nothing of substance) and his lectures are lacking in content. GSI is horrific. This class had lots of potential, but it's just a mess.

Really funny, easy to understand. Slightly harder than other teachers from what I've heard, but not hard to get an A or B.

While Malley is a super nice guy, and he definitely knows his material, the quizzes are hard. He got rid of finals and tests and tried to make the grading easier for people to obtain an A, but it was still difficult. You definitley have to go to his lectures, he doesn't announce when a quiz will be, if you miss a quiz, it's a zero. No redos.

No exams or tests, but pop lecture quizzes instead. Contrary to previous comments, the quizzes are pretty easy (They are all open book!). Dr. Malley is a pretty funny and entertaining professor, and he'd better be, since attendance at lecture is pretty much mandatory (pop quizzes are not retake-able). I'd recommend the class.

Dr. Malley seemed like a nice guy, but his lectures were boring sometimes. The pop-quizes were pain because it forces you to come to class for sometimes pointless lectures. It sucks having most of your grade based on 10 point quizzes.

Very smart and willing to help. His quizzes aren't that hard, as they are all either open book/notes or group quizzes.

Super easy class. No tests or exams. Attendance is mandatory because of random pop quizzes (my grade went down from being sick for 2 weeks and missing 2 quizzes in section & lecture). Pop quizzes are open book. You have to write 2 easy papers for section and have announced quizzes in there that are tougher than lecture quizzes.

Professor Malley is hilarious, which makes going to lectures fun. This class isn't that hard if you keep up and study for the quizzes.

I loved Dr. Malley's intro psych class! He is always trying to make the class laugh. It was a pretty easy course and really interesting. Plus, no exams and the lecture quizzes were all open book and some were group! Can't beat that

Dr. Malley is a great teacher. He keeps his class interesting and straightforward. People complain that the quizzes are hard but if you pay attention and do the readings they really aren't. Besides all of the quizzes are open book/note. It's the GSIs that you have to watch out for.

Honestly, what is taught in lecture has nothing to do with what is on quizes at all. GSI will determine your grade, and luckily I got stuck with a horrible one so we will see how this semester goes.

Dr. Malley is a funny guy, his lectures are usually really entertaining! He is a difficult teacher though. There are no exams in the class, but the lecture quizzes are a little confusing and if you don't write the exact words Dr. Malley wants your GSI will take off points. If you want an A, probably don't take this class.

He is an engaging guy. I enjoy his lectures. He tries to ensure that people come to lecture by having pop quizzes and other points given out during lecture. no exams, but the quizzes can be deceptively hard

Not a bad professor. Lectures are usually very funny, but don't let them trick you. There are no tests, just 6 open book quizzes that are VERY difficult. You have to have exact wording that he is looking for. And grade appeals are not easy. Interesting class, but bad for the GPA.

The quizzes are not that hard. You just have to read. It's one chapter a week. I read, attended lecture, and wrote decent papers. I'm ending up with a high A. Utilize your GSI's office hours, as well as his, and you will be fine. Basically, do what you are supposed to do instead of looking for shortcuts.

Malley is entertaining but he does not give detailed lecture notes during class or post them online. This is difficult because the room is always noisy! Lecture quizzes are really hard, but you can still get an A in the class even if you dont do well on them because discussion section is most of your grade!

He is an entertaining professor. The lecture quizzes are difficult; however they do not determine your entire grade. Getting a good GSI is key. There are no exams (at least the semester I took it). Your grade really depends on how your GSI grades.

Dr.Malley is a really interesting professor. It is easy to get a good grade in the class but you def. have to do your work. Don't slack off, go to lecture, take good lecture notes and you'll do fine. Also, schedule office hours meetings with him for papers. It will help you a lot.

malley was a great teacher. as long as you go to class and take good notes, you'll have all the answers for the quizzes, and you'll be able to do well. office hours help a lot for the papers.

All the people that complain about him being hard must not know that this is MICHIGAN and work is obviously required for the classes. Go to lecture and actually pay attention, do your reading, go to office hours and you will get a good grade. If you are used to slacking off and not going to class this clearly isn't the class/school for you.

