3.1

David Sheskin

Psychology - Western Connecticut State University

3.1
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
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Would Retake
86
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3.1
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
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Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

Very dry and the lectures are long and boring

PSY204 - 2.0 rating

I loved him in Environmental, so I was surprised with this class

PSY204 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

93%

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Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
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A+ (1)
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Grade Distribution
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Reviews (86)
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PSY204
Oct 24, 2002

easy, but extremely boring, never used book - dont buy it!

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204
Feb 15, 2003

extremely knowledgeable

5.0
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PSY
Feb 26, 2003

Sheeskin's abnormal class was very easy and I'm not even a psych major... you just have to show up and do the work.

2.0
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PSY202
Apr 16, 2003

VERY HARD AND PLAIN teacher! monotone voice which makes class sooooooooo boring. he just reads off the board and the tests are pathetically hard!

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PSY215
Jul 29, 2003

This teacher is very boring and monotonous. It was ironic that he taught Psychology of Personality, because he has none. His tests are moderately hard, but multiple choice, and he gave few home work assignments that were very easy.

2.0
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PSY208
Mar 15, 2004

very boring, monotone voice, no personality, easy tests, easy but few homework assignments

1.0
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PSY201204
Apr 14, 2004

To smart to be a teacher, uses his own books and never changes examples, do not take him for 201, 204 sequence

5.0
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PSY208
Jul 5, 2004

Tests are super easy. Just show up for class and get an A

2.0
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ENVPSYCH
Aug 27, 2004

tests are extremely easy...go to class, you'll get an A

4.0
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ABNORMALPSYCH
Nov 13, 2004

This class COULD be much more interesting with a different professor. Dr. Sheskin is pretty boring, but this class is SUCH an easy A. All you have to do is attend class regularly. Tests are taken DIRECTLY from the class notes.. there is NO NEED to buy text, dont waste money.

3.0
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3DIFFCLASSES
Jan 12, 2005

SOOOOOOOOOOO BORING! ! ! ! make sure to take some speed before you get to his class so you can try to stay awake! hes ok to take for 100 level classes but deff not for 201 or 204! key word here... BORRIIINNNGGGGGGG!

3.0
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PSYCHOLOGY202
Jan 24, 2005

Dr. Sheskin is an ok professor. His classes are boring but if you show up and take notes and study for the exams you can get a decent grade. His exams are a little hard.

4.0
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ABNLPSYCH
Jan 28, 2005

EASY A! just go to class and take notes...it doesn't get any easier than this...tests are 15 to 25 questions and are right from the notes...the easiest college class i've ever had...

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PSY215
May 4, 2005

BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING BORING

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PSY236
May 5, 2005

Dr. Sheskin is brilliant. He is not for everyone. He mainly lectures and gives some easy H.W. assignments. If you like personal interaction w/ a professor don't take him, but don't underestimate him. He is fair and is highly knowledgable about his field. If you are a psych major consider him.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHPERSONALI
Jul 6, 2005

Boring and not a good teacher, can put a ADD child to sleep during class. Test do not necessarily correspond to what he has taught or you read.

1.0
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PSY201215
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2005

BORING. Jumps around, no organization at all. Writes his own books-it's a joke!! if your a psy major take 201.204 with khoo!

2.0
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PSYCHOFPERS
Sep 4, 2005

Psych of Personality seemsed like an interesting class until the teacher had no Personality! Worst class ever....he is monotonous and unenthusiastic.

4.0
2.0
PERSONILITY
Sep 11, 2005

You either love or hate Dr. Sheskin. He comes off kind of bland at times, and tends to be anti-social, but he is brillant. No matter what off hand tanget the class takes he still knows nearly everything about the subject. Also his humor his awesome, but it is a bland humor missed on many. I took once class with him, and did not want to take more, then I started to miss his oddball stories and humor so I took a few more with him. Personally I loved his classes in hindsight.

5.0
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PSY236
Sep 12, 2005

His anomalistic psychology course is awesome!!!

2.0
5.0
ANOMOLISTICPSY
May 1, 2006

terrible class - tests were on no material that can be found in the books at all - do NOT take him

5.0
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PSY202
May 2, 2006

The abnormal pyschology was easy. Just write down all the points he makes and you are sure to get an A. You really do not need to read the book at all, just follow what he says. The grade is mostly tests. Take notes, study, and anyone will do well. Plus, he knows everything and is one of the best professors Westconn has.

