4.0

Harold Hunzinker

Psychology - Corning Community College

4.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
70%
Would Retake
107
Reviews
4.0
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

70%

Would Retake

107

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

69

4

11

3

9

2

7

1

11

What Students Say

This class was my absolute worst

PSY101 - 2.0 rating

Benny is probably one of the worst teachers I've ever had

PSY1010 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

81%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
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B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 19 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 5
B+: 4
A-: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Respected (3)
Tough Grader (3)
Participation matters (3)
Hilarious (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
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Reviews (107)
3.0
5.0
PSY101
Apr 11, 2002

Crazy guy, just memorize what he says...its not real Psych, its his own version

5.0
4.0
PS101
Apr 15, 2002

If you work with him and do the work, he'll work with you. Take the extra class

2.0
4.0
PS101
Apr 22, 2002

he's really hard to understand, but its a fun class

4.0
5.0
PS101
Apr 25, 2002

dude is so crazy

5.0
4.0
PS215
Apr 26, 2002

Really knows the subject matter and puts it into easy to remember stories.

5.0
1.0
PS211
May 7, 2002

dude is cool

5.0
4.0
PS101
Dec 16, 2002

Great guy, very enthusiastic and pumped up

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Dec 17, 2002

great teacher, really cares about the students. Best class you will take

5.0
4.0
PS201
Dec 18, 2002

One of the best instructors in the school. Awesome teacher!

5.0
3.0
PS201
Dec 20, 2002

Very gifted and talented professor by far the best on campus

5.0
4.0
PS101
Dec 20, 2002

Very cool class and a what a crazy but awesome teacher...i loved him

5.0
4.0
PS101
Feb 12, 2003

Great treacher...........funny as hell

4.0
4.0
PS101
Mar 18, 2003

VERY CRAZY! His tests are hard but man are his classes interesting!

5.0
4.0
PS101
Mar 21, 2003

Likes his job, committed to having and helping students learn, and great sense of humor, although his sense of humor is not for everyone

5.0
3.0
PS215
Mar 22, 2003

This guy is the very best that I have had in a classroom as a teacher

5.0
5.0
SOCPSY
Mar 26, 2003

best teacher that I have had in a long time, Other psy teachers should take a class with him, love his teaching style, hard tests but he challenges you

5.0
4.0
SOCIALPSY
Mar 27, 2003

I took him twice, by far the best professor I have ever had and probaly will ever have. Has a way of making learning interesting, and has many meaningful funny stories!!!

5.0
4.0
PS101
Mar 30, 2003

In his class now and is by far the best proffesor I have had . How can you not learn in his class .. he makes it a blast even though its hard !

5.0
3.0
PS215
Mar 31, 2003

He makes the class interesting by making it relevant to everyday life, and while the course is difficult, it is worth the effort.

4.0
3.0
PS101
Apr 21, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PS101
Apr 21, 2003

The man teaches an interesting class, and he keeps the class relevant to everyday life.

5.0
3.0
PS215
Apr 21, 2003

Keeps the class interesting and moving along

4.0
3.0
PS215
Apr 22, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PS215
Apr 24, 2003

great teacher,do not miss taking him while attending CCC

5.0
4.0
PS101
May 21, 2003

As good as they get, a litle demanding, but excellent learning situation

5.0
3.0
PS101
May 22, 2003

Dedicated, Committed, Enthusiastic, seems to thoroughly enoy his job, great learning enviroment if you want to do more than just get three hours of credit.

5.0
1.0
PS201
May 24, 2003

Wish he could go with me to the next college.

5.0
4.0
PS101
May 28, 2003

wish colleges had more teachers like benny

5.0
4.0
PS215
Jun 1, 2003

he is into teaching and enjoys his job, should have more teachers like him, take him for a course.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH
Oct 30, 2003

tons of notes, hes pretty clear on the point hes making, but when it comes to help hell often make you feel like a jack ass and isnt helpful at all, alright class

5.0
3.0
PSYC1001
Nov 3, 2003

This man will do just about anything to help a student ranging from getting them notes, a free tutor for the coure and even re-do an exam if the student approaches the man with a descent attitude.

