3.9

David Lester

Psychology - Stockton University

3.9
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What Students Say

interesting character

PSYCH001 - 5.0 rating

Definitely take him for Statistical Methods

PSYCH2241003 - 5.0 rating
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PSYCH
Apr 15, 2003

Take any class w/ him and you will enjoy it. He has a great accent and really cool stories. He's very helpful and a cool professor. I wish I could take him again.

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PSYCH
Apr 17, 2003

Really funny stories about his family. Get to find out how interesting his views on life are. Lecture can be a little dry if he doesn't tell ridiculous stories about his Mummy!

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PSYCH
Jul 3, 2003

Definatly kept the class interesting with his stories about his wives .. lol

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GSS2166
Oct 13, 2003

David Lester is amusing and informative. One of the best professors in psychology at Stockton.

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PYSC101
Dec 16, 2003

so hot

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PSYC
Dec 16, 2003

Hottest Psychology Prof. on campus

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GIS
Dec 17, 2003

yay!! good teacher!

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PSYCH
Dec 17, 2003

if i didnt have a boyfriend i would go for you

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PSYCH
Dec 20, 2003

He is one of the sexiest professors I have ever had. And the accent makes him even sexier.

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ABNORMAL
Oct 11, 2004

Excellent Professor!!! Clearly a very educated and exciting teacher!

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ABNORMPYS
Oct 29, 2004

this guys crazi, i love it. class is always interesting, full of stories about his mother and multiple ex wives, haha. smart guy, knows his stuff and does a good job of making you know it too.lots of reading for the tests thouhg, make sure you DONT leave it all for the night before!

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SUICIDEHOMICID
Nov 19, 2004

This guy is crazy. If you enjoy ridiculous stories about himself, a ridiculous accent and writing about four papers a semester hes good. I did well on all his papers. Only took two quizzes in his class. Doesnt take attendence...a very nice quality

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Dec 4, 2004

he's definately an awesome teacher. He knows his stuff, his class is always interesting, and he's just such a cool guy. He's the only teacher that if I had to, I'd take his class at 8:30 just to have him.

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ABPSYCH
Dec 13, 2004

he's a great teacher, he makes class very intereting with his stories and jokes. i loved having him as a professor, i definetly recommend him if you need abnormal psychology.

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ABNORMPSYCH
Dec 22, 2004

HOT accent.. and HOT himself. Class was easy. Skipped more classes than i went to and showed up for the tests (which he curves all except the final) and i came out with a B-. The guy knows his stuff though and does keep you interested with stories.

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PERSONALITY
Mar 9, 2005

OMG he is so hot and yummy!!. He is a great professor and i learned so much from him while having fun. His accent melts my heart. Gosh i wish i could date him..joking!! but he is hot and great.

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PERSONABNORMAL
Mar 26, 2005

his class is ok, he's pretty funny always tellin stories bout his ex-wives, love the accent, his lectures can put you to sleep though, he doesnt take attendence and he curves his exams, overall I would recommend him if you want an easy class!

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THEORIECOUNSEL
Apr 11, 2005

Best Psych professor at Stockton. He's really funny and has the best accent ever. Plus he is super knowledgable in his subject. :)

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SUICIDEHOMICID
May 8, 2005

This guy is great. He doesn't care if you come to class or not and he makes it pretty darn easy. People wrote 25 page papers and got the same grade as those who wrote 5 or so. :-D

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ABNPSYCH
Jul 31, 2005

ridiculously easy. quirky guy with a lot of knowledge and stories but a terrible professor way past his prime.

5.0
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PERSONALITY
Aug 31, 2005

No Comments

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METHOFCOUNSEL
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 1, 2005

hes an awesome teacher!!! funny but down to the point....very helpful an nice...class disscussions were always interesting

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ABNORMAL
Sep 6, 2005

I don't know how anyone can like this professor. he didn't event talk about the course material... he just talked about himself! and all we were graded on were test grades, so of course no one went to class. not a good professor in my opinion.

