go to his office hours, he will help you and may even help with your grade. tests are hard

he is ok. he talks too much.

This is the most interesting psychology class I have taken. He finds a way to make the topics very interesting and even incorporates humor into his lectures. He offers a chance for extra credit which is definately needed because his tests are hard!

His slides are ridiculous. Very tripped out and weird. Anyway, very nice guy. Take advantage of ALL 20 points of extra credit.

great person, not so great teacher but he could be worse

He was a pleasure to learn from. Some of the test questions were unclear but overall he's a good professor. Very animated.

I thought he was very interesting. The tests were difficult, but if you go to class and study the notes you will do fine. Also do the 20 points of extra credit.

i'm takin him now and i don't get where all this talk about his tests being hard comes from. maybe he changed them up or something but they're pretty straightfoward and if you study, you should be fine

Abnormal was interesting. His slides have cool pics and are different than any other class. His exams, although u may think u know everything its easy to get material confussed. esp between disorders. he offers extra credit, and i enjoyed this class. take it!

i thought he was an excelent teacher...and made it interesting. I enjoyed the class very much.

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Great class and teacher! He's very interesting, and doesn't mind answering students' questions.

Awesome class and teacher. He tries to make it interesting and understandable, and does a great job.

great class great guy, take notes and study them and you'll be fine - def take this class

Really cool guy, good professor. His exams are pretty hard, but study a lot and they're fine. Made class pretty fun. Subject material is really interesting too.

Forsyth rocks. He knows how to teach. Great lecturer, incorporates good stories and humor into his classes, and he's just a cool guy. During classes where few people are there, and during the end-of-year review session he'll offer a little extra credit. The tests are difficult; make sure you listen carefully and take DETAILED notes.

I loved this class. His teaching was great, I think he is brilliant. He had fun extra credit for the final, and he is fair bc he allows you to drop a test. This was the only class in Albany that I actually missed less than 5 lectures and I had him at 845 AM!

Wish I could take him again! Beware he's super nice but his test are not they are just as hard as he isn't but a super great teacher not a lecturer! He involves the class and encourages you to ask questions. TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU WANT TO LEARN NOT JUST FLOAT BY

this is the one class i love going to (and hate missing!) he is an EXCELLENT professor...one of the best i've ever had. his class is super interesting..tests are a bit hard but if you go to class and take good notes you should do well. he's so nice and helpful and you can tell he loves what he does. i would DEF. recommed taking this class!

amazing professor. class was actually fun to go to. To do well on tests though you HAVE to read the textbook

He is such a great professor and actually makes the 8:45 not seem so terrible. Attendance isn't taken and notes are online, but it's more beneficial to actually go. Tests are relatively hard, you have to know a lot of detail, but if you study and read the chapters in the book you should be fine!

abnormal psychology. It was an interesting class but difficult, especially 845 in the morning. It took him forever to grade exams and they were multiple choice scantrons. Never posted grades. Had interesting stories, must attend class most test questions are from class vocals not just notes on webct and text. His personal stories are fair game too

awesome teacher.pretty good looking too

GREAT professor. He's really enthusiastic about the material and for the most part presents it very clearly. He's very open to stundents' input. Tests are moderate to somewhat difficult and very fair, heavily weighted on lecture material, but his lectures are always fun and interesting.

AMAZING! definitely take any class you can with Forsyth. He explains everything clearly and has some great examples/stories. He gives you study tips and wants to help as much as possible.

I remember this being a great class, and Dr. Forsyth being a very good lecturer. I did well although I recall having to study a fair bit. Clinical really was never my interest but he made it interesting. One of many first-rate psych professors at this school.

Great teacher, actually cares about what he's teacher and is interesting. If you take good notes you should be able to manage a B or A. Gives 4 100 question tests and drops the lowest grade

x4 100 question exams, and x1 100 question final exam. He drops one of the lowest of the first four and didn't take attendance. Not hard whatsoever to at least get a B or higher. Only thing I didn't like is there are so many questions I found myself struggling to get good grades. Getting a B+ as long as I don't fail the final.

This professor is amazing!!! I loved going to his class. He made it very interesting & his slides were always so cool. He knows his stuff!! Pay attention to his videos and his random quiz questions on the slides & you'll do fine!