5.0
4.0
PS2215
Nov 4, 2003

Excellent teacher, committed to the classroom instruction and tries to get the best out of each student, but he can be kind of demanding

5.0
4.0
PS1101
Nov 5, 2003

Excellent teacher, do not miss having him for at least one course, although kind of demanding

5.0
3.0
PSYC1001
Nov 6, 2003

As good as them come, take him, but he is more work than many instructors, but worth the extra work.

1.0
3.0
PSY231
Nov 12, 2003

annoying personality and goes on tangents often.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1001
Nov 13, 2003

Best I have ever come across, but not for everyone

5.0
3.0
PS2215
Nov 13, 2003

Wish there were more like him

5.0
4.0
HS1000
Nov 18, 2003

you heard of a super mother, well this guy is a super teacher!!

3.0
5.0
PS101
Nov 21, 2003

Has made people cry in class. He is full of energy, but is very strict. In his class you don't learn Psycology, you learn HIS STORIES.You must recite them verbatim on the exam as well.Plan to study the actual psych on your own if continuing in psych.

5.0
4.0
PSYC1001
Nov 28, 2003

cool dude, great way of teaching by using personal stories to teach the concepts, makes psychology relevant to everyday life.

2.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Feb 13, 2004

Not the easiest class, but I highly recommend the experience.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Feb 15, 2004

His class has been one of my very best learning experiences since I have been in college. Want to take another class with him

1.0
4.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Apr 2, 2004

He was the worst teacher I have ever had. If you don't remember HIS stories you can't pass the classes. But of course if you go to the "extra" help sessions anyone can...I expect to be able to pass a class WITHOUT having to go to an extra sessio

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Apr 3, 2004

Great teacher, dedicated to seeing students learn, willing to help, makes the class interesting, uses personal stories as a vehicle to teach the concepts.

5.0
2.0
PSYC2215
Oct 13, 2004

benny is way cool. He makes this class very fun.

2.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Dec 13, 2004

Just memorize his stories and repeat them back on tests, its not that hard. Don't expect to actually learn much about actual psychology and don't ever take a higher level psych class after learning from him....he's amusing, but I'm not convinced he's sane

5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Jan 6, 2005

This sun of a gun doesn't play games. If you take his class, expect to study. Don't watch the clock, and expect to have a full book of notes by the end of the semester. His class is very entertaining and praticle. He is probably the best psych. instructor at CCC.

1.0
3.0
PSYC101
Jan 15, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PSYC2201
Jan 16, 2005

He is one hot guy. Take his class. He is one of the good guys. If you miss taking his class, you have missed a good opportunity.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jan 23, 2005

Best professor I've ever had.

5.0
3.0
PSCH101
Feb 2, 2005

Amazing

5.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Mar 16, 2005

He is an amazing teacher. Makes class fun

1.0
5.0
INTROTOPSYCH
May 2, 2005

Absolutely the WORST professor ever. You can't understand a word he says, or read his writing. Thinks he's the most important and smartest person ever. You have to memorize what HE says word for word. It's not psychology, it's the Benny Hunziker Hour, and it's annoying. He's ruined psychology for me

4.0
3.0
ABNORMALPSYC
May 5, 2005

He was so much fun! He gives you EXACTLY what you need to know for the test, no ****. He gives tons of examples and a study guide of everything that will be on the test. He's not a book teacher, so all you need is a notebook and pen. I HIGHLY recommend him. He's GREAT

4.0
2.0
PSYC11012215
May 5, 2005

He is very good teacher. He gives examples for everything he talks about, so you really understand. He relates everything with a real life situation. Effective teaching style. I almost always had fun in his class. Gives out study sheets. Don't watch the clock and dont be late tho. just a hint.

