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Only got an "A" because I had had the same class as an undergrad. Very difficult and unclear.
At the end of the semester I literally had like 4 pages of notes from the whole semester. You can just show up for tests and still pass the class if you just read the book. If you want to learn something take another teacher.
Never takes role. Nice guy, but lectures not helpful. The textbook used was also very unclear. Has a website with sample questions, but don't expect the questions to be exact the same.He curves the questions...not a hard grader on papers
His lectures are interesting and he hands out personality tests, but going to class is not very helpful when taking the test. Read the book and do the study guide and you will get a good grade.
I really enjoyed this class. I went to class and studied the website questions and skimmed through the book and I did fine. Lectures are interesting.
Awful professor. He rambles on in his lectures and jumps from topic to topic. It's quite irritating when trying to take notes. If you actually want to learn about Motivation I suggest Dr.Katz as an alternate (great professor!).
if you read, you will definitely do well
There's no point in going to class because a majority of what he talks about is not on the test. Just know the study guide well and you'll do fine. The good thing is that he curves the tests.
did not prepare class for tests. you're on your own and tests are hard.
Worst professor I have ever had in this school. Extremely monotonous......... doesn't lecture much and his tests are extremely hard.
Nice teacher, in my opinion taught well, read and you will be ok for the tests.
Professor Lough was such a great guy! The tests weren't bad at all, if you study.... sounds like none of these other people ever read their book! I would definitely recommend him...very nice and funny
Once I asked what we were gonna learn on friday. It was Wednesday and he DID NOT know what we were gonna talk about. Not prepared, talks about stuff that are unrelated to the course all the time. Not cool.
Let me first say that his lectures are usually off tangent, yet fascinating at the same time. His lectures indirectly focuses on the book; more about examples and experiences. I'm a social science a major. If you want a challenging class, then I would take him. The key to success is to read the book
i got a B in his calss but he is the most **** up teacher i ever got.
The guy is easy going and not a boring hag. He talks about anything you like him to. Tests are not that difficult. You will learn a lot! Go to class+participate, for the test ask him to give you only the terms on the test. Easy B! If you read the book = Easy A!
KIND OF BORING, BUT HE IS VERY CLEAR IN HIS LECTURES. LOTS OF NOTES. THE TESTS AREN'T THAT BAD, YOU HAVE TO READ AND COME TO CLASS TO GET AN A. HE'S NICE TOO
Not a good professor. Just read the text book and take exams, you will do perfectly fine. He teaches less than a few. Materials you learn from your own reading is actually very helpful for your life and is interesting. But this professor is not worth taking. Take PSY352 with Dr.Gary S. Katz.
Great teacher and an easy class. As long as you read the book, define the terms that he gives you before the test and do the practice tests, an "A" will come easy. Yes, he does veer off topic at times, but it's usually always related to the chapter the class is reading at the time. Really great guy
He is the WORST teacher! We spend all day talking about nothing; when we ask him about concepts, he just brushed us off and continues rattling about topics that have nothing to do with the class!
He is sooooooooooooo boring! Easy class but it is one you will dread going to. Take another professor if you want to learn.
look. I read the other commets and they don't know what theyre talking about. the lectures are about related to the subject and not only that they are helpful for everyday life. This class will make you a better person. Just read the book and it is easy. He did get an attitude with a couple of people though. I recommend this class.
The class is fairly easy if you read the chapters assigned and do the definitions. Topics discussed in class are sometimes irrevelant to book material. Sometimes he veeres off course and speaks about something else. Otherwise, a fairly easy class
I took 2 courses with this professor and had no complaints. He is humorous, clear, and very informative. People who have a problem with him have the wrong idea about college courses. The professors are there to support you, not spoon feed you. The syllabus states all his expectations. The rest is up to you. So for all the babies...GROW UP!!!!!
This class was terrible..well it was way too hard for me and he is not helpful. Only my opinion.