LOVED this class, if I could take another class with him I would. The content was extremely interesting, he played a lot of video clips to help us understand and I looked forward to going. Gives bonus questions on the tests. 5 tests ( 4+ final) drops lowest grade, really not hard to do well

If you have a chance to take him, TAKE HIM! Extremely thorough, so much so that the textbook isn't necessary. 5 exams (4 regular, 1 final), drops lowest grade. Curves if necessary. And he gives questions in lecture that you'll see on his exams, easy points. Anything less than a B+/A- in his classes is unacceptable. He's that good.

Hands down one of the best psych professors. Class was so interesting and he gave lots of good examples through video clips and class discussion. 5 exams but drops the lowest grade. post power points online and they are easy to understand. a must take class!

Hands down, one of the best Psych professors at UAlbany. Made the class extremely interesting by showing video clips and sharing personal stories. 5 exams, drops the lowest grade. Gives extra credit on the exams, and provides answers to some of the exam questions in class prior to the test. Take his class!

He's a pretty good professor. All of the material was pretty straight forward and he explained everything well. However, your entire grade is based off of the average of the tests you take throughout the semester and you need at least a 95 to get an A in the class which is kind of annoying. He does provide a lot of extra credit on the tests though.

hard 100 questions tests

If you listen to him and his slides you will do well in this class, he explains each topic in detail and the exam is no different from what he says in class. He he very soft spoken and clear.

Lectures are long and all info is on the slides which are posted online. Grade only consists of tests. 4 total, drop the lowest and the final. Have to really work for an A. Gives up to 9 points of extra credit on each tests though. Tests are 105 MC questions

He is one of the best professors I have ever had in my undergraduate studies. His lectures are clear and he really makes you understand the material. You don't even need the textbook as long as you go to class, pay attention, and take notes. His personal stories are fascinating and he even puts some on the tests to make sure you pay attention.

4 100-question tests, one gets dropped. The lectures were interesting and Forsyth is a really cool guy. If you pay attention during class, memorize the important slides, and show up to the review sessions hosted by the TAs, you should be fine. Expect to study the slides for 5-6 hours before the tests, he rarely throws in questions from the textbook

I personally really enjoyed his lectures and was sad when one was cancelled. There were times where I felt information was lost in translation from the lectures to the tests. He gives exam questions in class so you should really go. There were four tests, 50 Qs each and one gets dropped (not the final though). He is not your normal uptight prof :)

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE FILL IN THE FIRST SIX ROWS FOR THE EXTRA CREDIT ON EXAMS--ITS EXTRA CREDIT ON AN EXAM!!! Other than that, its an easy class, can get a tad boring, fell asleep a few times, information is not hard or different if you took Psych previously. He's really passionate about what he's teaching, exams are everything!!

The tests were very long and full on information. However, he posts all the slides online and they have all the information you'll need. but you need to be prepared to STUDYYYY!!! attendance is not mandatory and no homework or papers are given, but there are about 5 tests and super super long.

The lecture classes are long but it is more interesting than most! The exams are long, 100 questions, but he drops the lowest one and the final is not cumulative! Textbook doesn't really matter as he pulls the most important stuff from his lecture and the slides are online. Read the slides and learn the concepts to apply to his exam questions.

Professor Forsyth is such an awesome professor and a very nice guy overall. He makes lectures interesting by interacting with the class and showing videos to help us understand better. There are 4 tests that are 100 questions each, which are kind of hard, but he gives extra credit so its not impossible to get an A.

Love him! Take good notes and you'll get an A. His questions are specific from his lecture including videos. Make sure to fill up the front seats during a test for extra credit.

Amazing teacher, very funny and loves the subject! Loved his class, only missed it once and not by choice. Test easiness is deceiving, you may think you understand but you might not be. Interesting class, lots of visuals. The lowest test grade is dropped (not final).

A tough class but he helps with extra credit. Go to class especially days before breaks for extra credit. Tests are 100 questions and can be tough but extra points from extra credit in class and on test help. Fill in front rows of lecture center to get more bonus points. Take notes on what he actually says bc slide shows don't have all the info.