Lecture was great. It was a early morning class, yet rarely I fell asleep. Too bad my GSI sucked... really hurt my liking of this class.

Always go to lecture and always have your notes printed out if you type them. Always be ready for a pop quiz. He was really helpful during the research paper because you could take your drafts to him during office hours and he also really wanted all of us to do well. Stay away if your looking for an easy A, but overall not bad.

Not a bad teacher, really wants his students to go well. He puts outlines of his lectures online before class so if you print those off then you can take notes with those which helps. The biggest thing that hurt me was how specific some of the quiz questions are. REALLY NICE to not have a midterm and final.

Much harder than I expected an Intro Psych class to be. You have to write a research paper (which took MANY hours). Quizzes are NOT multiple choice and are pretty hard. Having a good GSI made this class manageable, but don't take it if you're just looking for an easy A.

Really, people? This class isn't hard if you do the readings and go to lecture. His notes are available online, and you can always go to office hours. Not to mention THERE IS NO EXAM. And as for the quizzes? You can use your books and all of your notes, for crying out loud!

Funny Professor who made class entertaining. They layout of the class was pretty bogus, however. Their are no tests so the whole grade is in-lecture quizzes and a paper. The grading is a bit ridiculous, the phrase nit picky does not do it justice. Despite this, still a great class to take.

Go to discussion & you'll have an A

I thought professor Malley was great! This class was very interesting to me. I enjoyed lectures a lot but the readings weren't super interesting and were boring. As long as you do every assignment and show up for every quiz you should be fine.

Dr. Malley made himself very clear at the beginning of the year how he felt about formatting and attending class. Taking this to heart, I listened to what he said and ended up with an A in the class and loving Psych! Plus I had the best GSI, Emily Kean :)

Class is interesting and Malley keeps class running smoothly. Grading is fair and it is important to take notes in class and attend ALL classes, even discussion. I would recommend this class and this professor!

He is a straight-forward professor. His lectures are interesting. His quizzes are hard! Just take good notes and you'll do fine. Make sure to go to class.

This class is kind of a joke. The grade is calculated based on the best 5 of 6 "pop" quizzes, which are open note, occasionally take-home, occasionally partner. When taking notes during lecture, write down the examples he gives. This helped me very much during the quizzes. This is not a class for someone who is genuinely interested in psych.

Brian Malley is a pretty good professor. The class was interesting, and it was not difficult to pay attention. He spiced lectures up with funny comments and videos. It is not too hard of a class, but it is very possible to do poorly. The class is based pop quizzes, a paper, and discussion work. Overall I would suggest intro psych with Malley.

Dr. Malley is a good professor who makes lectures interesting. Although the quizzes are annoying, it is pretty easy to get an A in the class as long as you go to lectures and discussion and take good notes. I would recommend this class. Definitely more interesting than other intro courses.

Malley is hilarious and is one of the few professors that can keep me awake during lecture. Doing the readings is pointless because the quizzes are either open-book, notes, partner, etc. But he's very specific with how the quizzes and assignments are graded, which makes it VERY easy to get a poor grade. Interesting material, though. I recommend it!

EASY class if you're just looking to fulfill your NS requirement. He is really picky about his grading but just pay attention it's not hard. Attendance isn't required but if you want to do well on the quizes go and take notes-can use on quiz. The class was interesting too he made some funny jokes, sometimes.

Great guy! Controls himself well. Interesting lectures. Mkay. Very funny! Hilarious sense of humor! LOL!!!!!

Great class! Malley is an awesome prof! He always keeps lectures interesting and the time flies by really quickly. Material is super interesting and the class isn't that hard. The grading is pretty picky, but it's honestly worth it because you actually learn things worth knowing. Recommend!!

Great class. Great professor. Lots of (sometimes difficult) readings, but Dr. Malley does a good job at pinpointing the important stuff. 6 quizes, a few out of class writing assignments, weekly synopsis assignments (not that hard, but everyone acts like they are). My only critique: Somewhat confusing grading system.

Brian is hilarious!!!!!!! His lectures were always interesting and the class was pretty easy as long as you payed attention and took notes and read occasionally. However he was a little bit picky about grades and he also had some strange rules but other than that the class was great.