1.0
4.0
PSY101
May 22, 2005

i can't believe this guy is teaching. he uses the course for his own ego. Picking on people, scorning one if your late, singling out people, and using life stories that have no educational (let alone psychological) value other than to make himself feel heard/important etc. Also swearing and bragging about Corvettes in class doesn't make you cool

1.0
5.0
PSYCH101
Jun 30, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
PSYCH1101
Grade: B+
Aug 16, 2005

Benny is an awesome teacher. He Really loves his job. His class is not the easiest.You really have to pay attention and take good notes.NO SKIPPING!His test come right from the notes..no trick questions. He uese life experiences to convey the infromation...this might not seem like it's relavent to psych,but if u take higher level psych it really is

3.0
2.0
PSYCOLOGY
Aug 24, 2005

No Comments

5.0
1.0
2250
Aug 30, 2005

He is great. Very caring, understanding and helpful. If anything I had him for general psych, have him now for abnormal and would take him for any other class related to that area.

4.0
5.0
ABNORMALPSYCH
Sep 10, 2005

GREAT TEACHER!!! I had a blast...which is why I got 100% on every test I took in his class!! Thanks, Benny!!

1.0
5.0
PSCH1010
Grade: A+
Oct 3, 2005

Horrible, not easy to get along with

5.0
3.0
PSYCH
Jan 23, 2006

Had him for two psych. classes. Learned so much. Very interesting. The stories and movies help me remember. Most helpful and interested in his students. Just be sure to follow the rules and pay attention. Doesn't take any bull.Woul love to take another class from him.

5.0
1.0
GENPSYCH
Mar 2, 2006

Great job Benny! I totally enjoyed your class & learned a lot. Thanks!

5.0
4.0
PS100
Apr 13, 2006

Great Benny....the best professor I ever had!!!!!

5.0
2.0
PSYC2215
May 19, 2006

Benny is the chillest teacher you'll ever meet. He is good at relating with his younger students and is always upbeat and funny. He breaks down the information into it's simplest form, and relates it to life experiences.

5.0
5.0
PSYCH1101
Oct 30, 2006

I LOVE BENNY!!! he's so cute and so funny! i've almost peed my pants in his class from laughing so hard!! the whole first month of his classes you have to learn the 'benny language' as i like to call it. but once you figure out what he's saying you'll remember everything! yeah he's hard but if you're not willing to do his work than don't bother!

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Nov 8, 2006

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYCH2215
Nov 29, 2006

I feel bad for not having rated him sooner than now, I took his class 2 years ago. I would say that if you don't want to study and pay attention, don't sign up for his class. His class was a blast, but not for someone who doesn't do well on essay exams, or for the student who wants to whiz by without hard work. Would def. take him again! Go Benny

2.0
1.0
PYCH101
Mar 28, 2007

No Comments

5.0
3.0
PSYC1101
Mar 10, 2008

There is a method to his madness!!! His unique style of teaching helps to reinforce the concepts taught. The key is to have an open mind. Also, be prepared to have tired hands... there's alot of note-taking and it is very fast paced. It's been 2 years since I took his class and I still remember AND USE alot of what he taught me.

4.0
4.0
PSY01
Jan 10, 2009

I learned more from him in a semester than I learned from any of my professors throughout obtaining my advanced degrees.

5.0
3.0
PSY1215
Mar 1, 2009

Benny was a great professor. I love psychology but he was able to teach it with real life experience we could see and understand.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Mar 11, 2009

Great teacher. I really enjoyed his class more than any other class I took the whole time I was in college.

5.0
3.0
SPSYC2000
Apr 28, 2009

enthusiastic, great sense of humor, hes fast paced but knows how to engage his students. Benny is a true example of "don't judge a book by it's cover". He talks fast, but once you settle in, It's extremely hard to not want to take another course with Benny:)

5.0
4.0
PSYC101
Dec 17, 2009

Dont look at the clock, dont be late, dont zone out. Great guy tho, I still keep in touch with him after my days at corning are over. Learned a lot, took four classes with him, he is a legend. Admitted he thought i was a goof off in the beginning but he said i misjudged you and I was going somewhere in life. Influential

2.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Mar 18, 2010

The teacher is hard to understand, and he tends to be very aggressive...he is a great person but not so much as a professor...you either like him or you don't, and for me personally, I dont

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Nov 13, 2010

I learned more in this class than I learned anywhere. He made me work hard but it felt good to do well. His class is not just about psychology. It's about life. Your experience at CCC will be much more rewarding if you take his class.