The class is just a lecture but he does post the notes on note slides. Attendance isn't mandatory but I would recommend going he explains the topics more in depth than what's on the notes. The exams can be kinda hard but he gives extra credit opportunities, study the note slides. Don't get the textbook you won't use it

Loved Prof. Forsyth and so did our entire class. He's a super cool dude, signs his emails "Peace, J". Gives an interesting perspective on psychological pathology and opens your eyes a bit to the power of Big Pharma. If you're 100% Pro-big pharma, you may be a little irritated with his views.

I really liked the professor and this course. I think the lectures are easy to follow, but if you don't go I recommend reading. In class, he shows videos and gives personal anecdotes, so I would go if you can. If you do go, reading isn't really important. Good professor, though.

Prof Forsyth is greatness. You have two options when it comes to attendance: read the textbook in detail and skip class or just go to class and follow along with the slides. If you study the slides, you will pass the tests (3 tests plus final). He gives extra credit for random things like filling in all rows on the day of the test.

the best advice I can give in regard to Forsyth is to go to class and take notes on the powerpoint. I would do this and not study for the exams at all and did really well. 4 exams, lowest one is dropped. gives test questions in class

I LOVED THIS PROFESSOR. I took psychology with a heavy course load and it was the most interesting and easiest class I took, definitely required one to pay attention in lecture but he isn't boring. lots of extra credit and zero homework.

Amazing professor. His test are 50 questions and cover everything learned, even the stuff that you wouldn't think would be on the test but if you come to class and pay attention the test are super easy. Lowest test grade dropped and extra credit given each test. He's really passionate about what he teaches which makes the class so much easier.

Best professor! teaches such an interesting class. If you go to class everyday, you wont need the book but definitely need to pay attention. Gives extra credit if you fill in every seat for the test. Signs his emails with "Peace - J"

Forsyth really wants everyone to pass and if you go to every class & actually pay attention his tests are a breeze. There was no textbook. The class is based on 3 exams, he gives 4 but drops the lowest. He gives extra credit for exams anywhere from 2 to like 8 points as well as EC questions on the test.

He was such a down-to-earth professor and his life stories were fascinating. There was clear grading criteria. There were also 3 tests and a final, but if you do what you're supposed to- you'll excel.

honestly the most amazing professor I have ever had. you can tell from his lectures he gives off this radiance. During the last class he gave us a TEDX Talk that he did, and everyone started clapping at the end and I almost started crying so if that doesnt say enough I dont know what does.

I took this class as an elective and Im so glad I did. Theres 3 tests and he drops the lowest one, plus the final. Go to lecture and you will be fine. I was 30 minutes late to my final this morning and he still let me take it. Such a nice guy!! And his class was interesting to me.

Loved this class. You need to go in order to understand what's on the slides. You do not need the textbook in my opinion. Drops the lowest test. He gives 2 opportunities for extra credit on tests. A person picks an envelope with a number in it and whatever number it is the points we get. We also get bonus questions on each test.

Take what he says about the mental illnesses with a grain of salt. Some things he says can be a bit problematic and pretty outdated. It's an easy class, test heavy but the tests are pretty easy if you pay attention in class or study the slides. AND HE HAS LEGENDARY SLIDES. This dude has slides with clip art found on DeviantArt from 2009.

Long tests (100 questions) but not too hard. Study for them with flashcards and seek help.

Great professor. Lecture slides are always posted online, attendance is still important because he'll post test questions only in-class. He makes class very interesting and fun, genuinely cares about student input. Always available outside of class for help.

John's lectures are amazing !! I took his Abnormal Psychology class and the topics would make some of us emotional because they hit home. He's very kind and I wish i could take another one of his classes before i graduate. He only grades based on 3 exams (theres 4 exams but he drops the lowest one). They're kind of hard :/ but just study a lot !!

Professor Forsyth is a very good professor, if you want to do good in his class, you should go to class, take some notes, and pay attention. He makes the content very interesting so if you have any interest in abnormal psych than you will enjoy it.

He's a good professor. Only graded by four tests, all multiple choice. No homework, nothing else. The lowest test grade is dropped, and the final is not cumulative. Slides are posted online, but I recommend going to class because he expands on the slides a lot, and shows videos that may be included on the tests. Good professor and good lecturer.