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ABNORMAL
Sep 10, 2005

Easy A. He never takes attendance and doesnt give below a c ever

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ABNORMAL
Oct 9, 2005

helpful

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ABNORMAL
Oct 15, 2005

Lester.....he is the best!!! good sense of humor,,,he is a ****....girls love him..take this class,,, GO LESTER!!

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ABNORMAL
Oct 20, 2005

I got a good grade but I have to say he is way too easy. U do not have to come to class kaus tests are on the book. He talks about himeslef more than the book. I woud say do not take him

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THEORIESOFCOU
Oct 20, 2005

I love Lester's teaching style and his lectures are so interesting and they keep you interested. I have had him for going on 3 classes and would keep chosing to take him while I can.

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ABNORMAL
Nov 11, 2005

I love this teacher. He is very interesting. I like the way he grades. He is awesome!

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ABNPSYCH
Nov 11, 2005

Lester is the best! He is a very intelligent man, who knows his stuff! All you have to do is take notes and you will pass his tests. Definitely take this class if you want an A. I love him!

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ABNPSY
Dec 14, 2005

Lester, omg, lester?? hey listen pal..if u want an easy a get him..if u dont care he wont care better yet even if u dont care u will get a good grade...

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ABNORMALPSYC
Jan 12, 2006

david?...let's just say OMG. He's the type of professor to make you want to change majors. His teaching style is different and his lectures are VERY interesting. TAKE HIM IF YOU GET THE CHANCE....he's GREAT...trust me on thsi he's AWESOME!!!

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ABNORMALPSYC
Feb 8, 2006

Great guy and very interesting class. The class was graded completely on multiple choice tests. I didnt feel that I was doing that well on the tests, but I got an A anyway, so I want going to complain.

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PERSONALITY
Feb 12, 2006

LOVE HIM!!!! Nothing else to say. Take EVERY class you can with him. LOVE HIM!!!!!!!

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PERSONALITY
Jun 26, 2006

great class to take with him. he's interesting, and funny, and its pretty easy too since his grading style is different.

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VARIOUSPSYCH
Jul 3, 2006

Had him waaaay back in the 80s and LOVED him, took every class I could with him, even statistics! Hilarious and VERY knowledgeable. Yes, he was an easy A, but I learned a ton from him. Nice to see he's still around!

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PSYC3302
Nov 15, 2006

Not many professors are worth driving an hour just for an 8:30am class, but his classes are always interesting & enjoyable. His strange quirkiness is endearing, & he is very knowledgeable of his topics. Need to know something about suicide? He’s your man. His classes tend to be easy, but highly informative. Just 2 exams comprise your grade.

5.0
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PSYC2122
Dec 4, 2006

so, so, so, so, SO hott. and BRITISH. you HAVE to read the book and study to get a good grade on exams. they're curved; doesn't give lower than a C on exams. very interesting lectures-honest and open with students, treated everyone as an adult. great stories. just generally a fun and interesting class. did i mention he's incredibly HOTT?!

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STATS003
Apr 27, 2007

Very funny guy! class consists of 3 exams and two short projects on spss. he also curves grades at the end. doesnt give less than a c. very entertaining early in the morning.

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PSYCH101
Oct 17, 2007

Mr. Lester is great! I learned a lot and it was not stressful what so ever.

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PSYCSECT
Nov 2, 2007

Had him two times, would take him a million if possible. Awesome teacher, DEFINITELY take him.

3.0
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ABNOR001
Nov 9, 2007

great professor. will not talk to you outside of class, will not email or call you back. keeps the class laughing. doesn't fail anyone, lowest grade you can get is a C.

2.0
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ABNORMAL
Nov 12, 2007

obsessed with suicide and masterbation. very interesting but i havent been to class in a couple weeks. the first exam i got a 90 on without the curve, so its pointless to ever study since he curves everything.

