Best class I've taken, interactive, doesn't lecture. You need to take this class

Cool class on communication, Very easy, no HW, interactive, easy A

I liked the class a lot. Not too much of reading, most questions on the test come from the notes which he gives to you during the lecture.

You learn a lot about yourself in this class, cool and interactive, no reading req. Must attend class for lectures.

show up to class and you'll do well.

easy teacher but has a huge ego.

very smart and amazing teacher. His tests are a tad hard but he is definitely one of the best teachers at SMC

Very organized straightforward teaching style, charismatic, a lot of fun

He LOVES to talk about his trips to the South Pacific! His tests has the names Hans and Dora :-D

Very fun class! I learned a lot! Exams mostly based on lecture notes, but if you want an A, then you should at least skim through the textbook. This is a no stress, easy-A class!

Great teacher. No HW. All test Qs are from lecture notes, which are very clear. Fun class. Easy to get an A if you study your notes. Multiple choice tests only. Cumulative final.

I learned a lot. He makes the class interesting and fun. I highly reccomend.

Must attend class lectures, dont need to read book. Everything on test are from lectures which are very clear, organized and straight to the point. Easy A but you have to interact w/ classmates in dyads

A very knowledgable professor, & straight-forward. Most of what's on the tests come from notes, probably 95%. All multiple choice. He has a VERY humerous & relaxed personality, you'll just love him. I've learned alot from his class. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

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The most interessting teacher i've had, not an easy grader but makes the course very interesting and you learn a lot. HIGHLY RECOMMEND FOR PSYCH 1 AND PSYCH 3.

He is piece of ****, very mean to his student, i guess he used to be good, but not anymore. tests are hard,NO extra credit points, no****. around 40 points each test, u can't miss 4 qustions wrong ech test otherwish u can't get A. Don't take his class

this bold guy is very knowledgable, take his class if you want to learn about fundamental psychology. Do not suggest you to take his class if you are slow hand-writer and non-native student. Tough tests that will make you surpirsed with your results.

this teacher is really overrated, especially the easiness rating, he tests are most tricky paper ever in SMC, you have to diagnose the disorders in his paper, WTF! If i can do such things i can a psychologist. Fast-handwritting is required in this class

This class was very insightful. Prof. Neswald is very clear about what he expects from his students and has great examples that help you remember the lectures. If you you study the lecture notes you will do fine in the class. Take this class!

Thank god i got an A. his mcqs are lottery. you have to win 4 out of 5 midterm and final lottery to get A... yes i studied hard butttt i felt i got my A because I was really lucky. ambiguous questions. his-opinion questions. overrated teacher

NOT over-rated...he is a great teacher..JUST COPY THE NOTES HE PUT UP!!! He is funny, nice and lectures are clear. Anyone who thinks otherwise is stupid.

Anyone who says his class is hard must be stupid. Took him summer semester and always looked forward to going to class. He is very cool and everything you need to know he puts up on the overhead...so just copy it. Easy A.

Dave is the best teacher I've ever had.You get all the notes from him-learn it and you'll be fine.Tests are not hard if you understand the material. He's helpful, uses a lot of very interesting examples to help you remember it better. He's funny and very clever. Just lovable :-).

Completely PHENOMENAL! He is the absolute best teacher I've ever had. I am sorry that it had to end. The notes are your lifeline. The class is easy. It is more important to understand the material than to memorize it. He is the BEST!

He is the best teacher, i always looked forward to going to his classes. his test are very clear and easy. His class is very interesting just copy the notes and you will do fine. he is the BEST.

Neswald is a very good teacher with an excellent grasp of his field but he is a bit too rigid for my taste. He tends to stick closely to his prepared notes and does not seem to fare well with questions that may derail this effort.

take this class if you want a really cool teacher that will make you enjoy coming to class every day! he is great.

Dave is a great teacher. A lot of material, but he makes it really interesting. The tests are very fair, and if you've studied your notes, you'll do good. Tests are mostly from his overheads. It's obvious he enjoys what he does, and is good at it. I highly recommend him.

This guy is great! He is the best Psych teacher ever. I had him for Psych 14 during Winter semester and it was great. If you study your notes you're good to go. His tests are pretty much based on his notes from the overhead. Just understand what's going on and you'll do great! =D

Great teaching style. (Can tell he is a great therapist too.) Very easy class to pass, just study his lectures. I never bought the book and still got an A.

not only an amazing teacher, but a good guy. i loved his class and would love to take it again if i could. all u gotta do is pay attention. Also the class content is v interesting stuff

Neswald is one chill dude! I loved walking into class each morning with obscure and tasteful music in the background. He actually teaches students to think critically so that we'll retain the subject matter. Insightful, delightful, and a surfer...could you ask for more?

