4.7

Donald Thompson

Psychology - Wake Technical Community College

4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
106
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.8
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

106

Reviews

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do the study guide and study them

150 - 5.0 rating

Thompson made my first semester

PSYCH150 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

21%

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A (11)
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A+: 26
A: 11
B+: 6
A-: 5
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Clear grading criteria (18)
Hilarious (16)
Caring (13)
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Respected (10)
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Amazing lectures (8)
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Reviews (105)
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Nov 3, 2004

very funny, friendly, and easy. gives out the answers to the tests the class before.

5.0
1.0
ABNORMALPSYCH
Nov 18, 2004

Funniest teacher ever. very easy. but you will****in your pants during some of his lectures due to the stories he tells. He is wonderful. highly reccommended.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Nov 21, 2004

He is extremely interesting, and I always enjoy his class, there should be more professors as willing as he is to teach, and help students. It is also a fairly easy class.

5.0
2.0
PSY281
Nov 26, 2004

The best part about this class is that he acts out each disorder! It is hilarious! He knows his stuff too...he has had so much experience with people with personality disorders, it is quite impressing! His stories of his experiences are very helpful in learning the material! TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Dec 1, 2004

This is one of the few classes that I actually hate to miss. This man will do anything to get your attention and usually it's pretty funny. I would recommend this teacher to anyone trying to take a psych class at wake tech. He's also a hell of a snappy dresser.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Dec 7, 2004

This guy was awesome. Got out of class early just about every day. Tests were easy, considering he gave the answers to them before we took them. Wish i had more teachers like him.

5.0
1.0
PSY120
Jan 9, 2005

This guy was awesome. The easiest class I have ever taken. He makes it easy by giving you the answers to all the tests. He lets you out early and is very funny and active. Awesome guy, take him only if you want an A.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Mar 22, 2005

really goofy! tells a lot of corny jokes and weird stunts. extremely easy class. none of his notes were in any order and his hand writing is atrocious but he gives study guides that follow the test questions EXACTLY. this is an easy A course, not an indepth one for learning more about psychology.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Apr 30, 2005

HE IS OFF THE HOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!! I actually missed going to his class when I didn't attend. I am taking another psychology class just so I could have him as a teacher again! He is the BEST!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jun 19, 2005

MR. Thompson is the man. Funny and easy. This dude will tell you all sort of funny stories. It is of no use taking the notes but yes do attend his review class because thats the real deal. There is no way you can get anything but an A.

4.0
1.0
PSY150
Jun 24, 2005

awesome guy, learned alot from him and he has a very nice style of teaching, if ur looking to take psy 150, get Dr. Thompson!

5.0
1.0
PSY150AND281
Aug 31, 2005

he really makes class fun! granted, his tests and papers are super easy, i still learned a TON in his classes. he's an overall great guy-nice, understanding, funny, supportive. he really knows his stuff, which is awesome.

4.0
1.0
PSYC
Sep 1, 2005

the funniest teacher at wake tech... awesome teacher

4.0
1.0
GENERALPSYCH
Sep 19, 2005

Really nice guy.

4.0
1.0
PSY118
Oct 19, 2005

Very cool teacher. Very funny but also managed to weave in the lesson during our random class discussions. Crazy too.

5.0
1.0
PSY118
Oct 19, 2005

He is the greatest ever!!!

5.0
1.0
PSY118150
Oct 24, 2005

Excelent teacher! He's very easy with the grade, but one manages to learn a lot and naturally apply it to one's everyday life. Highly reccomended.

5.0
1.0
GENERALPSY
Oct 28, 2005

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5.0
1.0
PSY150
Nov 3, 2005

Hanji ji......the best teacher...very nice and very clear..you ll have an A in his class for sure. Take him

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jan 9, 2006

awesome teacher def. get this dude youll have an "A" for sure. if you fail this class you suck at life... haha just joking, but really he is super easy.

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Jul 7, 2006

He is so much fun. He made taking pyschology fun and exciting. Before this class, I just wanted to get it over with, now I just might take another class in psychology because it really is interesting. He has fun with the class an is very upbeat.

4.0
1.0
PSY281
Nov 9, 2006

This guy is SO GOOFY!! He grades papers really easy, and his tests aren't bad either. He gives in-depth study guides straight from the textbook. We watched a bunch of psychology movies (not Blockbusters), and he made stupid jokes every class. Highly recommended!!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Nov 27, 2006

awesome teacher ! easy tests with an indepth study guide. like others have said you really have to try in order to get anything less than an "A".