He is very nice and class is very easy. You don't have to go to class, just study vocab for test and get an A. If you want an easy A this is the class for you. Not a good class if you are looking to learn alot.
i thought the professor was really interesting. he does teach you a lot but in his own way, you just have to pay attention in order to get it. he is fun to listen to and gives you enough opportunity to do well.
anyone who says this prof. is hard is an idiot! He was sooo easy. He never lectured, class would consist of him talking about his personal experiences and we could all join in in the discussion. 4 tests one is dropped and the test are only on the vocab from the book. Easy A and he is a verry nice guy
Dr. Lough is hilarious! He doesn't really lecture in the conventional way. He uses a lot of personal examples to teach the material. By the way, he has the best study guide ever! Just do the study guide and you'll do fine on the exams. Also he drops the lowest exam score - you can't go wrong with this professor.
VERY easy class. He does not teach you. Buy the book,do all the homeworks, earn some extra credits and study the homeworks, you will get an A. Participation not needed at all.
The most awesome teacher! Incredibly fun and you learn more about yourself than in many other classes. Do the online quizes from the book, the extra points, and you'll be fine. Great Great prof.
It is almost better just to read the book than go to class. He teaches off the cuff which can be fun but it is also pointless to roll out of bed to hear how people in the class feel.
awesome guy...although he does not lecture directly on the material, you learn life-long stuff, that, rather than factual, teaches you more about life then anything. Easy class...just do the study guides, thats it! he curves the tests (only for your favor), and clearly explains EVERYTHING you need to do to get an A in his syllabus. RECOMMENDED!!!
Dr. Lough is a nice guy. No need to come to class if you read the book and do the study guides. Lectures are okay, but not relevant to the material on the tests. He curves and is helpful if you approach him. Recommend this class to boost GPA!
Texted very important however, tests are still a challenge.... tricky wording.
You dont have to go to class although at times its interesting. MUST study ahead of time for the tests because there is A LOT of info. Drops the lowest score. Your grade depends on YOU!
if you like to go to a class where the teacher teaches- don't take this professor. if you are self-disciplined and can read the chapters and teach yourself, then take him. because he does not teach you ANYTHING. i didn't pay money to go to his class so he could talk about his life and daughter all day. you won't learn a thing.
this teacher is the worst teacher i have ever taken. he doesnt teach you anything, and it's worthless. if you try to meet with him for his office hours, he turns you down. dont take!
Awesome teacher. Some people don't like his teaching methods, but I found them to be very relevant to life & the text book. I took him for 352, liked him so much, so I took him again. Nice teacher, easy (but have to study). drops the lowest test. only assignments are writing assignments for each chapter. pretty easy stuff! use the text website!!!
Prof. Lough was extremely easy. You really don't have to go to his lectures, but his tests are basically his study guides, so complete them! Not hard to get an A in the class, he even drops your lowest exam. I recommend him.
A very nice instructor. He is very positive and kind. He enjoys psychology and shares a lot of interesting stories. If you need a baby sitter, do not take him. His classes are for independent, responsible adults, not babies.
Very easy class to pass. He's very straight forward. He does drop the lowest grade, and he does not take role so you don't have to attend class, but you do have to complete all writing assignments. I recommend him for those who like very easy classes, but for those who want to learn something about the subject don't take him.
I really enjoyed this class- Dr. Lough is a great professor. The lectures are interactive; the class discusses lecture topics as they relate to real life. Instead of writing a research paper, you complete writing assignments that help you study for each test. I wish that Dr. Lough was teaching other sections, too!
Hard class, you need to study on your own. He never teaches about the subject instead he gives everyone in class free therapy considering he is therapist. Grades are based on 5 exams which you need to figure out on your own by reading and memory. He is a good person but he makes his class hard for people who are not good at multiple choice exams.
he is awesome easy going, nice, test are EASY!!!!!! just do the workbook and study off thatand you will get an A. attendance is part of your grade. TAKE HIM!!!!!
easy professor! gives 4 exams and drops the lowest. i got a D on an exam and still ended up with a B. tests are based off the book- you just have to memorize all the definitions and you'll get an A. attendance counts as well.