3.0
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202
May 9, 2006

Class is pretty boring but easy. Not a lot of exams, does't check attendance that much. m/c test only 15 questions which isnt bad. NO papers. so in all the class is boring but not hard at all

4.0
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PSY202
Nov 27, 2006

his class was rather boring, he talked in a very monotone voice throughout the lectures. also, he jumped around a lot in the discussions. other than that, he's a good professor. easy class as long as you attend class and study before the quizzes. i'd definitely take him again for an easy class

3.0
1.0
PSY202
Apr 15, 2007

Boring but easy. No papers. Only had one homework assignment. Quizzes once every two weeks or so, multiple choice. He gives out a study guide at the beginning of the semester so you know everything that will be covered beforehand. Shows a few movies - doesn't really help at all...feel free to skip and go grab some breakfast.

4.0
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PSY236
Apr 26, 2007

Dr. Sheskin is the most interesting and intelligent professor that I have ever had. He has alot more passion and skill than some people give him credit for.

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PSY202
Dec 3, 2007

Go to class and you'll get an A. Don't really need to read the text at all, just take notes and study those. 5-6 15 multiple choice quizzes, optional cumulative final and no real paper. only had 2 homework assignments all semester and one was extra credit.

5.0
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PSY203
Dec 5, 2007

He knows a great deal about psychology and I've heard he wrote a book. Lectures are full of information but, can be a little boring. Almost never used the book. He teaches everything you need to know for tests in class. All you need to do is listen up, read though handouts, take some notes, and you'll be fine.

5.0
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PSY212
Jan 22, 2008

very smart, teaches well, sometimes boring, but is always extremely clear about expectations!

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PSY230
Apr 4, 2008

I love his classes because they are straightforward and easy to understand. His tests are based solely on his lectures and, as long as you go to class and study straight from your notes, you'll do great. All of the questions are right out of his lecture.

4.0
1.0
ANONPSY
Oct 23, 2008

Doc Sheskin is HILARIOUS. His sense of humor is priceless when you can get him off topic. Have to respect his knowledge on stats too since his state books has more pages than the bible.

5.0
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PSY202
Nov 6, 2008

Any extremely intelligent teacher. A little dry and kinda boring at times but if you show up and take notes its an easy A.

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PSYCH203
Nov 7, 2008

Quite an incredible man. I have attended other colleges and have not come across a professor as passionate about his subject. Sit Down, Take Notes, Ask ?'s very little use of text. All tests are based on his lectures. Would recommend to any student. Am enrolled to take another course w/ him in Spring 2009

5.0
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PSY215
Apr 5, 2009

I've taken 3 diff. psy. with Dr.Sheskin. He is very clear and straight forward in his lectures. He is an outstanding teacher. His classes can be on the dull side, but there is zero guess-work in his lectures. Very minimal, easy homework. Sheskin has a great psy background and knows alot about what he teaches. Defintely take his classes.

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PSY215
May 5, 2009

BBBOOOOOORRRRRRRIIINNNNGGGGGG....I have fallen asleep so many times in his class i already lost count, his test have nothing to do with the material he talks about in class..if you are majoring in psychology and even if your not..DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME !!

2.0
2.0
PSY215
Aug 25, 2009

Dont ever take a class with this teacher he is extremely boring the text book does not follow his lectures at all. I am an A student and got a C+ in his class. His exams make no sense along with is grading. I thought this class would be interesting and he runied it. Take any class he teaches with someone else!!!!!

2.0
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PSY203
Oct 30, 2009

this class was a huge disappointment. I am a psychology major and was really looking forward to taking clinical psychology, which has the ability to be an incredibly interesting subject.he has the ability to make the most interesting subject impossible to enjoy. he seems so bored by the subject that it is impossible for his students to enjoy it.

3.0
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PSY202
Dec 10, 2009

You get a study guide the first day, keep it on you! Class consists of him talking nonstop start to finish; no powerpoints or anything and he rarely writes anything on the board or pauses to give you time to jot things down. On top of that, MOST of the study guide is not in the text. Unless you're superhuman, I would not take this class with him.

4.0
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PSYANOM
Jan 14, 2010

I had him for a couple of classes. He is a good professor and I enjoyed his lectures. He is a bit on the eccentric side and comes across as 'the real deal' in terms of professors. I think it is safe to say he is a bit of a "wizard" and wouldn't be surprised if he has an interesting private life. Without a doubt the best professor in the department.