The class was fairly easy, didn't go to class much. No exams, only 6 quizzes in which the top 5 were taken. All quizzes were open note, some were open laptop too. The quizzes were pop quizzes. Discussion section was very boring but a chance to make some easy points.

Malley is pretty annoying with his quizzes. The questions are so vague but require such specific answers. Overall pretty easy class-take notes and come to lecture and you will get an A

My favorite class so far!! He is really nice& funny and good at explaining and engaging students. First few quizzes are hard and make u wanna die! But it gets better and he also gives out extra credits at the end of the course. easy A. Discussion sessions are fun if you are interested in psych. It really depends on YOU!

No exams. 6 quizzes with open notes. Takes top 5 quizzes. Plenty of extra credit in the end. Skim your book once a week and it's an easy A. Highly recommend.

This was definitely one of my favorite classes I've taken at the University of Michigan. I am not a Psych major but I still was able to so well in this class and it was not difficult if you paid attention and took good notes!

Never had to do a synopsis assignment. Great teacher, hilarious and very interesting. Would definitely recommend this class.

Great class! Follow the rules on syllabus & you'll get an A! His quizzes are easy (open note) so go to class and pay attn! Skim the book to take notes. Only downside is each discussion section is different, my GSI had us do a few papers, but all relatively easy and interesting. Tell yourself it's interesting material, and you will enjoy the class!

I thought this class was going to be easier than it was. He's very nit picky with the answers on his quizzes. You can get points off for improper formatting on papers, too. However, if you follow the guidelines and pay attention it's a pretty easy class. And Malley knows what he's talking about. He's a good guy overall, too.

Pretty easy class. For the quizzes, just answer the questions in the lecture summaries that he gives you beforehand. I really actually enjoyed going to lecture cause Professor Malley always made it interesting. Warning: Don't forget to do assignments/hw. The little points seem trivial, but they're actually worth a LOT since there aren't many assign

the class is easy because there are only quizzes and no exams and it's all open note. can be a bit boring but overall good.

He is really funny, knowledgeable, and organized. The assignments make sense and he doesn't believe in exams. Awesome professor.

Very funny, very intelligent

Pop-quizzes during lecture make going to lecture mandatory. Quizzes are very nit-picky but not too hard if you take good notes and print his lecture notes, as you can use these materials on the quiz. Worst quiz score is thrown out. Papers are easy. Long readings are not necessary. Malley makes lectures interesting and funny.

The most interesting lecturer I've ever had. He will never try to trick you, even his pop quizzes aren't too horrible. Take good notes, do your readings and you'll have an easy A!

The class is kind of interesting, not that great. As far as professor Malley, he is average in my opinion. He has fairly interesting lectures, however, he lost my respect with a lot of very rude comments and he is inconsiderate of students. Seems arrogant. Pop quizzes are easy. Take good notes.

Brian Malley is a great professor. He weeds out nonsense and useless info and delivers only the most interesting and relevant material. It's easy to get an A in this class, but you must go to lecture so you don't miss the Quizzes. He makes lectures humorous and light-hearted. Overall a great, interesting, easy course.

Every student that goes to class is capable of earning an A. The quizzing system is a bit unorthodox, and I found it to be somewhat useless. This class is psychology at its most basic level so don't expect much.

Great

He is a pop quiz master. So don't skip lecture, but he does give you one free one to drop. He really seems like he cares about how well we do through the emails he sends us occasionally. He also is engaging in lecture and throws in a few jokes to keep it enjoyable. I went in already really liking psych, and he made me like it more.

I love malley so much. very fun and relatable. gets straight to the point about information and keeps lecture interesting for the most part.

Definitely one of the tougher professors I've had at Michigan, but lectures are entertaining. He's an engaging lecturer, and makes you want to go to class. If you ask a question, he'll spend as much time as necessary to make sure you understand before moving on.

Dr. Malley is a great teacher, and he has his quirks during lecture when he's going through some tough stuff. Overall, his personality makes you want to go to lecture, and his six pop quizzes throughout the semester make you want to study. FYI, the lowest score gets dropped. Great intro to psych class, and an easy four credits in the NS requirement

Good professor. Watch out for pop quizzes, they aren't tough but they are spontaneous. He explains the content very clearly.