Graded by your best 3 of 4 exams so that can be good if you're a test taker. He offers some extra credit opportunities in different ways. If you miss class, you WILL MISS information on the exams because although HE POSTS THE SLIDES there are a lot of HOLES to make you ATTEND. Video links shown in class will not be posted either.

Best professor at UAlbany!

He's a diligent psych professor. Only graded by four multiple choice tests. Graded by your best 3 of 4 exams so good for test takers. No homework, nothing else. Textbook not necessary unless you want a high A. Make flashcards of vocab in textbook and study PowerPoint and make notes on stories he tells and videos in lecture GL kiddos.

ENSURE YOU PREPARE FOR ONLINE TEST BY WATCHING ALL THE YOUTUBE VIDEOS YOU POST ON BB. THAT IS THE KEY TO PASSING WITH FLYING COLORS. TAKE EXTENSIVE NOTES AND HE ALSO GIVES HINTS ON CERTAIN QUESTIONS THAT MIGHT COME ON THE TEST. GREAT PROF. BUT MISUNDERSTOOD BY SOME STUDENTS. YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT WRITING PAPERS THANKFULLY!

The best professor i have ever had. i wish i could take him for every class. grade is based on 4 exams but he gives bonus questions on all of them. every question is from the lectures so its a very easy class as long as u watch them all

Honestly one of the best professors I've ever had. TAKE NOTES ON WHAT HE IS SAYING. Thats what he tests you on. Class is super interesting, but if you want the grade you have to put work into it. Super genuine and sweet, he cares about his students and wants everyone to do well. Textbook isn't really needed, he just recommends it.

dr. forsyth is an amazing professor. if you don't take his class ur definitely missing out, the material was very interesting. grade is based on 3 exams (he drops the lowest of first 3 but not the FINAL) and 20 ted talk video ?'s (rlly easy; 3 ?'s per video). he offers extra credit too. make sure to take good notes and go to class!

Dr.Forsynth is a great professor. He finds a way to make psych interesting and although the class is test heavy he drops your lowest grade. As long as you take notes in class (he says things that show up on tests) you'll do great. If you like psych this is a great class for you!

This isn't class where you can skip and get an A. You have to take good notes off of what he says and study well to get an A on his tests. He gives bonus questions on almost all exams and if you fill all the seats, he lets us pick extra credit from an envelope. The lectures are interesting, so it's not boring at all.

Professor Forsyth is a great professor. He keeps the lectures interesting and is very knowledgeable in the field of psychology. The exams can be challenging, but he drops the lowest grade and gives extra credit. As long as you take notes on topics that he talks about during lecture and study the powerpoints, you should do well in the class.

Can't say anything bad about him, he also drops the lowest exam grades, but some of the things he says in his lectures is crucial for some of the exams.

Grading for the class involves four tests and he drops the lowest score. Also a mid term and a final test. No papers or homework. In lecture he presents the material clearly with emphasis on the relevant facts.

The best way to take notes in this class is on a word document with two columns; one for powerpoint slides (posted prior to lecture) and the other for in-class notes on the verbal lecture. You will need to know both types of info for exams. Try to pay attention. If ED stuff triggers you, skip that class as the lecture images are graphic.

Absolutely awesome professor. Super intelligent and the lectures are really interesting. He is a very good public speaker. By far one of the best professors in the department. If you just go to lecture+take thorough notes you'll do great on the exams. Used textbook and it helped to reinforce. Without extra credit had a B+/A-.

I took abnormal psychology with him and I thought he was awesome. His tests were not the easiest but if you prepared and went to class you would be fine. He genuinely enjoyed being a professor and I thought his lectures were extremely informative. Highly recommend any of his classes, seemed like a great person and even better professor

Professor Forsyth is an experienced lecturer. He often speaks about his personal life (in relation to the topic). Graded out of 4 tests, with the lowest one dropped. Tests are a bit difficult, but he may give you some answers throughout the lectures. There are many mini quizzes based on TED Talks that are not due until the end of the semester.

Abnormal Psych on its own is very intriguing, but having Professor Forsyth teach it made it even more interesting. He's easily one of the best Psych professors I've had in 4 years. Take this class or his others if you have the chance!

Professor Forsyth is a super nice guy and you can tell he is very passionate about what he teaches. His tests are straight from his lecture so it's very important to go to class and take good notes. I wouldn't take him again just because of how hard his class was for me but it all depends on your style of learning.