EASY CLASS!! I did the vocabulary during class. study vocab for the test and get an easy "A". THAT IS ALL!! no papers and 4 or 5 tests with the option of dropping the lowest score, C'MON HOW EASY IS THAT!
Very good professor. Wouldn't say its an easy class, because you learn everything on your own, however tests are easy for those people who actually do the vocabulary words. He is a very great man, and tries to make the class as fun as possible by bringing some examples with using those vocab words for the test. Go to class and you'll be fine
Very easy, just do vocabulary and you're fine. Must come to class, because he takes attendance and gives you points for it. Easy pass.
Really nice guy, not sure who thinks they got attacked for disagreeing. He just wants students to think for themselves, so much so that he essentially makes you learn everything on your own. Not a class for someone who likes or needs structure.
He is the worst teacher i have ever had, the only reason he takes attendance is because if he didnt no one would come to class. He does become aggressive if your opinion differs from his and he never ever ever lectures. Save yourself the frustration and dont take him please!
Since class is mandatory, just come and work on your definitions since he doesnt care if anyone pays attention to his "lectures". Dr. George is entertaining and likes to refer to himself in third person.
The class was way too self directed for me. Dr. Lough is a nice guy but was very conversational and didn't exactly cover all the material that we were to be responsible for for the tests; we had to really use the book to fill out the definitions. Attendance is mandatory, too-he's got a sign-in sheet that goes around.
The teacher was nice. The tests was only on vocabulary. There was a couple of group discussions. The only problem was that it was an 8 am class. So a lot of people didnt show up or fell asleep during class. Teacher gave extra credit points for attendance and handing in your completed vocabulary list.
Easy A, says that next semester he wont require attendance, so you don't really even need to go if you don't want to. just do the vocabulary packet cause that's all the tests are on.
he is nice person but his exams are very hard. Dont take him if you have choice.
He changes his mind every single week. he does not care about his Syllabus.
looks nice but hard exams. not trust able. dont take him. you are responsible for the exams, he does not teach.
if you are a person who read the book by yourself and don't need teacher, then take him. good luck!!!!!
I can understand why some people left negative comments. He doesn't really lecture and you don't learn much in class so it's pointless to show up. However, it is an easy A. He gives you a workbook with definitions which you must fill out.. all you need to study for the test is that workbook. Also, he is extremely funny and a really nice guy.
Easy A class. DO workbook and memorize the questions online they'll be on the test. If you're into the whole lecture scenery don't take him because showing up to class is a waste of time. However, he does count attendance.
He's very nice, wants you to think for yourself. Very easy class just show up and do the definitions he assigns. i got D's on all the tests and got a B+. He can be boring but he is cool. Loved the in class skits for extra credit.
all we do is watch movies, and he rambles. the tests are based on the vocabulary words in his workbook and that is all. he's just there for the fun stories! attendance is mandatory. study the vocab words, turn in the definitions and you will get an A. he's a really nice and cool guy :)
This gentlemen wanted to get paid to retire! He doesn't teach a single thing and offers nothing for transfer students. I took him my first sem and thought about dropping out cause of him! He told me to shut up because I disagreed with him, take at your own risk!!! Horrible!
If you're the type of person that can learn by yourself, as in an online class, then you're going to be okay.HE DOES NOT LECTURE.He gives you the Vocabulary you have to know, and learn,then you'll have 4 tests. He doesn't do anything but shows movies in class.DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU EXPECT TO LEARN SOMETHING.He drops one test.
Love this guy! One of the greatest professors I ever took. He never lectures but why is that a bad thing! The movies that I watched in that class and the stories that he shared are far more memorable than a bunch of power points! Read the text the day before, only memorize the sections that he gives in his vocab sheet and get an A all while enjoyin
Doesn't lecture. Is very rude to particular students to the point where the whole class becomes awkward. Very opinionated and will not take yours if it does not match to his. Shows movies in class and gets paid for it. Easy grader. Tests are hard at times, but grades on a curve so you will end up with a good grade anyway. Drops a test.
First of all his class is boring. He doesn't teach all he does is shows us movies. He is very opinionated and if he doesn't agree with your opinion he gets mad. There are 4 tests he does curve and theres a short paper.You dont need the book i didnt have it and got an A.All you need is to know the vocab words.