3.0
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PSY215
Mar 19, 2010

Gives handouts in class that summarize everything he teaches in class and everything you need to know from text. You won't need to buy text. If you learn the handouts and half pay attention in class you will pass his tests. He repeats lectures often! If you miss what he says once he will likely say it again...and again...and again...

1.0
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PSY201
May 12, 2010

his class was easy all semester, all tests were straight forward, but the final was very difficult. he is awful, i didn't fail all semester, i did not do well on the final and failed me by a couple of points. he is awful I would never take another class with him

4.0
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PSY201
Nov 14, 2010

He's an easy but good teacher. I enjoyed his class. He gives random easy assignments, his papers are easy. If you take notes and pay attention in class you wont have to open the book. FYI do not buy the text for him in Abnomral Psychology or Clinical Psychology. I have a 4.0 in both of his classes and havent even touched the books i bought.

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PSY201
May 13, 2011

This professor motivated me to continue studying in the field of psychology. His dedication to students is unmatched by anybody in the department. He is dedicated, kind and patient with all of his students. Take his class.

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PSY236
May 13, 2011

This professor is an excellent teacher. He is the kind of a professor a student never forgets(in a goodway). He is my mentor and I honestly wish all professors'were like him. God bless your big heart Dr.Sheskin and keep up the good work. You chose the right field and you have proven to your students that you are here for us.

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PSY210
May 13, 2011

Dr. Sheskin you are really an excellent professor and I will never forget you. You really inspired me as a student. Thank you!! You taught me statistics. You took that subject apart and taught it to us bit by bit. I know stats now because you are a great teacher. You are patient and I really respect you. Thank you Dr. Sheskin.

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PSY236
May 13, 2011

A great professor. The best of the best. I respect you because you show your student that you love this job and you want us to learn. You are a Doctor but you are also a doctor who knows how to teach.I really appreciates your kind and patient attititude toward your students. You represent the true meaning of what teaching is all about. Thank you!!

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PSY236
May 13, 2011

This professor is my hero. He loves what his jobs and it shows in lecture. Students' love you Dr. Sheskin and we want you to know that we are grateful. My fellow mate he is a great professor. Take his class!!!

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PSY215
May 13, 2011

This professor display awesome qualities and your students' appreciates these qualities. It is not often that students' meet a professor like you. Thank you.

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PSY205
May 13, 2011

Dr. Sheskin you are a great professor. Thank you for motivating me. You really display great qualities. In addition you are also a funny professor. Your Students' love you. Keep up the good work Professor.

5.0
4.0
STATS204
May 13, 2011

Dr. Sheskin thank you for teaching me Stats. Psychology students' this a great Pofessor. He breaks this subject down and make it so simply. He is really an excellent teacher. Just go to class and do the homework. He is a very patient and caring professor.

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PSY210
May 13, 2011

Dr. Sheskin is an awesome professor. He is patient and very helpful. He tells you what to expect on an exam and he does not play the hide and seek games other professors' play. I respect him as a professor because he shows all the qualities that a professor should have. I woould encourage all my fellow school mates to take a class with him.

5.0
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PSY236
May 13, 2011

Very distinguish professor. Gives alot of jokes and he is also a laid back kind a guy. I know him to be a great. Everyone should take his class. Take it from me!! He is a professor in everyway. He cares about his students and he teaches his student like a professor should. He is the best!! Take his class.

5.0
2.0
PSY210
May 13, 2011

Awesome professor. Very well-mannered and treat his student's with respect. He is very approachable and he puts everything into his lectures. He is fun to listen to. He is very caring and genuinly loves his job. I would encourage everyone to take one of his class.

3.0
3.0
PSY202
Nov 9, 2011

He talks the entire time. Exams are only 15 questions yet he gives you study guides that require you to know 100 questions. Not a good professor. You dont need a book for the class according to him because he says he covers everything. Dont recommend taking this class with him unless you take amazing notes and you always go to class.

4.0
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PSYCH202
Nov 9, 2011

This professor is VERY straightforward and relatively easy. NEED the book, you do all the practice problems/hw in class with him. No HW due, just easy small tests. I suggest taking regular STATS b4 hand bc this class is very similar but relating to psych. He even goes over a practice exam before you take the exam! PSYCH MAJORS TAKE HIM!