5.0
5.0
PSY101
Dec 15, 2010

My classes with Benny were the highlight of my college career. I learned so much about psychology and life in general. He inspired me in so many ways. I will admit I was completely freaked out by his approach, but was amazed in the end what I got out of it.

4.0
2.0
PSYC1010
Jun 20, 2011

Benny is a riot. He makes psychology fun for even those who aren't interested in the subject. His classes are so easy to pass if you just do the work, he gives you everything you need to get an A.

5.0
4.0
PSY100
Sep 28, 2011

Great teacher! Makes class exciting and interesting. I strongly suggest going to class everyday. You get out of the final, who wouldn't love that.

5.0
4.0
PSI2215
Jan 21, 2012

A lot of students don't like the copious notes they need to take, but I think he's one of the best.

5.0
3.0
PSYC1000
Feb 14, 2012

Bennie is an awesome persone and professor. Highley recomended and is a lot of fun in class. Never boring with bennie.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH1101
Mar 28, 2012

I took Psych with Benny last year, as a person he is great but not as a teacher. He at times can be hilarious and he is a riot, trust me. If you are an abstract learner, and like to listen to personal stories rather than a book, Benny is the one for you. If your more of a logical learner and like things set out and structured dont get this teacher.

5.0
2.0
PYSCH2201
May 2, 2013

Very helpfull teacher! I love Benny... he will try his best to make sure you get a good grade, offers LOTS of extra credit and doesnt critique your essays in a bad way, if you put an effort towards it and typed extra you will get a good grade. HIGHLY RECOMENDED, this is my 2nd class with Benny

5.0
2.0
PSYCH1101
Nov 6, 2013

Benny is an amazing teacher. I absolutely loved his class and can't wait to take more classes with him. If you are going to take a class of his be prepared to put forth the effort NOTES ARE REQUIRED!! If you show up pay attention and take notes the class is fairly easy.

2.0
5.0
1010
Feb 11, 2014

Didn't like teaching style, did not help in in the long run and was lost in psy classes after that.

5.0
5.0
PSYCH101
Nov 23, 2014

stumbled upon this and had to add my comments, even though I took benny's class 30+ years ago, he was my most MEMORABLE professor ever! Immensely entertaining, and I still remember and quote things he said in class.

1.0
5.0
PSYCH1010
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2014

I was completely lost throughout the whole class. He would babble about things that didn't relate to what we were learning and his notes made ZERO sense, it wasn't a matter of me not being able to read them, they justdid NOT make sense. He was funny but if you actually want to learn anything don't take his class. Learned nothing from the book.

3.0
3.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2014

Benny is a proud narcissist. If you remember everything he says and can tell his stories back verbatim; it is an easy A. As a person, he is fantastic and his situational stories stay with you. Just never watch the clock or text.

2.0
5.0
PSY101
Jan 6, 2015

This class was my absolute worst. Benny doesn't make any sense and gets so side tracked with pointless stories. Not to mention, he's rude and inconsiderate. Horrible with clarifying or helping students on the subject. If you can avoid taking his class, please do!

1.0
4.0
PSY1010
Grade: D
May 7, 2015

Benny is probably one of the worst teachers I've ever had. He teaches from stories and if you don't understand his stories or remember them word for word then you might as well not show up for the tests (which are poorly written.) You learn NOTHING about psychology in this class. Waste of my time. I am livid to put it mildly.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2015

Took this class online. He's a great grader and gives credit just for attempting certain assignments. The assignments are clear cut and easy as long as you read the chapters! Easily one of the top five best teachers at CCC.