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ABNORPSYC
Nov 17, 2007

LESTER is AWESOME!!!! only 4 tests which aren't too bad. He curves like 25 points so it doesn't even matter, and he doesn't take attendance AT ALL. very cool guy and he makes class interesting. take it if you need a psych

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PSYC3302
Nov 24, 2007

EXCELENTE!!!!!!!!!! I LOVE HIM, he is one of the greatest professors ever at Sockton, New Jersey A++++++++++

4.0
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PSYC3302
Dec 10, 2007

Lester is a great professor!! He made going to class worthwhile. He also curves grades too and you won't get lower than a C. I would definitely recommend this class to anyone.

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PSYCHABNO
Jan 9, 2008

I don't know how great of a professor he was. i didn't feel like he taught me anything. he just talked about a whole bunch of random things all class. i mean i got an A and didn't do anything at all. it is kind of ridiculous. if i get to the next level and need to know something about abnormal psych i will be lost. but he was funny and interesting

4.0
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ABNORPSYC
Jan 6, 2009

He is pretty boring except when he is telling crazy stories...but hey there is no way you can fail the class

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PSYCHPERS
Mar 13, 2009

David is really cool EASY and smart ive had him multiple times and as a preceptor..but all the girls are in love with him

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ABNPSYC
Mar 31, 2009

Hes VERYboring. talks the hole period nonstop. 3 multiple choice tests n 1st 2 arent even based on lectures. there from the book n he duznt even go over it. makes an interesting topic seem boring.i asked sumtin unclear on the sylabus,saying sum of chapter 1 will b on the test n he replied with"I dont know" the oonly good thing is he curves tests

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PSCHPERS
Apr 23, 2009

I love david. He is very unique and interesting. I just went to class to hear him tell crazy stories. He is ridiculously smart...maybe a genius?

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ABNORPSYC
May 3, 2009

Never takes attendance. Probably went to class once every month. Never really understand what he's talking about, talks about suicide and sex a lot. Exams are hard.. but don't bother studying for it.. it won't help. He always curves your grade so you pass. If you just want a good grade, take him. If you want to learn something... don't take him.

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PSYCSTAT
Jun 24, 2009

easy class, but if you plan to learn anything take STats with someon else. he talks about pointless things, always talking about suicide and sex. you will not learn much about stats

3.0
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PSYCABML
Nov 11, 2009

EASY EASY EASY. No way you can get lower than a C. Never takes attendance, only go for tests which are completely curved. Went to class a couple of times, really nice guy makes material easy to understand. Just cram by reading before tests if you never go and your completely str8

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PSYCH2211
Jan 23, 2010

AWFUL TEACHER!Do whatever you can to NOT take him!Doesnt teach anything, and his test are extremely hard! There is a big curve, but even with 30 points added to each test, I got a C in his class! If you take him you are going to be teaching yourself the lesson (which won't even help you on his difficult exams) Good luck please take my warning!

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STATSMETH
Apr 29, 2010

lester is the best! funny guy, kind of off topic sometimes.if you don't get something ask him and he will help you.easy class 3 exams,projects,and quizzes and curves exams so it is almost impossible to fail and also lets you use notes in the exam.go to class, take notes, go to review sessions, ask questions and you will do good. not a hard class.

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PSYCHPERS
May 11, 2010

Had him for Personality and it was possibly one of the most interesting classes I have ever had. He is an easy grader, and though he does have a tendency to go off on tangents with life stories, the man is brilliant. He was taught by Kelly and Maslow!!! You have to take him at least once and I recommend Personality, thought I had abno and stats too

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ABNORPERS
Dec 16, 2010

Dr. Lester is cool. He's very boring to listen to for a long periods of time, but I study for the test hour before class & manage to get a B. Half of the time I didn't know what the hell he was talking about. I only went to class for the review & test. Attendence not mandatory. I had him for Abnorm Psy & Personalities gotta B in both classes. :-)

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PSYCH2241
Apr 6, 2011

A fantastic teacher and interesting man, I took him for both Abnormal and Stats and loved both. You learn a lot but be prepared to study - there is a lot of information in abnormal and in Stats practicing it outside of class WILL help you. Take him as much as you can!

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PSYCPERS
Jan 26, 2012

I am in love.

