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makes you understand the language of physio so that it makes sense

Learned a lot in this class, although the exams aren't easy. To pass go to class

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I thought it was a good class....only thing it is hard, have to read the book and go to class and don't think about getting an A on the test they are hard.

If you take this course you MUST read the book and go to class. His lectures cover material mostly not in the book. I did pretty well in the class, but most people did not. If you take this course use the concept charts and practice tests, THEY HELP!!!

He is tough but knows his stuff. The class is a commitment but worth it if the subject interests you.

difficult class, but good professor. reading the book a must- several times. he tries hard to explain. take good notes and study them

I had him for physiological psych in early 90's. Attend ALL lectures, re-write your notes and read the book. Detailed, in-depth tests, know your material completely and let him know you're at all classes!

Though he is a bit hard, the class is really interesting. He does have a tendency to relate the topics to the fact that he plays the fiddle. Overall he is a really good teacher

A pretty difficult professor. Need to go to class and read and reread the book. A "doable" class though. A very nice guy with a good sense of humor.

a lot of material.kinda cram towards the end.he is a great teacher. I love his class! lectures a lot.makes jokes.good guy.tests are hard though. MUST read EVERYTHING he assigns,take good notes, & go to lectures! Be prepared 2 STUDY ALOT!!!

Dr.Pollak is a no nonsense man, but he is one of the nicest, understanding, professors I know. If you do not understand just ask him. I think he is the greatest!

Very hard class. He expects us all to be as intelligent as he--imposssible. He is a nice person and fun. I like his class and enjoy him. I am learning a lot, but wish he would make his tests just a little easier. He is tough, but worth it.

ah i dont know about him. tests are so HARD. but hes a good guy so i dont want to say anything bad. hes funny and nice. but if ur not willing to put in the time to read and go to lectures just dont take him and save urself the trouble.

class is very interesting, never fall asleep. tests are VERY difficult, you really do have to go to EVERY class and read the book. nice guy

Expects you to understand the lecture material, expects you to read the book beforehand, expects you to stay awake in class. Oh my, the horrors.

funny guy! tends to ramble slightly. expects you to know your stuff, but will go over it often for those who don't get it (read, don't read the book)

he is not kidding when he says you need to read the material several times - he is not kidding when he says you will need to spend about 20 hours per exam studying (over several wks)- but overall he is a nice guy and if you prepare you can get an 'A'!

nice man, decent professor. tells you exactly what you need to do/know to get an A, although it is hard work. always willing to answer any question whether it be in person or via email.

He'll probably read this the first day of class. A nice guy ('Kindly Old Professor', as he puts it). Has a genuine interest in seeing the class to do well as a whole. Does tend to ramble, but knows his stuff. Keep up with the reading and you'll do fine.

Very hard class but he is very willing to help and is really knowledgeable

I loved that class. He's a nice guy and I learned a lot from the readings, not much from him.

EXTREMELY helpful professor! Genuinely interesting and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to, and tries to make the class as fun as he could. Maybe he could learn how to work computers better but... Just put the effort into the class and you'll do fine. Don't be intimidated, but don't take his warnings lightly or you WILL fail.

I think his class is pretty interesting, but so hard! I don't care for Bio. Psych to begin with, though. I only had one test (got a 61) and only read the chapters once. I guess I shall try reading it a few times like he suggested!

This is the best psych teacher I've ever had

I love this teacher. Just make sure you don't miss too many classes. And do everything I said below (I had him twice and I like him so much I came back to rate again!)

One of the best. I was never a science-based psychology student, but I really enjoyed his classes. I think the class is pretty doable. His lectures were interesting. I took him for 2 of my Group II classes. I couldn't handle Psych of Learning- so I dropped it - and did better with Pollak.

If you actually want to learn something and enjoy psychology, take this class. I found the tests very hard but as long as you read the book, take in class notes, and study you'll do fine. You will learn A LOT in this class,

I had him for Intro and animal behavior. He is def a tough professor. But he is interesting, and really smart. I got an A in intro and eventhough I got a C in Animal behavior, I think it was one of the best class I have ever taken in my 4 years at WCU

I dont konw how people can not pass his class. He tells you right from the beginning that you must read, i mean you're not in high school no more. I ask for help and he gives it to me. The class is not bad and he will help if you need it. He's a chill guy. If you like things to be handed out to you then you're right this is not the class for you.

I wasn't too sure of this class at first. However, I found if you actually READ the book, you'll do better than fine on his exams. They are not as hard as some people make them to be if you just read the text.

I LOVED this class, and i kno a lot of people seem to dislike him - but hes interestin & likable IF you crack his code here it is: you should be VERY interested in psy, read the chapter (or at least the summeries at the end of the chap-most importantly PAY ATTENTION and attend class, don't simply memorize words, but apply & understand the concepts!

Are you a SERIOUS academic? Take Pollak! You'll love his classes. Just want an easy A? Need someone to hold your hand? Avoid Pollak. It's as simple as that. Only take him if you're serious about learning. I don't recommend him for underclassmen.

He is the hardest teacher I have dealt with so far. i felt like I was a student at U Penn in his class. Very smart guy. Very hard subject and he did not expect anything but total comprehension. I worked so hard and still finished with a C+.

I just had my 1st test and honestly, its not that bad. This is probably one of the most difficult psy courses, but he really makes it interesting (even at 9:30A.M). You HAVE to read..study from the text, show up to class, and study his notes and you will be fine. His test are very doable. Pollack is cool and funny.

Pollock is awesome. Yeah his class is really tough, but he makes it soo much more interesting than the book. hes a really funny, down to earth guy and he knows his stuff. dont be tempted to skip class just bc he doesnt take attendance, his lecture material is on the tests. hes very approachable if you have questions.

I have him for animal behavior and he is AMAZING! The material is very difficult but he makes it interesting and worthwhile. If you don't like doing work, don't take him (although I am not sure why you're in college if you don't want to do the work) Very enriching, and Pollak has a lot of experience in it. GREAT CLASS!!

Hard class. But you can pass. I failed the first test and ended up passing with a C. READ the book. If you do not read the book you will not survive. His lectures clarify the info in the book and makes learning the material easier.

Pollak is a Psych student's professor. He is an amazing guy. You will learn so much in any of his classes. This is what I expected a college course to be. You're gonna work your balls off, but if you do what's expected, you're going to be rewarded. Tests = hard, so study. They actually portray what you learn in class. Take Psy255 & Psy335 with him.

Had him for Animal Behavior & BioPsych. You have to study for hours & hours, difficult matterial He definitely knows what he's talking about but would be more effective with an outline to stay on point better. Goes off on tangents then circles back - hard to follow. If he used an outline it would work wonders. Is helpful;not the best at explaining

Bio Psy. Read the book alot and take good notes. He's a decent teacher just very hard. All his tests are reasonable except the first.

Great, but he is a very tough teacher, but it's literally the definition of what a college class is supposed to be. To get an A, even a B, you must study a lot and understand the material. He DEFINITELY knows what he's talking about and he's IS a good teacher, his class is just kind of difficult.

I had him for Bio Psych and Animal Behavior. I loved him as a professor. Tests were difficult for people who did not prepare properly (Being prepared means reading, understanding, and being able to recall the text and lectures). I got A's in both classes, probably because I studied and went to class.

Had him for Intro to Ethics. This class was my Favorite the first few weeks but as the semester went on class was boring. If you don't like the topics you will Not like the class because all you do is copy notes word for word from the board. Tests and Quizzes are easy if you study the definitions and arguments. Homework could be very confusing.

I had Dr. Pollak many years ago and he is still one of my favourite professors. I learned TONS of information from him.