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Dec 20, 2006

Definately a good teacher. If you dont know the answer on a pop-quiz, he'll give you credit for effort and creativity. A prodigy at keeping intrest and attention. We were able to understand him and we learned plenty.

5.0
1.0
PYS118
Apr 17, 2007

Great class materials and layout. Everything was crystal clear.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH150
Jun 7, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. THOMPSON! You are the best Psychology teacher on this planet! I suggest if anyone want's to enjoy class and learn as they go take Mr. Thompson. He is way to cool,he demonstrates throughout his class which helps you get a better understanding. HE IS GREAT!

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Jun 7, 2007

Mr. Thompson is the best! he makes it so easy to understand and actually enjoy!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jun 10, 2007

AWSOME teacher! I highly recommend him to everyone!!

5.0
1.0
PSY281
Jun 12, 2007

Took online during summer. Extremely Easy.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jun 12, 2007

Dr. Thompson is the greatest teacher I've had at WT. Everyone should at least take one class with him. He makes everything so easy and he's always doing something crazy funny.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jul 31, 2007

Simply the best ever.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Aug 10, 2007

Excellent professor...Best ever!!!

4.0
3.0
PSY150
Oct 2, 2007

Dr. Thompson is an awsume teacher!!! I recommed if him for all or any psy class!! He so cool!!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Feb 15, 2008

Extremely knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. I definitely recommend!

5.0
1.0
PSY118
Dec 21, 2008

Before I started PSY 118, I thought it would be interesting. I didn't think it would be THAT interesting. Dr. Thompson's class quickly became my favorite class that semester. It was really engaging and very simple.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH150
Dec 19, 2011

best teacher ever! enjoyed the class very much :)

5.0
1.0
PSY150
May 4, 2012

GREAT TEACHER, ONLY 3 TESTS, 1 PROJECT AND FINAL. DO THE STUDY GUIDES YOU'LL DO OKAY ON THE TEST. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE WITH THE PROJECT.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Jan 4, 2013

Mr. Thompson is an amazing teacher! He is so knowledgeable and engaging in class. As long as you do the study guides he gives you, you should do just fine. Mr. Thompson is always willing to answer questions you may have and extremely easy to reach outside of class. I would recommend his class to anybody.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Apr 17, 2013

Dr. Thompson is an awesome teacher. He is hilarious and very intelligent. The class is also very easy. There are a total of 4 tests (including final) and 1 paper along with an oral presentation. He is a great professor and I would recommend this class to anyone!

5.0
1.0
PSY150
May 24, 2013

The best instructor EVER! kept me engaged the whole time I was in class. keeps you on your toes with "surprises". highly recommend taking his class. Made it very easy with study guides for the tests. I learned a lot, but it was fun!

4.0
2.0
PSY150
Nov 7, 2013

great teacher!!! does his own stunts:) easyy class if yyou take notes and do the studyy guide...

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Dec 17, 2013

He is great! Loves Cheetos and does all his own stunts! He makes class fun but you absorb the material and really learn. Extremely intelligent and knowledgeable. Study guides are great. Would highly recommend taking his class. Wish he taught abnormal psychology.

5.0
1.0
PSYCHOLOGY150
Aug 25, 2014

Thompson is possible the most student friendly professor on campus. He gives excellent analogies that help you retain the material. Each of your four exams come with an extensive study guide that details EXACTLY what is on the test. If you spend a minimal amount of time studying, you pass. Simple as that. Hands down, my favorite professor yet.

3.0
4.0
PSY241
Oct 7, 2014

Mr. Thompson was hilarious, simple as that. Only had the class one day a week so it was 3 hours long. He would talk almost the entire three hours and never run out of things to say or become boring. Although he would get off topic pretty often, but it's a fair trade off. A good professor, and a great guy.

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Dec 12, 2014

Professor Thompson is AMAZING. Classes are fun and entertaining, oh and love his stunts.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH150
Grade: A-
Dec 14, 2014

Mr. Thompson made my first semester! He was my favorite teacher and very fun to listen to in class. He makes the information easy to understand and gives a study guide for every test. He is THE man and i definitely recommend him

5.0
2.0
150
Dec 18, 2014

GREAT TEACHER.. do the study guide and study them.. you wil A's all the tests.. TAKE HIM NOW

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Jun 29, 2015

BEST PSYCH TEACHER EVER!! I had him once a week for 3 hours and we laughed the whole time. He keeps you on your feet with his stunts and gives extra credit, especially if you can work cheetos into your paper. Study guidesthe test(exact order). Don't procrastinate on the paper and ask for help if you need it. I usually hate psych but he made it fun

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2016

Dr. Thompson was very lively during lectures! I truly enjoyed his class and his random stunts.