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PSYC002
Feb 6, 2012

Very nice guy, a little confusing sometimes but he is very smart. He is willing to help if you need it and although class is not mandatory going is essential in order to know what is going on. Also, I'll restate, he is very nice and it wouldn't be cool to take advantage of his flexible attendance policy.

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PSYCH001
Apr 23, 2012

interesting character!had him for abnormal psych.talks alot about his life, ex-wifes, childhood, and his studies. quite funny but does not give his tests based on his lectures, he only adds afew of his lecture questions on the test.READ THE TEXTBOOK! grades on a curve, so as long as you dont perform off it you`ll do well.nice guy, odd in a good way

5.0
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PSYC2241
May 6, 2012

Had him for Psych Stats and Abnormal Psych. Abnormal wasn't mandatory, easy to study textbook, 3 tests. Stats wasn't mandatory either, and he goes really slow. For me it was too easy, but that made it an easy A. If you want to understand stats, take it with him. Test are open book/open notes! Ridiculous curves too!

3.0
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ABNORPSYC
Nov 9, 2012

Lester is obviously a brilliant guy and clearly takes pride in what he does. He goes off on tangents a lot and he never ever takes attendance. I hardly ever to class because it is impossible to fail. If you want to pass the tests though its better to read the book on your own. Great class though for anyone looking for an easy A

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PSYCH2211
Dec 10, 2012

IF you want an easy A take this class! ALL tests are based off of book, so def read the book. Three multiple choice tests. Grades on a HUGE CURVE.

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PSYC
Apr 3, 2013

Very easy class if you know what is in the book. So far, I haven't really seen much of what we learn in class on the tests we have had. Must look at syllabus for test dates. Attendance probably isn't mandatory but I wouldn't say this is an 'easy A', it does require a lot of studying of the chapters.

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PSYCH
Apr 3, 2013

Awesome guy has incredible articles of real life events. Looks surprisingly young for his age and is very active for his age. Tests are all based off the book attendance is not mandatory. Grades on a large curve and if you miss a test he lets you make it up with no problems.

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ABNORMAL
Apr 4, 2013

Read the book and take the three exams. His lectures are actually quite interesting but have little to do with exams. You have to read the book but it is interesting especially if you are a psychology major. Curves the tests. Not really an easy 'A' because you do have to do the work of reading a good number of chapters. Really good guy.

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STATS
Apr 4, 2013

I have successfully completed two stats classes in the past and now this is my third and the one I am enjoying the most. He goes very slow and will do countless examples for you and makes sure you understand. Not an easy A but if you work at it you will do well. Have to go to class or you will be lost. In love with his accent. Hes a cutie too.

5.0
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PERSONALITY
Apr 4, 2013

prof lester is such a great guy ! His way of teaching is so interesting. He has the greatest accent and has so many personal examples that relate so well to the chapters that really help you grasp the concepts. No attendence. Tests are curved which is good and he goes over definitions the class before the test so try to memorize !

5.0
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PSYCH2241003
Nov 12, 2013

Love this professor! Definitely take him for Statistical Methods. Get to leave class early, and use your notes on all tests. Hard/ Nearly impossibe to fail this class.

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PSY2211
Nov 12, 2013

So funny and so human

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Nov 13, 2013

Awesome professor! Lectures are really interesting. Tests are based off of textbook rather than his lectures so make sure you read the book. If you read the chapters the class should be an easy A. Really cool and interesting guy, would highly recommend!!

3.0
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ABNORMALPSYCH
Nov 14, 2013

cool class, tests can be quite difficult if you dont read the book or go over the powerpoints. i dont particularly find the powerpoint to be that clear, but maybe its me. cool guy though and very funny and interesting. i could do without the curved grading system, its great cause you wont fail but you dont know where you stand during the class

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PERSONALITY
Nov 14, 2013

Horrible class, DO NOT TAKE IT! Not an easy class. he is very confusing, very self-center, has a very odd way of thinking.