Took his Motivation class over the summer and honestly it was a breeze. He only gives four tests (no final) and the only writing you do is the workbook to fill in definitions which helps tremendously for tests. Learned so much about myself and can use this info for my future! Definitely take it!
If you're a Psych major looking for a Psych elective, take this one! Easy A class that takes info from Psy 150 & 250 and applies it to how a person is motivated. There are 4 tests, your lowest grade is dropped, and grades are curved. You get a workbook that you need to fill out with term definitions, which helps you a lot with studying.
He is a great professor! He incorporates real life to class material which is great, its not the boring usual. His class is easy provided you show up to class, read the book and do all the key terms in the workbook. He is very open minded,insightful & helpful. I enjoyed his class very much- I have taken his PSY365 & his Psy352- I recommend him.
He is a great professor! He incorporates real life to class material which is great, its not the boring usual. His class is easy provided you show up to class, read the book and do all the key terms in the workbook. He is very open minded,insightful & helpful. I enjoyed his class very much- I have taken his PSY365 & his Psy352- take him.
the class was interesting. the book was the real professor. He doesn't teach at all. All he does is talk about his life and has us watch movies. He is very very easy. but he is very sensitive and wont take anyone elses opinions into consideration except his own.
This class is very easy. There is only a midterm and a final plus three written assignments that will count towards your grade. Class is easy if u put the time into it and read on your own. Funny loving guy but he DOES NOT teach at all...
Dr. George is a real nice guy and is approachable if you have any questions. He doesn't really lecture so much as he likes to tell stories that relate to what is being learned. The class overall is easy, just make sure you do the writing assignments and look over the definitions since that's basically the whole test. Oh, and you watch a lot of film
Very laid back. Talks for maybe first half, then usually shows film. About 10% of tests might come from lectures/films. Lectures aren't really lectures. They're him talking about his life, and incorporating a little psychology. Otherwise, just focus on workbook. Don't wait to do it last minute, 'cuz it can take awhile. Curves generously on tests.
He is very laid back & talks for about 1st half, then usually shows a film. 10% of tests come from lectures/films. You should focus mostly on the workbook. That is the majority of the test and don't wait to do it because it can take awhile. Curves generously on tests and there was only one paper that was only a page long. Very easy.
in one semester i took him for two classes a tues. thursday and a friday only class i found him to be very pleasant passionate about whathe teaches and overall really cares for his students
I took him in the summer session. He was very laid back and friendly. Will answer your questions. Talks for the first half and then shows a film the second half. Utilize the workbook it'll help you pass his tests. He curves the tests and had us write two papers but were not difficult. Definitely recommend him!
Took his class over the summer and it was worth it. very interesting topics and explains it clearly. He does take about himself a lot. Tests are a little difficult, just study. Plus he curves the tests (which helped me!)
HE'S A VERY GOOD TEACHER. HIS TEST COMES FROM THE HOME WORK HE ASSIGN. HE TEST IS ONLY FOR 50 MIN.
Easy class, just come to class and do assignments. The book is very important to have! He isn't very good at answering students questions and sometimes comes off kinda mean. But he is a good professor and knows a lot!
I took Dr. Lough for Psychology 150 on Saturday's from 8:00 AM-10:45 AM and while it was an early class I still learned a lot. Buying the textbook and his quickcopy which contains study guides is important to do, and read the lectures before he teaches them so you get a general understanding. I got an 86.3% B in his class and so can you, take him!
I took him for PSY 150 in the Fall 2012 semester and learned so much and even though I got a B in this course it made me realize that I want to minor in Psychology as this class was very interesting. He is a great professor and his class isn't the standard lecture it's interactive. Just be sure to read ahead and do the study guides and you're set.
His class is a joke. Just makes you copy definitions from the text into his course pack. Didn't really learn anything. Has every single campus org. come in to do lectures (doesn't like to actually teach)
He is such a great person.So professional and knowledgeable .I enjoyed every second of this class.I strongly recommend any psychology class that he teaches.You guys won't regret.He is so lovely .