This is by far my favorite class I have ever taken. You will only do well on his exams if you are engaged with the content. Make sure to write stuff he says in lecture, because the slides he posts do not include all of the details that you will eventually be tested on. Dr. Forsyth is an amazing professor

Lectures were interesting and entertaining. He's definately the best person to take this class with. Tests were in person but as long as you study theyre easy and he drops one.

Amazing professor, however, this class is a lot of information meaning a lot of notes. You have to go to class to pass because he plays videos in class that are not in the slides. Tests are not too difficult however many questions are from the lecture videos.

This material is interesting and engaging. If you do all your work and study its actually pretty easy. Smart guy and the assignments are super easy (3 questions) and help you out. Lowest test gets dropped as well which is nice. No mandatory attendance but it really helps to sit in class and take notes.

Professor Forsyth has amazing lectures and knows the material well so he teaches very well. Participation isn't mandatory but he asks questions on exams about class discussions, and not all the material he says in class is written on the slides so you'll do much better if you attend class.

Forsyth's abnormal class was super fun and worth your time. You learn so much, and it's relatively easy to do well in the class. Many bonus questions, drops your lowest exam, and gives extra credit if you fill in the first few rows during an exam. I would bet, however, that skipping class makes it hard to do well, as there are no study guides.

Lots of homework but they aren't worth much. Tests are hard so you have to make sure you study. Attendance isn't mandatory but you should go so you can take notes to study. The lectures are pretty interesting but full of lots of information. Wouldnt recommend it if you arent a good test taker

Forsyth is a GREAT professor! makes lectures very interesting. opportunity for lots of extra points added to exams (lowest exam grade dropped). attendance is optional but def need to be in class to do well on exams. exams are fairly easy as long as you pay attention in class and study a bit. 10/10 would recommend this class and professor!

I learned so much information from this class/actually retained it! prof makes lecture interesting.go to class, take note of things he says even if theyre not on the slides and you will be good on exams. HW is interesting/not stressful. Gives me time to study and get invested in the class material. I wish this class was longer so i could learn more

Great Prof, cares abt his students. The material is really interesting & he teaches it really well. Attendance isn't mandatory but you have to go to class bc he gives a lot of extra details & insight that aren't on the lecture slides. He assigns mini hw quizzes and 4 exams, he drops the lowest one. He also gives everyone extra points for exams.

Professor Forsyth makes this course really engaging. While the material is dense, his lectures are helpful if you attend regularly and take good notes. unstuck study was a great study tool alongside the TED Talks. Overall, a rewarding class if you're willing to put in the work.

Defnitely take Dr. Forsyth's class if you have the chance. He is an incredibly knowledgeable professor and you can learn a lot from him. This class isn't easy, but you should be ok if you go to class. Most of the grading comes from 4 tests, and he drops the lowest of the first three.

Awesome professor, knows a lot and is open for discussions in class. You will definitely learn a lot. Attendance is not mandatory but I would suggest it. 4 exams and easy homework.

Such a cool prof! Drops the lowest test grade, explains content very well.

The best professor ever I enjoy his lectures so much I would def take him again if I had the chance.

Creates a welcoming environment to discuss what can be tough subjects. Relatively easy assignments. Easy to tell he genuinely cares about his students and his work.

If I could take another class with Professor Forsyth, I absolutely would. If you're interested in psychological disorders, his Psychopathology lectures are very interesting and were worth learning about. Attendance is not mandatory but if you want to succeed in class it is. Go to EVERY single lecture and take notes!

He actually knows how to teach and makes his lectures very amusing. Theres little side work he assigns, all do at the end of the semester to help boost your grade as well + he drops the lowest grade. Ngl the test were VERY hard for me at first but its something you just have to adjust to. Just study and attend the lectures and you should be fine.

Really good professor lectures are actually helpful. Wished he provided study guides for his exams, but overall great class and a great lecturer

Very sweet professor and you can tell he's very passionate in what he teaches. Little to no homework but definitely study for the exams.

Always open to answering all types of questions, posts slides, and all "homework" is 20 three-question quizzes about TEDx videos. Extra points are given on tests, and the lowest is dropped. He does not give a study guide though, and there is a lot of info to take in.