willing to clarify anything, exams are straight from the notes - buying the book isn't worth it, and he tells you that on day one. gives a comprehensive review guide. injects some humor into the class making 8am less painful.

Dixson is great. His only flaw is that he teaches right off a powerpoint, which can get a little tedious and boring after a while. But hes an extremely nice guy that wants everyone to do well. He gives nice curves, his exams are easy and hes extremely approachable. Although its off powerpoint, you still learn a whole lot.

Teaches right off powerpoint slides. The material is interesting sometimes, but can get pretty dry, especially at 8 am. His tests aren't bad, and everything comes directly from lecture. He'll tell you right off the bat that the book isn't necessary if you plan on coming to class. Overall, pretty nice guy, class could be more interesting though.

Just go to class and study the notes. He was pretty witty. I loved this class!

Nice guy overall. Don't need the textbook for his class to do well. Had a hard time staying awake at 8am sometimes, as he reads right off his powerpoints. But if you come to class and take notes, you can easily do well. His exams aren't simple, but he also curves when necessary.

He doesn't post the slides online so you have to go to class to get them. He may be really boring but everything makes perfect sense and if it doesn't, he is more than willing to explain. His exams are straightforward and if you aren't dumb as a rock you will do FINE on them. The book is completely unnecessary so don't buy it. Take his class!!!

Can be funny, class isnt completely boring. He doesnt post the slides so you either need to go to class or read the book. If you go to class all the time, you do not need the book. Exams are ok. He curves so its nice

He really is a great professor; he tries to keep things funny and has a pretty good sense of humor. He does not post the slides, so you either have to go to class or read the text... I would opt you go to class, because it really isn't that boring, and the material is interesting, and he teaches it well. Definitely recommend!

Dixon is a really great guy. He is funny and keeps the class interesting so it's not hard to sit through. The class overall was pretty easy too. I recommend taking it, it's an easy 4 credit class to bring your GPA up.

This was a fun class. He made it interesting even when the material was a little dry. Just go to the classes and pay attention and you'll do fine. He's also a really nice guy so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. His exams are easy too, just go over what he covered in lecture and you're in the clear

great professor! he kept the class entertaining and was funny. you have to go to class because he doesn't post the slides online but you never need to read the book because his exams are entirely off his lectures. also, if you review the notes after class the exams are pretty easy- always multiple choice. take this class!!

great guy overall. his lectures are pretty funny. tests are fairly easy. would recommend taking his classes.

Awesome guy. As long as you go to lecture, you'll be fine on his super easy tests. He's very personable and casual.

Don't listen to the previous post. Dr. D. is a wonderful professor. He clearly tells you what is expected of you and his exams are no where near difficult; AS LONG AS YOU STUDY LIKE YOU'RE SUPPOSED TO. Exams come primarily from his notes which he doesn't post so attendance is mandatory, but c'mon, you're in college, go to class. Take it with him!

I don't know why some people are saying the exams were hard. They are the easiest exams I have taken yet at this school. I don't even OWN the book and I pulled 90's on every one. Just go to class and copy the powerpoints. He goes so slow and is so boring that there's really no excuse to not have all the notes written down by the time he moves on.

best teacher ive had at uconn so far. as long as you go to each class and take notes you will get an a in this class. he made it interesting and very easy to learn

Wonderful Professor. You have to go to every class to get notes and examples because he uses specific class exaples on the exams. If you want a A on the exams you have to read but knowing just the notes well will get you a high B. If you do what he says you'll get an A. No tricks, straight forward exams. Over all, wonderful course.

One of my favorite professors at UConn. His lectures were so clear and easy to understand. About 95% of the test material came from lecture notes and videos which were not posted online (must attend class). Only very few questions came from the assigned book readings.

Very straighforward and nice. Lectures are helpful and are not put online.

Great professor. Really interesting. Exams are sort of difficult. Averages are in the 70's. He does not post notes online, so you have to go to class.

Dixon is a nice guy, and the class is simple enough. He goes extremely slow through slides, so note taking is simple, and he doesn't post anything online so go to class. Tests are fair.

really cool guy. the class is interesting and the exams are pretty easy.

Dixon has really changed the way he structures his class (so be mindful of that when reading older reviews). There are 2 exams and 1 final, none of which are cumulative. He has starting using Aplia for online homework. Overall, DIxon is a great guy and really cares for his students. I missed lecture but still did really well. MUST TAKE!

Dixon is an above-average lecturer. He is very clear and helpful to students. There are 3 non-cumulative exams as well as weekly online homework. He also posts slides online now. Discussion isn't too helpful and there are 3 short papers to write, but it makes the class an easy 4 credits. The class itself is interesting; I recommend it.

Exams are a little tough but not too bad. His lectures are pretty interesting. I found this class to be pretty easy and I rarely did /all/ of the readings. Discussion wasn't bad, I was in honors and there were 3, 3 page papers.

Prof. Dixon made the exams for this course way too difficult for an intro to psych class. I got an A in psych 1000 and i'm scraping to get a B+ now. You have to know material from the book AND lectures inside and out for exams. Avoid if you can, other professors are easier

You definitely have to go to lecture because his slides are just basic bullet points with no explanations of anything - but it's okay because he's funny and a good lecturer. Exams can be kinda tough, I understand the comments below def. harder than psyc 1000 - you just have to read the book.

Don't listen to the people saying his exams are hard, I hardly studied and did well. If you go to class, take good notes and read them over/ know vocab you'll be totally prepared. He gives his note outlines online but they're useless for exams so make sure to go to lecture!

Defintely need to go to class and take notes on lecture and textbook to do well but other than this dixon is very fair and straightforward. lecture can be boring but you get through it.

Dixon is the nicest guy ever. But you dont need to go to class at all. He posts the notes, and the exams are online, so heres what you should do: copy all the words from the powerpoints into a doc and fix any formatting errors. When you take the exams, just search through the doc and youll get an A.

Overall a great lecturer and nice guy. His exams are online and are made to be extra difficult to make up for that and prevent cheating. Your lecture grade is composed of two exams. That's it. With the exams being so tough and as he calls it "google-proof", I strongly suggest studying slides and the book. ALSO, DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!

I took the summer version of his course. The class was mapped out on what chapters you needed to read for each day. He had recorded lectures and some were more enjoyable than others. He was passionate about the topics and really tried to help you understand them. The textbook was free and online which was nice. He gives extra credit too.

Your entire grade is essentially the exam, research, and your lab section. You do more work in the labs, but that is manageable also. He uses the OpenStax Psych textbook and his lectures are pre-recorded on YouTube and are very quiet, but fine. Very little communication with students, and a repeat of AP Psych.

Professor Dixon class is very engaging. I liked his class you just have to pay attention and take good notes to pass. The 2 exams for the class was open note so that was a good thing.

This class is graded on 2 exams. That being said, it can be hard to get an A if you are not a good test taker even though this is a really easy class. If you take good notes you should Ace the exams because they are online, but nothing is on google so if you don't write down every little things he says you might not do well. Funny guy. Enthusiastic

just like AP Psych. Dixon is an interesting lecturer and the content of this class is not difficult, especially if you've taken AP psych in high school. There are 2 exams, open note, not on lockdown, super simple. Pay attention and watch the lectures, that's about all you need to do to get an A.

He is a good lecturer and gives good examples to help you understand. He gives booster points for up to 5% points on each exam and one for the semester which can bring you up 3% to your total grade.