5.0
2.0
PSY150
May 2, 2016

Mr. Thompson is a great teacher! He's very funny and makes class interesting and fun.

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
May 30, 2016
Would take again

Best psych teacher ever! Makes lectures very entertaining, and presents the material so you remember it. Will be taking more classes from him in the future!

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: B+
Jul 19, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Thompson is the BEST professor ever!! He is so funny & his lectures are very clear and easy to understand. He gives lots of examples & makes class enjoyable to go to. He's easy to access if you have any questions after class or by email. If your trying to decide what professor to take I HIGHLY recommend him. He give GIANT curves if you struggle

5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A-
Oct 18, 2016
Would take again

I was scared because I thought his tests were gonna be hard and I showed up and got a test that was the exact copy of the study guide pretty much. He's also very funny.

Respected
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

Professor Thompson is the best. Very quirky, makes lectures very interesting, not boring at all. Will answer any questions and is very knowledgeable on the subject. Uses many examples to make Psychology easy to understand. The tests were very easy as the study guide he gives is EXACTLY what will be on the test. He also "curves" grades!!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY118
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2016
Would take again

Professor Thompson was by far my FAVORITE professor I had this semester BY FAR. He makes the lectures informational but interesting yet fun. Yes there is quite a few note taking/power point slides but if you do the work and study like you are supposed to, then you will do fine. I HIGHLY recommend him.

Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: A-
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

Omg Mr. Thompson is the best teacher I have had a wake tech. He is hilarious and keeps the lectures interesting. He only gives one paper which he will mention on the first day of class and gives you almost 2 months to do it. Also he gave 10 points extra credit on a test how freaking awesome is that. He was a great teacher over all. Study though!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSY118
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

Professor Thompson is a very laid back teacher that essentially gives no homework, the study guide is basically the test, and hes very funny

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: B+
Jul 31, 2017
Would take again

he is the best teacher in wake tech

EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

I've taken two classes with Professor Thompson and he is an amazing teacher. He truly cares about the success of his students. He is also super funny and loves to make jokes. His tests are almost word for word the study guide. For the term paper, as long as you format it correctly and its the right length, he will give you a 100.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

Has a very light-hearted attitude and childish sense of humor (in a good way). Definitely makes the lectures fun and interesting, and can be serious when needed. 10/10 would reccommend. You take four tests (?), the exam, a project, and that's all of your grades.

Tests? Not many
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSY150
May 1, 2018
Would take again

Professor Thompson is the best of the best. I would take him for every class if it is possible . He is Lovely, respectful, smart, and helpful. He has a very nice sense of humor. Take him and you will never regret it.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
May 3, 2018
Would take again

Nice Teacher. Learn many things along with good grade and easy A.

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
May 5, 2018
Would take again

He is one of the best professors.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: C+
May 12, 2018
Would take again

Textbook is not used in class but it's helpful to have at home. Does not give homework so grades come from tests and your final essay. Lectures are accessible online but it's better to show up to class. I'm not good at psychology but I would take his class again if it wasn't on my transcript.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

He makes lecture interesting and has his jokes he loves to recycle. His lectures are like slapstick stand up. I always saw his old students say hi to him and he always remembered their names. Just a really great guy who knows a lot about psych. 4 tests and a term paper. His study guides are identical to the tests. I ended up with over 100. Take him

Respected
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2018
Would take again

The only grades were 4 tests, a midterm essay, and the exam. That said, the tests and exam were all multiple choice and the reviews really help. You don't need the book in theory, but I suggest reading along in it to get the best understanding of the material. Honestly, he kinda rubbed me the wrong way but he's a good teacher; many love him.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY150
Jan 7, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Thompson is THE BEST!! He makes lecture fun! Hes really goofy but he really knows his stuff ! 4 exams, a paper & final BUT HE GIVES EXTRA CREDIT! Oh and DO THE STUDY GUIDES! He LOVES CHEETOS AND COFFEE! Definitely gonna take another of his classes!!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY241
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2019
Would take again

Very interesting lecture and simple papers/tests

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY241
Grade: B+
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

Professor Thompson is an amazing instructor. His class is fairly easy. Funny guy, easy to get along.