He is one of the best professors that I have ever had.He is very knowledgeable about this course.You should take his class and you will fall in love with psychology.He is such an adorable person .
This was a Saturday class and I really enjoyed it! I learned a lot since he basically forces you to learn the terms and write them in the workbook he assigns... hes really funny and interesting but very book based and not easy because you need to study a lot and read. but got an A.... hard work pays off. HES A GREAT PROFESSOR THOUGH.!
Dr. Lough's Abnormal Psych class was one of the best classes I have taken at CSUN. It was very interesting and his style of teaching kept me interested -and awake- for a Saturday morning class. would highly recommend. you definitely need the book.
I recommend this professor! If you see his name be sure you enroll in his class! He will make boring education into a interesting one! Don't think twice before enrolling into his class. You won't be disappointed. If I can take all my classes with him I WOULD!
Take him! You won't regret it
TAKE TAKE TAKE HIM! YOU MIGHT HAVE BAD EXPERIENCES WITH OTHER PROFESSORS BUT HE IS WAY DIFFERENT FROM WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT PROFESSORS AND PSYCHOLOGY! TAKE IF POSSIBLE!
U won't regret taking this guy as he's very nice, funny, easy and allows the use of electronics in his class. He loves technology! His movies are very touching and made me cry. Overall, very knowledgeable and selected the material for the class well. Tests are easy, his lectures are available online.
Very nice lectures. The exams are based on the book and the workbook is very helpful as an study guide. Overall his class is fun.He doesn't take attendance but every class you earn points by using the clicker so I recommend that you assist to class.
Best class ever.
Professor George is so wonderful! He's a really caring person and he offers so much insight to the subject. He's got all the wisdom of an older man with the spirit of a young man, so his lectures are always engaging. He's the perfect teacher for this subject. Straightforward grading; if you study and engage in the material, you can surely get an A.
Make sure to do the workbook, study before the test and you will be fine. His lectures are a little dry.Yet, you have to go to class to get the clicker points. Overall not a bad class.
Great Professor and easy class.
Great Professor and great lectures. Exams are easy if you study the yellow workbook vocabulary he gives you. Overall, great class. I enjoyed it.
great teacher. he is very clear on everything, drops the lowest test score and his writing assignments in the workbook are very helpful. I'd take his class again in a heartbeat
He's Awesome! Pay attention to physical attributes of guest speakers for the test questions. His lectures are enjoyable :D HAnd last but not least his workbook is basically the bible for this class :)
He is awesome I learned a lot in his class. Power points are important take notes and read the book.
He is awesome I loved his class the work book is very important it will help for the exams
Professor Lough is great! He has a good personality and is very knowledgeable. 3 tests- he drops the lowest score, and 1 non cumulative final. The workbook pages are VITAL, they're worth points and important to use to study for each test. Would absolutely take him again!
Great professor! He gives very interesting lecture! Take him!
probably my favorite professor in psychology so far. Has a really chill way of presenting the course. Just do the HW, the reading, and attend class for some clicker points. Nicest guy ever and VERY interesting when it came to the spiritual side of Gerontology. Really hope his spiritual Psychology class gets picked up so i can attend that.
pretty easy just do the work & you will pass.T est aren't that hard.moderate amount of studying will get a B at least. I didn't much care for the class he went on and on about his life. I felt like the class was more for him to talk about his life story and vent all his life experiences. Fun class but not an intellectual one. Not worth the money.
3 exams, 3 voc papers, & 1 interview paper. extra credit opportunities are available. he's easy, just do the work. he doesn't take attendance but you should show up for his ppts because they will be on the test. you will need the textbook because a lot of the materials in the text book will be on the test as well. highly recommended!
Best class ever!! You will enjoy attending class everyday. Really easy to get an A as long as you show up to class and pay attention!
This class was very interesting and fun! Best professor ever!!!
One of my favorite professors at CSUN. He is a nice person and his classes are not difficult but you still learn SOOOO much.
Very interesting class, taught in a manner so that you learn the information but do not have to be stressed about your grade.