Great teacher! He knows how to keep the class interested. He is very organized and presents the material in a clear manner. I like how he gets the class to interact and apply the material. Just study his lecture notes, no need to buy the book, and you'll get an A.

take him if it's your major..but i loved the guy but dropped at the end when i would know i would get a w but that was because i had trouble with test even though they were not so hard i was not the type to do well on test...so be prepared to read and study a lot to get an a.but other wise take him

His lectures are well organized and his tests are based on the overhead slides so no need to read the book.He makes the class interesting and fun, but is strict about percentages and test scores. I needed an 86 on the final to get an "A" and I got an 84 so I got a "B", but still recommend his class.

Great teacher. He know what he's doing and keeps students interested all the time. The class was a joy. Study hard and master all the lecture notes, an "A" is guaranteed.

really organized.fun class. drops lowest score out of 4 exams. if u miss the next higher grade by ONE point, you will receive the LOWEST grade. Tests rely 95% on the lecture notes 3 questions out of the book.Questions u would read over. Overall good teacher.Cant taperecord lectures just take excellent notes! I would take him again for another class

His the best teacher!

really organized, and very straightforward. pretty easy class, as long as you take notes.

the tests are not easy,but if you really study hard you should do well.He also drops your lowest test grade.He explains himseld very well and the notes are easy to understand.

By far the best Psych teacher. He will change the way you think of life in a good way. Follow the syllabus, read and take notes, get an A. HIGHLY recommended.

Amazing professor and very respectful towards students.

Just an absolutely amazing teacher. I let my friend talk me into taking him and am I ever glad I took him, twice for that matter, going for a third. Lectures are clear, tests are just about on the level. If you havn't taken him before, what are you waiting for?

I am going to admit that he is an extremely good teacher, but his tests are pretty challenging! You think u know everything be4 the test, but when the test comes things get out of context. But overall i would say a great teacher, the only problem is that its really hard to get an A in his class!

The man is a wealth of knowledge, very articulate, willing to answer questions and he posts his notes on an overhead projector. Straightforward with his lecture but he will also encourage intellectual flexibility at the same time, so if you're a straightlined republican, go ahead and take this class, for all of us.

he is a great teacher and all but has no sympothy for his students and grades super hard, I had a 89.87 Percent and still refused to give me the A, despite me showing up to class every day and always participated.

Good teacher, but as the previous person said, really is not flexible with grading, if you are just a few points away from the next grade up, you won't get that grade.

Loved this class...was a great start to the day. Lectures are straight forward and he welcomed questions. Had us relate the concepts to our own lives. The personal personality research paper was fun to write. Highly reccomend this class for people who like to learn about themselves. BTW: 'Fruit Vampire' is not a correct answer on a test.

Lectures clear. Expectations clear. Would have enjoyed more personal examples from his practice or background. Excellent professor whose class is worth going out of your way to take.

Self-proclaimed neat-freak, very organized notes put on transparency for you to copy down. Lectures very clear and tests are both funny and straight-forward. Aim for understanding the material instead of straight memorisation. The good professor himself is super-efficient. I took my exam today and I had my results back. Not a hard class

I took psych 150 with Dave Neswald 5 years ago, when I first started college, and I still remember the things I learned in his class! He was one of the best teachers i've ever had. The stories he told helped to make the class entertaining and more understandable. You are lucky if you get this man as a teacher!

Class is easy. I got a B in the class because I missed many exams. If i didn't miss tose exams i would have had an easy A.

He's a casual and interesting lecturer. Come to class, pay a modicum of attention and relax - you'll do fine. David takes a real interest in his students and covers not just the academic side of psychology, but also ways his students can help themselves.

Fascinating but simple, zen-like. Material is extremely clear for such an ambiguous subject. Tests are funny. Everything you learn in the class, you apply to your life, both in classroom discussions and in the paper you are required to write about yourself. But don't take his class if you aren't willing to examine your own personality.

I simply LOVE David Neswald. I can confidently say that he is one of the BEST professors that I've ever had. Materials are EXTREMELY clear and exams are VERY straight-forward, no tricks. 4 tests (drops 1) plus the final exam. Based mostly on lecture with a bit from the textbook. Would have enjoyed more stories from his practice. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

He is a good professor, but I don't underestand why the test are too hard! almost impossible! there are alot of materials to memorize, impossible test! hard test! by the way he is a nice man. I know I'll recieve a B from this class, although I study 10 hours per week for this class, my GPA will go down again

Surpised about all the negative comments about Professor Neswald. He is such an easy teacher. He lets you drop one entire test so you can still get an A. I got a B b/c I didn't study much. I took him for Psych 1 and 14. No papers to write - what more could you ask for? Don't be discouraged, take him.

definately recommended. class is EXTREMELY interesting. not hard to get an A if you attend ALL of his lectures. although his lectures aren't mandatory, AT LEAST 85% of the test material come from the lecture. so have fun!! he's really fair, doesn't bump your grade up if your 1pt lower, but still, it's worth taking his class, believe me.

omg, he was so nice and the class was really laid back and chill...idk wat everyone else is saying about him being mean and stuff...if ur into psych stuff and u don't want to type up essays or do any hw, take him! all u have to do is take notes, study and take the tests, that's it. plus the class is real koo.