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ABNORMAL
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2013

He's a great professor, I don't know why people are complaining about his exams. They are easy if you actually read your textbook… The students that fail obviously didn't study.. Lectures are interesting and exams questions are fair. It's only difficult if you don't READ and UNDERSTAND the materials in the book!! But overall, great professor

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PSYCH
Nov 21, 2013

I took Abnormal, Personality and Stats with Professor Lester and he is amazing! Stats sucks.. it does but even if your bombing he will help you get through it. Attendance is not required in any of his classes. He is a better Psych professor than a stats professor but only because he moves relatively quickly when he teaches. His accent is adorable!

4.0
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ABNORMAL
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 3, 2013

easy professor. no need to go to class, but some lectures are quite interesting. if you read the textbook chapters before the test and do the review quiz at the end you will get an a on every test. adorable man, adorable accent. if you are taking this class, choose this professor.

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PERSONALITY
Dec 5, 2013

He is a great guy. So smart and passionate about what he teaches, and I love that he shares his current research with his classes. Yeah he talks about himself and his life a lot but most of the time it is because he is making examples for the material. Wish I could take another class with him, already took them all! It's easy if you're not lazy.

4.0
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PSYCH3302
Dec 6, 2013

Those who said his classes are hard obviously just don't want to do the work. Show up, take notes and ask questions, read the books and take the exams. He even gives reviews. Put in the work and you'll get the grade you deserve. He's a smart and funny guy.

4.0
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ABNPSYCH
Dec 6, 2013

Read the book, study and you will be fine. Attendance not mandatory but the material covered is so interesting you will NOT want to miss a class. Very knowledgeable professor. Definitely recommend to take Abnormal Psychology with Dr. Lester plus great sense of humor.

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Dec 14, 2013

Awesome professor. Funny guy, attendance isnt mandatory but the textbook is. all exams are from the chapters. read the chapters and youll be fine. Interesting man as well lol

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PSYC2241
Jan 30, 2014

I have had him for both Stats and Personality. Stats he is AMAZING, greatest professor, very clear, good teacher, got an A. Personality he can get a little boring and start rambeling, but he is very funny, smart and nice if you pay attention. Hands down my favorite professor at Stockton, take him!!

5.0
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ABNORMALPSYC
Apr 3, 2014

AMAZING TEACHER AND ADVISER! You cant fail his Abnormal Psyc class. He grades all of the tests then marks the highest grade an an A and the lowest grade as a C and all you need is a C to pass the class. It dont mater if the highest grade on a test was a 65 or a 95 it will get an A. It dont mater if the lowest grade was a 35 or a 55 it will get a C.

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PSYC3302
Grade: B
May 6, 2014

It's a privilege to take him. Had him for Abnormal Psych and loved it which made me want to take him for Personality (any class would do really). As much as I enjoy listening to him in the lecture setting, this time around I didn't find him to be particularly clear. My notes from class were a mess and not of much use for studying prior to exams.

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PSYC2211
Grade: A
May 6, 2014

If you want an A in Abnormal, follow these tips. Half of the questions on Exam #3 are from his lectures. Study the document lectures 1-9 on his website or these questions will seem foreign to you. If you want extra credit, participate in studies on sona systems. He will double the credits you earn and add them to your total points.

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PSYC2201
May 7, 2014

Had him for abnormal. I only went to class a handful of times and barely read the book, but ended up with an A. He curves everything by a lot. Definitely an easy A but I would avoid going to the lectures because they are so ridiculously boring. I thought this would be an interesting class but I was wrong!

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PERSONALITY
Oct 1, 2014

I had him for personality last year and absolutely loved his class.. Even though he doesn't take attendance I definitelyyyy recommend going to his classes !! He has so many examples and funny stories he shares that really reinforce the material .. I still reference the textbooks which HE wrote :)

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2211
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2015

Great professor, he will help you if you need it. I could have tried harder and would have had an A instead of a B.

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ABNORMALPSYCH
Grade: B+
May 7, 2015

I think he is retiring soon, but if he's still available next semester take him. You do not have to come to the lectures, there barely ever homework, 1 short paper, and 2 or 3 exams in total. If you're mature enough to handle that, you will pass with ease. He's really funny and a chill teacher.

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Drop/Withdrawal (1)
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Based on 7 reported grades
A: 2
B: 2
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
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