Great professor! Favorite teacher here at CSUN. Class was pretty easy, lectures were great and quizzes weren't that hard. I took this class in the summer and I recommend people to take it in the summer. Fair/Easy grader and you learn so much you don't want it to be over. Overall, highly recommend this professor, hes so sweet too :)
The tests are heavily based on the reading. In the summer, there was a test for every class meeting based on a chapter of the book. Drops the worst 2 grades, one analysis paper based on a movie, and a final on the last chapter. Provides a study guide you can follow to save +++++ time studying. Painless course, and very easy. Sweet professor.
Class is based heavily out of the book. He provides a study guide for each quiz. He keeps class interesting, is very personable & makes you want to come to class. We watched movies, held discussions & worked in groups. Guest speakers very helpful if you want to work in the psych field. You can tell he loves being around students.
Good teacher, enthusiastic. The course is hard but passable if you follow the workbook and attend class.Emotional in the classroom and hates interuptions but he is also attentive and helpful.Can make comments about his patients(might not seem appropriate)Has interesting guest speakers.
He likes to test you on things he told you about he did over the weekend. He gives you vocabulary words to define before each test, you do have to read. He's just so boring. He's nice but you're not really learning much from his lectures because he likes to jump around from topic to topic. You'll be tested on guest speakers lectures.
I didn't really like this professor! If I said something that he didn't agree with he had the class laughing at me. You would think for a psychology professor, maybe he would be more kind and cautious towards others who have different feelings than him. I even wrote him an e-mail about it and he ignored it. Four exams, one paper, hard grader.
Dr. Lough gives a clear cut syllabus at the beginning of the semester which offers extra credit. He tries to give study guides that specifies if the terms are from the lecture or from the book which makes it easier to avoid having to read full chapters. His lectures sometimes seemed long, but he is a very enthusiastic character about the field.
Very interesting class and a very sweet guy. I would definitely recommend him!
I've taken most of his classes because i enjoy his lectures and they're super easy to follow. He's very clear on what willwon't be on the test. Very welcoming about his office hours! Take the class because you will learn the material and his Power Points are actually better than textbooks!
This class is one of the best classes I have taken at CSUN. It is such an interesting topic and he makes it even more entertaining. 3 exams, you can drop 1 and the final. Super easy because he gives a study guide and if you fill it out you will have no problem with the exam! TAKE THIS CLASS!!
drops 1 of first 3 exams, final is mandatory. Im getting a B+ in the class. Didnt buy any of the books. Watch alot of movies, couple guest lectures. Study guide given before each exam thats due the exam day. Extra credit given every day for the class as a whole not using their phones. Textbook, +2 others books.
Highly recommend Prof. Lough. He is very passionate about the subject and makes class interesting. He describes material well and his exams are not too hard if you attend class. He has a great sense of humor and makes class enjoyable.
This class was easy going. All lectures are available on PowerPoint after the lectures is over. Do the assignments and study the notes. Attend the lectures, especially guest speakers. 4 Exams, not cumulative. Lowest of first 3 can be dropped. Great way to learn about the dreadful topic of death. Loved every minute of it.
Overall, he is a good and decent professor. Read all of the readings, though. He tests you on those. Well, just be familiar with the readings and you'll be alright. Pay attention in class because anything that gets mentioned, even stuff that's NOT on the lecture, will most likely end up on the test. Only complaint is that he speaks softy.
Lovely professor, with lots of knowledge in psychotherapy. Caring and funny. His class was very interesting. Take him!
Very awesome professor with good personality. Very positive. Lecture is very clear. He's knowledgeable about his subject and knows what to say. Highly recommend.
Really amazing professor, please do yourself a favor and take PSY150 with him. Although he speaks quietly, he tries to relate to us with examples and experiences. His tests are super easy as well (print out the study guide and fill it in and you'll be fine) , one term paper. It's impossible to even get a D, let alone an F in this class.
Dr. George has some awesome stories. I had difficult personal issues going on this semester, but his class would have been an easy A otherwise.