In many classes the most difficult aspect is not the material but trying to figure out what the teacher wants. Neswald is incredibly clear and concise and this allows the material to be the focus of the class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

tough class. all it is is lecture notes on the exam and he words the questions in a confusing manner. i knew all the material yet still managed to get a C on the final, hence me getting a B in the class. i dont like the way he teaches, i dont recommend. interesting class though

Exams are entirely based from lectures in class. You don't even need a book (but of course, yes, it helps). He drops your lowest exam score by the end of the quarter/sem. and honestly, if take notes, you can easily get an A. Exams are not hard at all. Just listen to what he's teaching. He's a nice guy.

Very straight forward and interesting. pay attention and you will do well. grading by points and not arbitrary at all. I highly recommend him if you are interested in psychology...

He explains concepts very clearly!! He is good!!

He is the best teacher I've ever met. If your major is psychology, I strongly recommend you to take his lecture. But if you don't like to do too much hand-writing, you might not like his lecture. He barely use textbook, so it doesn't matter if you don't buy the textbook!

Great teacher. Splits you into dyads everyday and you get to know your fellow classmates and help each other understand the concepts from the notes. Good sense of humor, keeps your interest. Study your notes and you'll do great. I highly recommend you take him!

best professor ive had so far

Great teacher. Take good notes and don't miss class. You have to be there to know what he's saying but he explains very clearly and gladly answers any questions. Didn't really use the book but he recommends you read it before lectures, but it's not really required. Pay attention! Tests are based pretty much only on notes.

hm..he does seem easy at first, but guess what,I got A's on all of his tests and B on the final and got a B in the entire course,I couldn't believe it. No essays or extra credit

He is incredibly interesting, non-judging, and makes you want to do well. he's incredibly organized, with no exceptions to his rules (you miss a test, you miss it--no make ups, no excuses) but is incredibly kind and makes you want to learn more. i had ZERO interest in psychology before this class and now i can't get enough of it

by far best psych professor you'll ever find!

OOOhH!!i love Professor Neswald!very clear,organized, and humorous as well. tested mainly on notes.you aren't really tested on info from book although there were a couple i noticed.Neswald is responsible for my interest in psychology! he is extremely intelligent,and will get you excited about psychology!THE BEST EVER!if interested in psch,take him!

Professor Neswald is great!! Loved the subject matter, lectures, videos and his sense of humor. Study the notes and don't miss class,if you want to do well. His tests require some thinking, not just memorization of facts. I would definitely take him again.

amazing amazing professor. if you don't like him, you don't know what you're talking about.

Really knowledgeable professor, kinda funny too. His class can get boring at times, it's just full out lecture. His first two tests are easy, but after that, watch out! Been studying real hard for the final, and I have A's on all my other tests--the final is worth almost half your grade. Recommended.

Prof. Neswald is awesome. The grading is based on only the tests. There are 4 tests plus the final, lowest test score gets dropped. All the test material is straight from his notes. No homework, attendance is optional but recommended. Really interesting class also

Wonderful class! There is not a single bad thing anyone could say about Prof. Newswald. He is incredibly organized and he seems to take pride in his work (unlike other psych profs.) He is clear, kind, knowledgeable, funny & fair. Take his class! P.S. You can avoid buying the $90 textbook (and still get an A) by looking it up on google books! :)

Wonderful class! There is not a single bad thing anyone could say about Prof. Newswald. He is incredibly organized and he seems to take pride in his work (unlike other psych profs.) He is clear, kind, knowledgeable, funny & fair. Take his class! P.S. You can avoid buying the $90 textbook (and still get an A) by looking it up on g00glebooks! :)

He is pretty clear on material but seems to favor men's questions over women's. So long as you dot your I's and cross your T's you'll be fine. Can be rude at times!

Its all in his lectures. No paper to write, no homework.BUT TOUGH TESTS,,,,see if you can get an ' A'....no chance for extra credit. If you dont like taking notes quickly hes not for you as tests are all from lectures as i recall, Good teacher.

you must show up for class no book required, a 5 pg.self anal.is the only work. really good teacher tricky multiple choice tests uses dyads for learning material. makes it interesting.