Brian is very clear, both in the presentation of the material and his grading expectations. This class is not super interesting, but hands down an easy A. Not much work at all. Just make sure to come to lectures because while there are no exams in this class, there are pop quizzes!

Pop quizzes to encourage people to attend lecture, they suck BUT no exams.

Malley is an interesting lecturer, and this is important considering you need to show up to every lecture. There are six pop quizzes throughout the semester and no exams. Show up, sit with friends, and take some notes, and you will get an A. However, be prepared to learn nothing at all.

Malley was a really funny guy, I found the lectures to be pretty interesting, though at times can be boring. I think that comes with the breadth of the topic, very briefly touching on many topics. 75% of the class was gimme points, the rest were the pop quizzes that were challenging, but many were either take home or group.

I loved malley's lectures. very interested in psych and he tells it in a interesting way that makes me want to be there. hes such a nice great guy and very funny at times. hes really laidback and wants to see his students succeed. really loved him and his lectures. i would actually be bummed if I slept through one of his lectures. dont get book

Dr. Malley is a good lecturer and professor. He was extremely helpful in office hours - I highly recommend going to them, and also sitting in the front in lecture! The class itself was alright; I felt as though I was taking notes on the book a lot, but that's optional. I learned a lot. The quizzes are alright, but be sure to print out your notes!

Dr. Malley is a bit odd, but overall a good lecturer. He's clearly passionate about what he is teaching and wants to make a difference in students' lives. 6 pop quizzes that are fairly difficult, but are always open note, and often take home andor group quizzes. Discussion is optional, but helpful for short writing assignments.

Great guy, very laid back but also shows he knows hit stuff

I really liked Malley and Psych 112 is pretty easy. Its almost so easy that you forget about it and some people end up not doing as well as they'd like. Basically you have to go to lecture because theres pop quizzes and you have to keep up with the online work. Its easy to forget about! If you do those two things than its an easy A. No exams!

I loved Dr. Malley. His grading criteria is clear and as long as you put in the work, it's easy to do well. He's a cool guy, and very willing to help you out during office hours. His class format (pop quizzes, journal entries) isn't everyone's favorite but I personally found it very enjoyable.

He's an awesome lecturer, and the 6 quizzes in class are super easy, plus you drop your worst one.

Great guy, loved his call. Very conversational but be prepared for the pop quizzes. Bright side: no exam!

Professor Malley was funny, engaging, and doesn't require much work. I would highly recommend this class for people who need to fulfill a Natural Science requirement.

I guess you can say lecture is mandatory because he gives pop quizzes and theres no make up. 50 points of your grade come from quizzes, and he assigns online chapter exams from chapters of the psych book. (fairly easy). Good thing, there was no midterm/ final and only 2 papers but extremely short. A little effort can get you a solid B

Dr. Malley is seriously so hilarious. You'll love his lectures because he always makes them interesting. You can tell he's passionate about what he teaches, too. He's also very kind when dealing with sensitive topics and has topics/ assignments dedicated to self-improvement. Expect pop quizzes, but they're not so bad because you can use your notes.

Malley is a good teacher, keeps lectures interesting. How to do well: write down everything he says in lecture and all the bold definitions from the book chapters, cause he uses open-note pop quizzes. Definitely have to pay attention and go to lecture but often these quizzes are group or take home so you should be fine. Can be harsh grader.

Malley is a very approachable person and his lectures are fun. Everything is not quite clear, but assignments are easy. Give easy grades and helpful office hours. His dirty jokes are the best!

Professor Malley knows a lot about psychology and his lectures are interesting. He is an entertaining lecturer. There are no tests just 6 open note pop quizzes so you can't miss class. The quizzes are pretty hard but the other assignments are easy to do well on. Must take notes on lecture and readings to be prepared for quizzes. Readings are long.