Respected
Graded by few things
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2019
Would take again

Professor thompson is the best teacher at wake tech. He is hilarious and you basically can have a pulse and get an A in his class. The study guides he gives out are an exact replica of the test and you just have to memorize it. He gave out 100s to multiple people on our term paper. Hes the best

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
May 16, 2020
Would take again

Easiest class I've taken by far at Wake Tech online. (I'm almost done with my AS degree) Take him, you won't regret it! He's clear about assignments due during the week and he's an easy grader. I took an 8 week course with him and It was not any more work than a 16 week class. Weekly quizzes and DBs, 1 paper, tests are easy multiple choice.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2020
Would take again

A good choice and is fairly easy. Online, however, it's a bit more difficult, seeing as you don't have any lectures. There's a lot of reading and really technical terms, so get ready to stuff a ton of terms into your brain. Not extremely hard, but is definitely not one you can skate by

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Thompson is a GREAT professor. The work load is heavy but not very hard. He answers questions through email. Very friendly guy. I appreciated that he really cared for the success of his students. There is a 6 page term paper but as long as you write a decent 6 page paper you will get a 100. Pretty easy class you just have to put the work in.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

Professor Thompson is WONDERFUL! I took the 8-week course and it was a lot of work, but not difficult work. You just have to put in the time to be successful. Grading wasn't too difficult and he is very accommodating and understanding with the occasional late assignment. He makes psychology interesting and uses material aside from the textbook.

Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Jul 15, 2021
Would take again

Only homework is one or two discussion boards each week. 1 or 2 quizzes each week, but you can retake them as many times are you want and there's no time limit. Tests are comprised of the quiz questions. One term paper but he gives hundreds so long as you follow the rubric. Final Exam wasn't bad. Offers 10 extra credit points for final exam.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

There were about 40 pages of a textbook, a quiz, and a discussion board each week. The quizzes weren't hard, and there were unlimited attempts. 4 tests, and a final, all of which were worth 8%. The provided PowerPoints were great for taking notes. The professor himself was nice, and an easy grader. One research paper, five pages long.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

This was one of the easies classes i have taken. However there are only 4 tests, a paper, and the final, which means if you fail one your screwed. Even though the whole class is powerpoints, he makes the class very engaging.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
3.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class was extremely easy if you use the internet instead of the textbook. The entire curriculum is based on memorizing terms. He also gives absolutely no chance to make up any missed or late work. His communication skills are bad and unclear at times.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Feb 6, 2022
Would take again

This course was the easiest course compared to my 3 other classes. If you use internet resources along with the textbook you should be fine. He was virtually rude with me being an online student w a hard schedule. He refused to meet outside office hours even though I was working during his office hours. He's just inconsiderate of students schedules

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
PSYC
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2022
Would take again

I took Professor Thompson's Social Psychology class and I fell in love with the subject. I have taken many Sociology courses and I found Social Psychology to be the perfect blend of Sociology and Psychology. The final paper was not super well outlined for people not familiar with APA but Professor Thompson made it right and added extra credit.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
PSY281
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2022
Would take again

Professor Thompson's Social Psychology was a really easy class and he was an easy grader. It was an online class but he would give extensions on things if you asked and he gave clear feed back. I highly recommend him!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Thompson is quirky, energetic, and kind. The class was lecture heavy, but if you don't mind that, it's quite easy. If you listen and take notes, you'll do just fine. One essay which is only worth 10% of your grade. No homework or assignments, just the 4 tests, 1 essay, and final exam. Tests were open note. Dr. Thompson was super caring! :)

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2023
Would take again

Professor Thompson was a fun and charismatic teacher, definitely tries to make the lectures enjoyable despite everything being read off of the powerpoint. Class is very lecture heavy. If you take notes and review the study guides before each test, you should be fine.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A
May 13, 2023
Would take again

Overall a good professor. The course was very heavy on reading and quizzes and weekly discussion boards. Also a midterm paper. Unlimited attempts on quizzes but there were 4 unit tests and a final where only one attempt is allowed with a lockdown browser so you need to know the course material to pass. Not an easy class but not super hard either.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
150
Grade: A-
Nov 9, 2023

DO NOT TAKE HIM! IS NOT UNDERSTANDING OF ANY URGENT SITUATION YOU MAY HAVE!