Best class ever! Great teacher. EXTREMELY CLEAR and well organized. No book so you can't afford to miss class. Tests are not hard if you attend all classes and read your notes. Lots of practice of concepts in teams. He comes off as distant but actually he is approachable. Very helpful and practical class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

he teaches 3 or 4 courses at SMC..he is a clinical psychologist..no extra credit!an 90 or better = an 'A'...good teacher, at times GREAT! I dont like his letting people cut class/ show way late. FOR HIM ALL THAT MATTERS FOR YR GRADE IS TEST SCORES ...if you dont like FAST note taking hes not for you...i didnt buy text....

David Neswald is a true professional. His Personality Theory class was informative and insightful. I took away more knowledge from that class than any other class I have ever taken. I am in graduate school now and the crucial information that I have retained in his class continues to pay off.

Great professor and can be humorous at times. Only 4 exams and one final cumulative. Pay close attention in lectures, 98% of it will be on exam. The 2% is from book. The book is only useful for clarity. Prof. drops one bad exam, no extra credit.

It is not to difficult to get an A. Attend all class lectures and be sure to study and you'll do fine. Book is not mandatory as all test questions are based off the lecture but it is a very helpful tool for studying!

Professor Neswald is an incredibly clear professor that understands the field of psychology inside and out. He was a psychologist before deciding to be a professor, and his background experience is what has made him so knowledgeable. I definitely recommend him, even for non-psych majors.

By far the best teacher I have ever had. Very interesting class and he explains it so well.

This is a great teacher, took him during summer. Amazing teacher, clear and not hard at all. Just pay attention, take notes, read some of the material and your set. :)

He is very organized and on time, and orderly. His lecture is crystal clear. You need to take detail notes and all the exams based on notes. He will imply all the theories into examples. He is a very helpful and good teacher with rich psychology experience. If you are psych major, he is your choice! His exams are not that hard if you study!

Professor Neswald is a great teacher. I have taken all his Psych courses and he makes everything crystal clear. His exams are tricky but I only gotten A's and B's on them. Gives great examples and gives great clear notes.

took his psyc 1 class. lecture very straight forward, makes note taking super easy. tests not too tricky. if you just read over your notes (if you took them) you can easily study for the exams. i dont think you need to use the book at all either

AWESOME AWESOME TEACHER!! I LOVE THIS GUY Neswald's the reason I'm minoring in psych now. I took psych 1 over the summer it was frikkin amazing. I loved him as a teacher wow. He used to be a psychologist so he really knows what he's talking about, the best psych teacher at SMC from what i've seen. I got an A with not too much work. its a bomb class

GREAT professor. I took Abnormal & Personality with Neswald this semester and learned so much! He is very organized, punctual and expects a lot from his students. If you're in it to learn you will benefit a whole lot from going to class, reading the book and taking notes from his lectures. Oh, and his exams are a riot!

Awesome teacher. He is very clear and really friendly. His tests are 99% from lecture. No homework, only 4 tests (he drops lowest grade) and a final. His tests are amusing and silly. Overall a great/interesting class and a great professor.

I never thought much about majoring in psych but he made me consider it for sure. He is organized, clear, easy to understand. Never have hw besides reading chapter (i didn't even get the book, still got an A just based on notes). He is also subtly hilarious and communicates the subject so you understand. Recommended for majors and non-majors alike!

i don't understand any of the negative comments... such an easy class to get an A in if you are willing to put just a little bit of effort in... DONT BUY THE BOOK!... everything is straight out of lecture notes which are supper easy to write down.. love this proff/love this class!!!!!!!

Great Teacher! All classes are just lecture notes which is where he gets most of the test from. He usually lets the class out a bit early. 4 tests 1 final, drops the lowest test score. Information is very interesting but a lot! He is very experienced and knows what he's talking about

One word: Amazing! He knows what he's doing! Everything is straight out from the lecture so you don't even have to read nor buy the book. I totally don't agree with any of the negative comments.

He is a wonderful teacher. His tests are based on the lecture. I like the fact that he doesn't use the book. Everything is perfect besides it's really hard to get good grade in this class. No extra credit, and hard to get A or B.

BEST CLASS IVE EVER TAKEN. He is an amazing teacher. Highly recommended. He makes everything clear, very funny, and is an overall great guy. You will not regret taking his class.

Neswald is the man! Took his psych 1 class, and 14. Tests are based off the PowerPoint notes. Fair grader. Extremely interesting guy. I absolutely recommend him.

This professor is awesome. The only thing that throws me off a little is how he words the questions but if you pay attention you will pass just read the book !! enjoy!

I looked forward to this class every time. His classroom is inviting with Hawaiian music, followed by a feeling of welcomeness. He enjoys teaching and has concern for his students. I appreciated his organization. If you listen to lecture and take time to read the text, you will get a decent grade and will learn about human behavior.

Neswald was awesome. This class was a breeze considering how difficult psychology can be. His exams are based off lecture and are very straightforward. I'd read the textbook though to ensure an A.