Dr. Lough is the best choice for this tough class. Class consists of a paper about self, 9 ICW assignments and 4 quizzes. This was my third class with him and hope to take many more with him. I ended up with a C but learned a lot. You will need the book to understand the lectures.
Worst Professor ever. He's cocky and rude and unapproachable. He criticizes everything you say and is disrespectful. He has us buy an expensive book and then tells us he hates the book and not to use it. He doesn't believe in the plus or minus system and has no empathy for people. Ruined my favorite subject and your grade is just based off tests.
Grade based on test and 5 randomly assigned "writing assignments" on class days. Made you buy the book that he hates and doesn't use but still tests out of. Not very approachable or kind. Didn't enjoy the way he taught the material and didn't really explain it well.
George Lough is an inconsiderate man. He has us buy a really expensive textbook that he hates however he still tests out of it. Grade is based on 3 exams ONLY. I was repeating this course due to getting a D, and he gave me a D when I needed a C. Not recommended for PSY 310.
I was very excited for this class, until I realized the class had no structure. Study guide is terms and some that aren't even in the book. I dreaded this class along with majority of the class. You have to teach yourself the disorders, and be able to distinguish whats the difference. I wouldn't recommend him, take someone else. Not an easy class.
Only passed this class because of his grading curve. Grade based on 4 tests (you can drop 1) and random short writing assignments, so you have to go to class. He has about 80 slides per lecture and only gets through 10 or less. So you're forced to learn everything on your own from the book. Take w/ someone else if you can.
50+ slides/lecture, will only discuss first 5-10. You basically need to read the chapters front to back and memorize, which for me was easy. But if you're the type who dislikes boring lectures, reading on your own, and essentially teaching yourself, then avoid. 4 exams, can drop 1 of first 3, couple random in-class writing assignments. NO HOMEWORK
He is hilarious and even though it was an 8 am lecture I still wanted to go
Easy class. Just show up to the lectures and review the power points and you'll be good to go. Don't bother buying the book. Gives 4 quizzes (no final) and drops the lowest of the first 3 quizzes. 5 in class writing assignments, just a paragraph journal-style, drops lowest score. 1 short paper. Very entertaining lectures. Goes off on funny tangents
Professor Lough is the most dynamic psychology professor. Perfect for the introductory course; it ignites a curiosity about other psychology courses. the class is easy, do the reading and the quizzes will be a breeze. Lots of extra credit opportunity; which are also fun. He's great!
I loved Professor Lough's class so much, definitely one of the best professors I had this semester. He sets clear criteria on what is going to be on the quiz and uploads all the power points, if you go to lectures, take notes, and study you'll do well. I'm finishing off the semester with a 101%, because he does a big curve
Prof. Lough's class was not hard at all, I got a B & I was lazy & didn't try. The reason I got a B was bc I didn't go to class enough. His tests were easy, & would have been easier if I payed attn in class & read the book, although I'm not sure you HAVE to read the book, but it helps. Go to class bc he doesn't post the slides. Nice guy, easy class.
My favorite class ever, easy A! 4 tests, lowest of the first three gets dropped, silly in class assignment (attendance check) drops one. One paper on anything in the book, terms for each exam for points, HUGE CURVE (free points) amazing guy. No final exam, you dont have to worry about the material after the test! Take all of the tests!! Enjoy :)
I like him as a human being. Good guy, interesting lectures except that 9/10 they will not cover anything on the test. He gets through a couple slides at most and then talks about other things that ARE interesting just not related to the material. At all. Read the chapters through to the end. The book is dense but interesting enough. Good luck!
Professor Lough does not show us any of his lectures, which wouldn't be a problem if he didn't constantly ramble about irrelevant topics. Lough simply talks and expects you to pick and choose which information is relevant to take notes on during his lengthy irrelevant rambling sessions. Stay away from him if you don't like your time being wasted.
Started the class of with meditation, grades on a curve, and is pleasant. There was a number of outside presentations and current event discussions that did not pertain to the exams though. If you're a good student, you should get a good grade regardless of content presented, but that's just me. (No + or -, just solid grades).
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