5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2023
Would take again

Thompson has been an amazing psychology professor! There is a textbook for the weekly chapters, but the Powerpoints he provides are amazing summaries. There is a weekly discussion board that is extremely easy if you have ever taken an online English course along with a quiz with unlimited attempts. There is one midterm paper.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2023
Would take again

Thompson has been so amazing. There is a textbook for weekly chapters, but the Powerpoints have the same information. There is a discussion board a week that is super easy if you have ever taken an online English course along with a quiz with unlimited attempts. There is a midterm paper, but that is only hard if you wait until last minute.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSYC
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2023
Would take again

I enjoyed taking his psy 237 online class. It consisted of discussion boards, quizzes, 4 tests, 2 papers, and a final exam. He uses the quiz questions on the tests which is the part I like. He also allows us to take the quizzes as many times as we want. The paper is easy, make sure you follow the directions and his grading criteria.

Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
5.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

I loved Dr Thompson's class! He went through PowerPoint every lecture and assigned test questions based on the powerpoints. My only wish would be that there would be more of a space to show my knowledge, other than tests. I am a very awful test taker so I mainly stuck with a C the whole semester. Overall though, great professor!

Hilarious
Caring
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: C
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

He was very understanding when I came to him about a major family emergencies. He also responds to emails in a reasonable time frame.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
150
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2024
Would take again

This class was very easy. Just do the readings and quizzes and you will be fine. Make sure to watch for the final paper and prepare it before it's too late.

3.0
4.0
PSY150
Grade: B
May 7, 2024

Thompson was funny and quirky, but if you aren't a test taker DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. There were only 4 exams (20% each), 1 term paper (10%), and final exam (10%). I wish there were more extra credit opportunities. Make sure to use the quizzes in the book they are very similar to the tests. The study guides are somewhat similar to the test.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
150
Grade: A+
May 8, 2024
Would take again

He's a bit quirky and takes some adjusting to, but he's a really funny and entertaining teacher! The physical class consists of 4 tests, a midterm essay, and a final exam, but they're relatively easy even if you study just a little. (He also adds like an extra credit to tests so you can get a decent grade even if you miss some questions)

Amazing lectures
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: B
May 18, 2024
Would take again

Take him for psychology! He has good lectures and powerpoints that are easy to follow, even if they are long. His tests follow the weekly quizzes so if you study those you should pass this class easily.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2024
Would take again

If u need to take a psych class, take it with him. I took it in person and he made the class so so fun, he's always got smth interesting to say and his tests are super easy, just do the study guide and you will ace every test.

5.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

I enjoyed Mr. Thompson's lectures and felt that he cared about the success of his students. His expectations and grading criteria were clear, and he always responded to my emails quickly. He's a great instructor for this course!

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

I feel that Mr. Thompson graded quickly and responded to any questions that I emailed him. Therefore, I would recommend him to other people.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
PSY150
Grade: B
Feb 18, 2025
Would take again

If you're good at tests, Thompson's class is a breeze. The weekly quizzes and discussions help prepare for the exams. unstuckstudy and the textbook summaries are also great study tools.

4.0
4.0
PSY150
Grade: B
Apr 14, 2025
Would take again

I took this class along with 1 other in an 8 week summer session, and I still found myself getting a bit overwhelmed with work. I really like taking notes while reading textbooks, but there was too much work to have time for this. However, the terms are easy. There was a big writing assignment. As long as you stay on top of things, it's not hard.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: B+
Apr 24, 2025
Would take again

Great professor only 3-4 test and one paper! He does not give any homework long as you pay attention you will do great. super funny guy take him !!!!!!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
150
Grade: A+
May 23, 2025
Would take again

There was a lot of reading and weekly discussion posts. He had one paper about half-way through the semester that was in APA format. His tests are proctored but the answers are the exact same as his quizzes so just drill them a lot. As long as you meet his discussion board word count and do well on the quizzes, you should be fine.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSY150
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2025
Would take again

Donald Thompson was by far the easiest professor I've had. We had a discussion board with two replies, a quiz every week, and a Test every three chapters. Quizzes you would get 2 attempts on. For the discussion board, as long as you follow the prompt, it's an easy 100 every week. I highly recommend.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A-
Jul 11, 2025
Would take again

I really enjoyed taking Mr. Thomspon class!! i took his class online for the summer and yes its fast paced but everything is manageable. 4 test, quizzes every chapter (due fridays) and Disscusion board as well one term paper and final, might seem like a lot but its really easy! One thing I will say is be prepared to read! overall great teacher!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
PSY150
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2025

I did less than 10 assignments for this class. Professor Thompson was very kind and accommodating. He even lets you drop (I believe) one grade for the course, which can be the single big essay you have to do for the class. The study guides have everything you need to know for the exams; just be ready to study before they arrive.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYC
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

He made his lectures fun and interesting! There is a textbook but he puts all of the important information into slides, he also has a set of slides with a voice over which includes more details!

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