4.0
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PSY201
Nov 10, 2011

Professor Sheskin is honestly the best. He will repeat the concept a million times and then test you on it. How hard could that be, he's only helping the students out by being repetitive. He shows you an example of the exam, literally.

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PSYCH201
Nov 16, 2011

He is a very good professor and he clearly knows what he is talking about. He repeats everything a million times and always asks if you have questions. He prepares you very well for tests and gives you an exact problem of what the tests are like. I suggest taking a stat. class before psych201. You can not miss many classes or you will get lost.

4.0
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PSY208
Mar 26, 2012

A little rough around the edges, but knows his stuff. Exams are straight from his lectures. Keep your notes organized and show up to class and it's an easy grade.

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PSY110
Apr 23, 2012

dont take this class. he talks the whole time, and his tests are so confusing. He gives you like 6 papers for a 15 question test.

5.0
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PSY204
Apr 29, 2012

He lectures. He gives tests EXACTLY on what he lectures. Does that sound hard? No. Do you have to read from other books because he tests you on things he never explained? NOPE. For everyone that is complaining, go back to preschool.

2.0
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PSYCH204
Jul 16, 2012

Took him for 201 and 204 as well as a personality class and I got an A in all three classes. He is very straightforward and gives a lot of hand outs with a test almost every week so prepare to be tested as soon as you learn something. For 201 and 204, take dr. nelson, not sheskin. He doesn't teach 201 and 204 properly. Nelson is hard but awesome!

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PSY215
Aug 31, 2012

Never bought the textbook because he gives a lot of handouts on exactly what you are quizzed on. Important to pay attention in class though. Not a lot of homework given, just study. Very easy to get distracted while he teaches but I learned a lot.

2.0
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PSY202
Nov 9, 2012

Easy to get distracted. Monotone, low voice. Doesn't used textbook at all, don't waste the money to get it. Uses handouts that have information for the test. Allows you to voice record class.

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PSY203
Dec 30, 2012

overall good teacher, i found it was important to make notes of everything he says in class and writes on the board. The book is not necessary if your good at taking notes.

2.0
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21502
Feb 9, 2013

He is not hard at all, he is just very boring. he shows no emotion when speaking, has a monotone. No use of the textbook, gives out really long handouts that are to be studied for the test.

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PSY215
Apr 2, 2013

Teaching psychology of personality and he has no personality. I bet the comments about him being "life changing" is just him praising himself to get students to enroll in his class.His handouts are written poorly in single space font that uses no margins. There is no review for exams.Don't take this class! Extremely boring and a waste of your money

1.0
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PSY215
Apr 3, 2013

I took this class to get my psychology credits out of the way, and because of this guy, I might fail the class and not even get credit for it. The entire class is lecture style. He hands out papers that he talks about but the papers are so unorganized that you dont know what to study or even look at. I will not be taking him ever again.

2.0
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PSYOFPERSONAL
Apr 30, 2013

Very boring.He trys to teach new things the day of a quiz or test and will teach the new stuff before giving out the quiz almost to try and confuse you with the new material. POOOOOOR

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PSY215
May 18, 2013

I'm pretty sure letting him teach psych of personality is about as ironic as it gets. He is quite literally the most boring person I have encountered. If you can make it through his class without feeling drowsy you deserve a medal.

1.0
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PSY202
Nov 7, 2013

All this guy talked about was Schizophrenia the whole entire semester and gave us a study guide that is unclear and is barely talked about in lecture. I tried everything for this professor to try and help me understand his lectures and he told me to use Google. Do not buy textbook it was a waste of money and the class is even bigger waste of time

3.0
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PSY201
Nov 11, 2013

The guy is as boring as it gets, but he is very clear and repetitive so as long as you pay attention you will learn and do well on the tests, which are reasonable and easy. He even allows a cheat sheet sometimes. Basically show up and be conscious (which can be tough) and you'll be fine, but I wouldn't recommend him.

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204
Dec 6, 2013

He is very nice, and I love the fact that he s anti social. He gets right to the point, it's great. You have to pay attention to what he is saying or else I'm sure it can be very boring to just sit there for an hour, but he teaches you everything you need to know for the test and he goes over it like 10 times to make sure you understand it.