Easy A as long as you show up to lecture, take notes, and do the assignments. He assigns readings but you don't actually have to do them. Lots of easy homework and assignment points & the other 25% of your grade is pop quizzes. Lowest quiz grade is dropped. Only buy online version of the book, paper is useless. Overall easy/interesting class

Dr. Malley is an engaging teacher, and he's entertaining. He does not give traditional exams. The pop quizzes he gives are extremely specific, so take down notes on EVERYTHING. The other assignments are easy A's if you follow the instructions. The reading quizzes are extremely specific also, but you can keep taking them over and over.

I love that there are no exams, it lets you focus on enjoying the material for the sake of it being interesting, not just to get a grade. Malley tells lots of interesting stories about his own and others' experiences. I always enjoyed going to lecture. WOuld definitely recommend Malley for this class

will need to buy mypsychlab code to do quizzes on textbook. But you can take it however many times u want, &it's mult choice. Just google it. Pop quizzes during lec, mostly group ones. Attendance for discussion, and lots of mini papers that are more personal than academic.

Very nice guy and good teacher, but our grade was mostly based on pop quizzes, which everyone did terrible on. No curve. Thought this would be a good way to bring up my GPA from engineering classes, but wow was I ever wrong.

I had his class at 8:30 and actually enjoyed it, even if I'm not interested in psych. He uses relatable and funny anecdotes and explains things in ways I wouldn't consider. Very humble and down-to-earth, willing to admit when he is out of his depth. Some students are bothered by his slight stutter but I didn't mind at all or notice much.

He was a solid teacher and it was extremely easy to get an A. Your grade is based on 6 open note quizzes and small outside of class assignments which only took about 30 minutes. You will learn a fair amount and lectures are fairly interesting. He sometimes cancels class which was also nice. It is a great natural science credit!

He is a really funny guy. I was bored because of the content but he managed to make it somewhat interesting. All of the assignments are graded by the GSI's so just get to know them and you'll do fine. I would take it again if I had to but not for fun.

This was his first time teaching a first year seminar and he killed it. The class discussions were all based on one book and he always kept it interesting. There are "pop quizzes" but he always hinted at when they would be and you were allowed to use any printed notes. Class got out early much more often than not. Overall, great and fun class!

easy class, reasonable prof

Psych 112 is a pretty easy class, 6 pop quizzes, no exams, some pretty easy homework assignments in discussion. Malley was a pretty cool guy! Lectures were almost always interesting and he was easy to talk to. Be prepared for the pop quizzes!

A very interesting class. Dr. Malley made every topic interesting and easy to understand. That being said it's not an easy class, you really have to work hard for your grade and make sure you keep up on work. I recommend this class for those who are interested in a natural science focused introduction to psychology.

The pop quizzes were somewhat hard in the beginning but this is a good class to take. Easy A.

I took this class to fulfill my natural science requirement and I ended up loving it! not to hard but interesting material

Malley was the definition of fine. Psych 112 was not hard at all. It was completely dependent on your GSI. I had an amazing GSI so I lucked out. Beware of pop quizzes they can be very tough even though they are open note. Rest for he class is cake and you're lucky cuz one quiz gets dropped

Quite possibly the easiest class I have taken. Malley is an excellent professor. He really enjoys teaching and has some pretty funny jokes to complement his lectures. As long as you do all the work and pay attention, it should be hard not to get at least an A-.

All about the pop quizzes so basically you have to come to every single lecture to not miss one. They are open book, and only challenging if you don't pay attention or read beforehand. He is often absent for pain so you get a few days off but when he teaches he throws in a couple jokes, allows questions during lecture, and knows his stuff!

Malley is one of the better professors I've had. Great sense of humor and manages to make lectures interesting. That being said, it's crucial you keep up with lectures and readings! The quizzes are unannounced (but he always drops a hint at least a lecture in advance) and the questions are mostly open ended. I wasn't prepared and ended up retaking.

Great guy, and the class was pretty easy. I found his lectures a little difficult to follow at times and its a little inconvenient that lectures aren't posted. As long as you show up and take notes this class should be pretty straightforward, be prepared for those quizzes though as they can be challenging

super funny teacher. The pop quizzes were petty hard and are graded very harshly so be ware, but atlas there aren't exams. Take extremely detailed notes, including all of the examples he references, because he does not post the slides and you can use your handwritten notes on the quizzes.

