He is a great guy, awsome prof. But when it comes to the teaching, you have to read aaaalll of the book on your own time and the exam is from all of the reading. Small points he never touches but are assigned in reading will be on the exam. Tediousssss.... and hard work. But stand up guy.

he is a great guy, u just have to do most of the work

very good interesting professor, not an easy A at all you gotta work like crazy, the chapters you have to read are HUGE and the terms never seem to end so cramming the night before would be an impossibility i would suggest studying atleast 3-5 days before, very strict with lateness and absents so do neither and if you must miss a class email him he will respond and be understanding most of the time, in summary study HARD, be on time and youll be fine hes awonderful professor

Very thorough instructor, it's easy to do well in his class if you show up and pay attention. I found that I barely had to study because he did such a good job covering the test material in class. Easily one of the better profs at Farmingdale.

nice guy. work load is pretty intense. chapters are really long so its impossible for someone to study the night before. he goes over some of the reading in class, but not all of it, so reading and doing the work at home is essential.

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he is a great teacher if you have a hard time in his class just make sure you dont miss class i faild every test he is hard def cant study the night before. but if you show you care and participate in class he will help you out for sure. overall he is a good teacher.

awesome professor- he'll definitely keep anyone awake... he helped me alot thru out the semester and has inspired me to go into psych for a career

a really funny guy

Very funny and enjoyable. Need to read textbook to do well. Extra credits are easy and are a good idea if you think you are doing bad.

Pretty funny guy and enjoyable class. Reading the chapter in text is a must

Great professor. Reading the textbook is a must, but it isn't too bad.. the classwork easiness makes up for it

Not too bad. Keep up with the book and you should be fine. Don't fall asleep or he'll make you look like an idiot.

Awesome professor. Where as most professors must deviate from the subject in order to be funny, he relates his stories to the topic at hand and they are usually hilarious. Textbook reading is a must, however that's the only work you have to do. He does not give homework, essays, or projects. He also looks suspiciously like Sigmund Freud...

he is very funny and makes the class interesting.

Prof. Salzman is very knowlegeable in psychology. He uses relevant examples in class and gives an outline for his students to follow. He gives 5 exams all multiple choice and takes attendance. He also gives extra credit which may help in the end. Textbook use is high so its best to get the textbook. He loves to talk about his family and his dog.

Prof. Salzman was a very funny and helpful professor. Doesn't give alot of notes so get the text. Gave a extra credit assignment after every exam. Each extra credit added 2 points onto your final average. I got a total of 8 points added to my grade. Loved talking about his dog skip. Talked about staving his wife until everyone passed his exams.

at first i was not a fan of Salzman at all. he turned me off to the class at the beginning of the semester when we said "if you have a job and take other classes, you probably wont have the time to put into this class to get a decent grade" challenge accepted salman. as long as you take notes from the text, study a lot and show up you'll be fine.

If you have to take a psych class, take it with him. He is probably one of the funniest guys in the world. The tests come from what is in the textbook but in class he provides his own personal examples that really help understand the material. He lets you know right off the bat everything you need to do to earn an A. This guy is AMAZING

awesome guy made class fun and interesting and he was really nice....just pretty hard tests lots of reading and time required if you want a good grade, he does give extra credit which helps alot though

One of my favorite teachers I have had throughout my entire life. He makes class fun and if you take the time, read, take good notes and pay attention in class your grade will reflex. He is really funny and is willing to help you with anything you don't understand. definitely recommend him!

He is really into attendance, if your late he'll tourment you infront of the class. there is alot of material covered in this class so studying is a must and really time consuming. hes funny but he will find students that arent paying attention and tear them apart. but if your intrested in Psycology take his class you will learn ALOT of crazy stuff

Such a good guy, he was my favorite teacher. A LOT of reading, but if you read everything the tests are super easy. He explains everything with detail and tells his own stories so it helps you understand better. Easy A.

Told funny stories, which made the class fun and interesting! We didn't have to write papers or do projects. But there was a lot of note taking in class and at home. In order to pass his exams, you MUST read text book and take notes - this was VERY important!! On some tests we were allowed to use our notes. Overall, it was a pretty easy class.

Professor Salzman was the greatest!! He is a funny teacher and really makes the class go by. I hated Psychology in high school but now because of him I enjoy it. He tells funny stories about his life and how they relate to the topics we talk about. You need the textbook to pass the class. Gives extra credit and goes over everything clearly.

He was the best professor I had at Farmingdale, hands down. He's hilarious, and screams at the class, which was the best part.

A very nice, energetic and immensely funny professor. He loves what he is teaching and you can definitely reap that from his teachings. You need to read the textbook for his test otherwise its guaranteed you will fail!! He gives 4 extra credits worth 2 points each and 8 in total added on to your final grade. Very nice and awesome professor.

You must buy the textbook. If you don't read and outline the chapters you WILL NOT pass. A couple of open note exams which are even harder than the regular exams. Very energetic, loves teaching, nice guy

Professor Salzman was the best!! He was such a funny teacher and made the class interesting. He explained everything clearly with no confusions. As long as you pay attention you will get an A in this class. Gave out extra credits for points on your average and open book tests!!! However, textbook was much needed.

Salzman is a very entertaining professor. He seems a little crazy at first but after a while everything he does starts to make sense. His course requires you to take your own notes out of the textbook. If you go through the assigned chapters at a steady pace and take good notes, the exams should all be very easy.

He not so much teaches as spends the entire class telling a story. I got an A, but that's because i thoroughly read the textbook and took psych in high school. He's a super nice guy though

Without the textbook you will fail. He stresses textbook use and all of his tests are based off each chapter. He is really nice and gives 4 extra credit assignments all to your average. I was a consistent mid 70's test taker but did every extra credit and had an 8 pt boost. Gave me a B for the class. Class is really interesting but its hard.