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PSY208
May 2, 2014

He provides study sheets and explains it all in class. He is to the point. If you have an issue very easy to talk to.

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PSY204
Grade: B+
May 5, 2014

Dr. Sheskin is a great teacher. He is straight to the point. The book for his class is his own book and is VERY clear. He tells you exactly what is going to be on tests by giving you practice tests and going over them. It is not an easy class to begin with, but he teaches you what you need to know and makes other material available if needed.

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PSY204
Nov 19, 2014

Dr. Sheskin is straight to the point. He is not very approachable though. His textbook for this class is a manual that he wrote and it is written very well. It is very helpful. He is very straight to the point and lets you know exactly what will be on tests and exams.

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PSY204
Dec 16, 2014

Very dry and the lectures are long and boring. It doesn't help that he's monotone. He tells you the information rather than teach. It was so unclear. he doesn't care about his students and doesn't care if you pass or fail. Take with a different professor if possible.

4.0
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PSY201
Dec 28, 2014

If you have trouble with math Dr. Sheskin is the professor to take. He is clear and you don't feel like your having things thrown at you at a fast pace. He is clear and gives quizzes every week which help greatly with grading. Highly recommend him. He's also very sweet

3.0
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PSY204
Apr 8, 2015

I had Sheskin for two different psych classes: Environmental and Statistics. I loved him in Environmental, so I was surprised with this class. He literally wrote the text book on the topic, but he doesn't come down to the our level. He will lecture the entire time and, quite frankly, if you have questions it seems to bother him. Take Nelson.

1.0
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PSY115
Apr 24, 2015

Teaches psychology of personality and guess what? He has no personality at all, very boring, you can barely hear what he is saying. He doesn't give extra credit. There's no big exams just 15 points quizzes, read the handouts. Come to class cause he gives different worksheets worth 5 points. DON'T BUY THE BOOK. FINAL IS OPTIONAL :)

3.0
2.0
PSY236
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2015

Almost total lack of enthusiasm. very little opportunity to ask questions, and lots of tests.

3.0
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PSY201
Feb 17, 2016

The class really isn't that bad. Sure, the lectures are super boring and he goes to the last possible second but he gives you study guides and as long as you go over them, you'll do fine on all the exams. And there's a bunch of exams, but they're only 15 multiple choice questions and no research paper. DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK. I never opened it.

2.0
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PSY203
Grade: A-
Apr 3, 2016

Dr. Sheskin is dry, talks in circles, and it's hard to stay awake in his class. However, if you take good notes and study, you'll do fine on tests and quizzes.

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PSY202
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2016

I have had Sheskin for PSY 218 and PSY 202, I passed both with A's. You don't need the book, he provides reading material. You are only graded on six-eight exams 15 questions multiple choice. If you're not willing to put in the extra hours to study, I wouldn't suggest this class. Best way to pass his class is to create efficient notes for yourself.

2.0
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PSY202
Apr 4, 2016

There are no dates on his syllabus. He gives exams when he feels like it. Some of his exams have questions that were just discussed during the same class period which leaves no room to study. Study guide is just a block of text with no room for notes. He also does not follow study guide during his long lectures. Doctors note won't help you.

2.0
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PSY215
Grade: B
May 9, 2016

Very disappointing. He clearly has been teaching the subject for decades and has a wealth of knowledge, however he gives completely monotone lectures and never engages the class. His lectures are directly read from the 50 essay format handouts that he puts online. However you still must go to the class for the low points of in class worksheets.

1.0
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PSY115
Grade: D+
Nov 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Probably the most boring professor I've ever had. Somehow manages to make the most interesting topics entirely unbearable. Makes annoying mouth noises, just a personal pet peeve of mine. Monotone voice, low volume, you're gonna fall asleep every class. Bring coffee or monster or something. Classes are doable but not enjoyable. You might survive.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

93%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

71% confidence
Based on 7 grades
Most common grades:
B (2)
A+ (1)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(2)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 7 reported grades
B: 2
A+: 1
B+: 1
A-: 1
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PSY

5.0

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PSY212

5.0

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PSYCH203

5.0

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PSY210

5.0

(3)

PSY205

5.0

(1)
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PSY201204

5.0

PSYCHPERSONALI

5.0

ANOMOLISTICPSY

5.0

PSYOFPERSONAL

5.0

3DIFFCLASSES

4.0

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