Only open note pop quizzes that are graded very harshly but not super difficult to get an A. Take detailed notes and always go to lecture or else you won't pass since he doesn't post the powerpoints online. He's a really good lecturer and makes the topic very interesting so I'm glad I took the class.

Pretty cool guy. If you pay attention and make an effort to print out your notes for the exam its not hard to get a B+/A-. He does not give out A+ unless you go way above and beyond. Super good class for people who are interested in psychology and need a natural science requirement. All in all he's cool.

I like how the class is structured, and the material he talks about is inspirational.

get stuff done early and you are golden. e.g. required research participation or papers if you dont wish to participate. so much easier to get done in the beginning of the term. also, go to lecture and you don't really have to read other than for a few discussion assignments

Basically, you have Joe Rogan as a teacher. More than just a physical resemblance, Prof. Malley also has a history of martial arts, a great speaking voice, and is very intelligent. I encourage you to talk to him in office hours. As long as you attend class and discussion regularly, should be an easy A. No exams, just 6 open note pop quizzes.

I think Professor Malley is a sound person. He's actually quite nice, and very accessible outside of class if you have a question or concern. Don't panic about the seemingly harsh classwork or quiz grading :) I panicked just about all semester, but ended up okay. If you put in the work that he asks of you, you will be just fine.

One of the nicest professors I have met in Michigan. He really wants you to succeed. However I would not take this class again because all readings and lectures were really hard to follow and they get you confused. The class was more wrapped around religion but not psych. Consider this class as your last resort.

I didn't interact much with Professor Malley much! He seemed very kind to those who did ask questions, though. The textbook and work was all on a separate site that was easy to navigate. His lectures were released over time, which I usually sped up a bit to get done with quicker. All in all, I had no complaints!

Super passionate about teaching but the material and exams can difficult.

You do not get feedback on exams unless you have time to make it to office hours. Pretty much graded on 4 exams, he drops the lowest one. Overall good professor, I struggled to do well on exams but did ok in the class

Good professor. Passionate about psych and will try his best to be clear about course material. His exams are hard but fair. You will do well in his class if you take good class, discussion, and homework notes. Pay close attention to class notes. All exams are open notes and in-person. Questions can be worded weirdly, but you get used to it.

Psych 112 with Malley- everything to know: - 8 points extra credit - 74 easy hw points - 6 quizzes 10 pts each; lowest dropped; OPEN NOTE but graded really hard and specific; my lowest was a 7 and my highest was a 10 but many did worse - take good notes on everythinggg - lectures are recorded - go to lecture after quiz 6, there is extra credit :)

Dr. Malley was really nice and clearly knowledgeable. All of the HW is reading and answering questions about pretty hard to read texts, but as long as you give it a good effort he'll give you a 100%. Dr. Malley was helpful in office hours and gave me advice about things beyond the class. Would definitely take class with him again.

This class was easy and not a lot of work. Pretty much all test material was from lectures, so you absolutely have to watch them and take thorough notes. Malley is a good lecturer, just make sure that you actually have to write down what he says in lectures and don't just read the slides. I had very detailed notes and thought tests weren't bad.

Easy A for NS credit. Grade relies mostly off of online hw, which has no relevance to quizzes. Lectures are straightforward so take good notes for the quizzes. No exams, only short open note quizzes throughout the semester. Their structure is frustrating and it's hard to do well on them, but you can still get an A regardless. Lectures are recorded

Dr. Malley is an awesome man who truly loves what he does. His class was always entertaining, and I got a lot out of it. Quizzes can be graded harshly, but I averaged around an A- on them and got an A in the class with no problem. If you go to lecture, there are opportunities for extra credit. Great intro class with a great professor.

Do the achieve and take good notes for the quizzes and you can easily get an A. The quizzes are hard but make sure to go into office hours and review what you get wrong.

He is an amazing professor to me. Very forgiving if you are responsible but beware of his quiz, it is not easy.

Dr. Malley is one of the best professors I've had. His lectures are interesting and he is very organized in his teaching. As long as you take good notes during lecture and have a basic understanding of the concepts, you should be fine. There are no tests, just quizzes, and they are all open-note. Malley also offers extra credit. I highly recommend!