Hes a great guy but you will deff have to do some extra textbook reading to do good. He keeps class interesting but goes off topic.

KEEP UP WITH THE MODULES!!! 'nuff said

This is a professor you want to have. Don't lose your syllabus, read and take notes on the modules, and, most importantly, listen to the study techniques he describes. They work. Five tests, lowest test grade thrown out. Occasional open note exam. He will never deny help if you want to succeed. I expect to finish this class with an A.

Very hard class but he will help you if you are having difficulty. I started off rough in his class, but I spoke to him, he gave me some pointers on how to study and my grades in his class greatly improved. Very caring professor

Prof Salzman is a great professor and I would absolutely take him again. He very clearly states what is expected of you. The tests are all multiple choice questions and half of them were open note. He gives multiple opportunities for extra credit. The final was optional if you had taken all 5 other exams and are happy with your grade.

Amazing professor who has a lot to off to his students.

This class can be very hard, but you will not regret taking it with this professor. He is brilliant in many ways and also very entertaining. Also you will have to put in a lot of work outside of class, but at the very least you will be enjoying all of the events inside of class.

Regardless of how hard this class was you will not regret it when taking it with this professor. Highly recommend.

He is a caring and intelligent professor. He is tough during class but in private he is genuine. His tests are based off of the txtbook and his notes. The class does have a heavy workload and the tests are a lot. He does give mulitple extra credit chances to improve your grade. His stories are entertaining and he wants everyone to succeed.

Awesome professor. Will take as much time as necessary to help you understand the material

He is a great professor and a really cool guy, He keeps everyone engaged, If all professors were like him, college would be a breeze. Must take for psychology

The class is very difficult but if you do the readings in the times that he tells you, it makes it easier. The tests aren't cumulative which made them easier. He doesn't teach everything that will be on the tests because you have to do the readings from the textbook. If you stay on top of all your work and really put time in, you should be fine.

Everyone who says he is a tough grader is just lazy. If you read the textbook and attend class you will get an A no problem. HIs lectures are very entertaining and informative; you will learn a lot. If you want an easy A dont take him; if you want to actually learn a lot about psychology he is the ideal professor.

He is a great psychology professor, definitely recommend. However, you need to put in the effort and actually read the textbook and take good notes in order to do well in the class. The test are fairly easy if you just listen in class and do the required readings. He also great at telling stories that connect with what he is teaching.

Professor Salzman is a genuine and sweet man. His lectures are engaging and class is something to look forward to. All of his tests are textbook heavy and require taking a lot notes. Dont expect to pass without preparing the textbook modules. He let us take 2/5 exams open note which boosted my grade. He also offered 3 extra credit assignments

From the first day of class he gave us a good idea of how the semester would go. He made it clear that we would need to put in the work to pass. Two tests were open notes and one we were able to bring a reference sheet. He was upfront about the amount of work we would have to do and gave us opportunities for extra credit.

Great professor, lots of energy which makes class more interesting. Makes you want to show up to class and on time.

My favorite professor by far this freshman year. Explains things clearly and makes the entire process a breeze. Clearly cares for his work and students - won't let a student fail his class. Integrates interesting / funny stories from his personal life into his lessons to help students further understand concepts. Best class this year, great dude!

Hes an awesome professor and I love his lectures :)

He is a tough grader. He really knows about the material. He cares about every student, and if you reach to him, he would actually help you. He is a little bit off with technology, but other than that, his online course was fun. Be prepared to read a lot.

Prof. Salzman is a fantastic teacher. Hilarious in every way, Salzman takes great notes, offers intriguing and comprehensive lectures, and loves to make psychology relatable/more digestible. He only grades 5 tests per "study unit", so make sure to study hard for those. Read the book, come to class, and do well! Reading the book is most important.

Professor Salzman is awesome if you put effort into the class. If you don't do the assignments or study guides you will not pass any of his tests. He appreciates when you come talk to him with any issues, as he cares deeply about his students. He is a hard grader but that is only because he is super passionate about psychology.

Prof Salzman is such a cool guy. You can tell how much he loves his students and teaching. He's approachable & you can go to him for any concerns you have. He makes the class interesting and he is really funny. Read the textbook it is the only homework he gives. If you don't read it you might struggle on the tests. Gave extra credit opportunities.

Great guy, sets the ground rules in the beginning of the semester, gives us 5 tests while others give 3 he also gives plenty of extra credit. The class is note and textbook heavy, so make sure you pay attention and not fall behind with the reading bc it piles up. His lectures make psych more fascinating, gives us lots of examples. He cares for us.

Dr. Salzman was the best professor I have had at Farmingdale. He is so caring and genuinely wants his students to learn and care about psychology. He is so funny and sweet, he won't belittle you for asking questions or to go back to certain notes. He tells you his real-life stories to help memorize info! I would recommend and take him again 100%!

Loved him as a professor and would take every class he teaches if possible!!

Difficult tests, but lectures were clear and concise. Funny and real stories to reinforce lessons. A class you will not pass without studying for sure.

Attend his classes and do the readings. You need his lecture notes in order to pass the course. You need to study to pass the class. Very passionate and definitely cares about students. Wants everyone to pass. Gives extra credit during the lectures if you can answer his questions (based on the reading or past lectures)

Salzman is a fantastic professor if you prefer an old school pure notes style of teaching. He knows his stuff and always makes sure the class understands the concepts before continuing. Study, and answer in class to get extra credit. Make sure you keep up with the connect assignments too and you will succeed in his class.