4.0
3.0
1100
Grade: A+
Sep 24, 2015

I loved Benny. A lot of students don't like him because they don't think that he is relevant with his stories at all, but honestly he just uses them to grab your attention and to keep you focused on what he's saying. He repeats himself for the same reason. It was hard to comprehend at first, but if you really focus, it begins to make more sense.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 4, 2015

This instructor is amazing! He's thorough! He gives the absolute best feedback ever! Highly recommend him and taking more of his courses as electives

5.0
1.0
PS1101
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2015

Very great and knows that he's talking about. He's funny and makes learning fun. Benny, his name as know by students, his caring. He's always giving great and meaningful feed back.

4.0
1.0
PSYC1101
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2016

I took his online class and it was set up super easy with clear grading, due dates, etc. He gave tons of extra credit points which helped by exempting you from the final. It was the perfect class to take online.

5.0
2.0
PSCH1010
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2016
Would take again

Benny is so funny and will make your class enjoyable. I will never forget the material because he adds in real life stories so you can better apply the material to life situations. He loves teaching and it shows which is nice. He really tries to help everyone do well. BEWARE if you are shy, he WILL call you out!! but you will get used to it!

1.0
1.0
PSYCH1101
Grade: B+
Oct 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Benny tells sorties during his class and expects you to remember every word for his in class exams. The exams ask you to give examples for each and you must use the one he gave in class exactly how it was. The online quizzes has nothing to do with what you do inside his class. But yet one is due every Friday. All I have to say is good luck.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
3.0
4.0
PSYC2201
Grade: A
May 16, 2017
Would take again

Overall Benny is a good teacher. A few things to keep in mind though: - he tells stories in class and watches videos, these will be on the test! - tends to ramble - weekly online test; these have nothing to do with lecture, only book. - he expects you to WORK -willing to help you when you need it. - may be hard to understand him

Respected
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
PS101
Jul 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I would never want to take this class again. I took it online and still his comments were rude and he made feel stupid. He does give extra credit . I think it's time for him to throw in the towel because his manners aren't good.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
PSYCH2215
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2017
Would take again

Having worked in human services for more than 15 years, I can tell you from experience, Benny's lessons will last for years. A lot of what I was taught my him, I use to this day when writing treatment plans or counseling a patient. Helpful hint, go talk to him during office hours. He'll really help you out a lot if you show a desire to learn!

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
HS1000
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2017
Would take again

Met Benny in 1971. Taught Western Civ. then. Taught WC the same way he does psych. Took 2 sems. Best courses and teacher in all my college years. Greatly influenced my thinking. Made me work, gained my confidence. Became a great friend! Funny, great insight, dead serious. Im the Bob in his Pink Floyd and pinching butts in the bars stories. lol

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
PSYC1101
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Benny is a really tough grader and is very strict on tardiness and attendance. His lectures are word for word and if you follow along and listen to key words you'll do fine. The tests are hard because he expects word for word answers from the lectures.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
4.0
PSYC1101
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Benny's lectures consist of stories that somewhat relate to psychology and not much more. His tests require you to retell these stories in great detail so I took thorough notes which helped. He uploads practice tests so I suggest doing those before hand and memorizing your answers for the real test. But, he's very entertaining and has a lot to say.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
PS101
Grade: A-
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

Very difficult, but worth it

5.0
4.0
INTROTOPSYCH
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2024
Would take again

Benny is very good, he keeps you engaged and interested.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Respected
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

81%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
A+ (5)
B+ (4)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 19 reported grades
A: 6
A+: 5
B+: 4
A-: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Respected (3)
Tough Grader (3)
Participation matters (3)
Hilarious (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
TEST HEAVY (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.19 avg change
Sep
Nov
Apr
Dec
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

2250

5.0

(1)

PS211

5.0

(1)

PS201

5.0

(3)

SOCPSY

5.0

(1)

SOCIALPSY

5.0

(1)
+39 more courses
Difficulty by Course

1010

5.0

SOCPSY

5.0

ABNORMALPSYCH

5.0

PSYCH1010

5.0

INTROTOPSYCH

4.5

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