Great professor and class! Quizzes are hard but if you take thorough notes you should be good (make sure to listen to specific examples he gives in lecture, not just lecture slides) and lowest grade is dropped. Extra credit is offered and textbook work is super easy. Would def recommend if you're looking for a pretty relaxed NS credit.

His lectures are very interesting, and he makes the concepts easy to understand. Yes his quizzes are weird, but you can drop the lowest one, and if you study enough you should be fine. He gives out extra credit too. Only real thing against him is he can come across as strict and rude, but not to the point where I would call him strict and rude.

Dr. Malley is a very nice man when interacting with him one-on-one - don't be fooled by his tough attitude in lecture! The quizzes he gives are semi-difficult, but they are open note and anyone who puts in a good amount of effort and takes good notes should get an A.

Attending lectures is key! The quiz answers rely solely on lectures, so the bookworm isn't very useful in that sense. Still do it because it's easy points and helps your grade a lot.

He's a very conscious person and cares a lot for his students. You can tell by the small things. I'm also shocked at how well he understands the material/ how engaging his lectures are.Your gsi also contributes to how much you'll enjoy the class. Make sure to read the textbook for the quizzes, and don't forget to do the hw on time.

I enjoyed his class and the material posted but often felt as though he disregarded the needs of students, such as his policy in which missing a quiz for any reason resulted in an automatic zero. This policy extended to all absences, including that of a friend of mine who was hospitalized.

Nice guy, tough grader, class is very manageable if you are willing to do the work, extra credit offered at the end of the year and sporadically throughout lectures, so attendance can help. Go to office hours. Lectures are engaging and cover interesting subject matter.

Dr. Malley is an incredible professor. I loved his lectures and went to all of them even though he doesn't take attendance. He is funny, likable, and has a very unique teaching style. There are quizzes instead of exams, but they are very difficult. My advice is to take Achieve seriously (HW is not posted on Canvas) and do not memorize the material.

Dr. Malley is very passionate about what he teaches. This class has no exams, but quizzes instead. They are graded particularly hard and if you forget to mention explicit terms points are deducted. Definitely do all discussion and achieve work. 112 is not incredibly difficult but take very good notes in both lecture and discussion.

The quizzes can be tricky, but attending lectures and using resources like unstuckstudy ai really helped me stay on top of the material. The workload is manageable if you're willing to put in the effort.

Class is easy if you take notes on everything he says in lecture and go to Q&A sections before quizzes. Get subject pool done early and the extra credit will be very helpful.

Don't be afraid if you fail the first quiz, I got a 45% and still ended the class with a 95. As long as you take good notes on the lectures you will do well! Very interesting topic and he seems to care a lot about what he is teaching.

Lectures are interesting and I recommend rewatching before quizzes! Quizzes are difficult but weighted very lightly compared to credit-based homework assignments. Offers a decent amount of extra credit and interesting lectures, did poorly on the first two quizzes but ended with an A.

Dr. Malley is a great professor. His lectures are very captivating, and he is very good at using cool animations and innovative slides. The quizzes can be difficult, but they get easier as the year goes on and you are allowed to use your notes. He is very knowledgeable and answers questions during the lecture.

Malley was an awesome professor who really cared about what he was teaching. I will say his quizzes, although open-note, are extremely difficult and criteria is not always clear. Do not be surprised if you fail the first exam, I did, and still ended up with an A. He does gives extra credit, so take advantage of it.

The reviews for Prof. Malley are too harsh. I am horrible at Natural science, but still earned well above an A with two bad quiz scores (55 and 60). They are hard, but SUCH a small part of the grade. Homework and discussion are extremely easy, and most of the points. Do not let the reviews about the quizzes discourage you from taking this class.

Super chill and funny guy. Great lectures. The quizzes are tough, but I didn't do that well on most of them and still got an A. Just do the homework, which is super easy, go to discussion section, and you'll be fine. Great to take as a NS credit if you're not a big science person.

Very nice professor. The workload is very minimal and the homework is easy. The quizzes could be challenging, but they are open-note. I rarely attended the actual lecture tho but the recordings are always uploaded right after class and very clear.