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“He is the best professor you will take”
PSY101 - 5.0 rating“not only knowing the terms but understanding the concepts”
PSYC2103 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
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83%
Textbook Required
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(1)ALLPSYC
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PHYC2165
5.0
PHYSC2103
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2570
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Reviews (83)
Great professor. Very helpful..explains topics thoroughly and makes funny jokes occasionally.
Great professor who uses plenty of examples to make the material interesting. Dr. Mayo doesn't give much work outside the tests, so you won't be overloaded with extra stuff to do. Not the easiest, but definitely the best psyc professor at Gordon.
The best Professor at Gordon College.
very good professor. helpful in all areas of psychology. will assist if needed. very clear about what is expected. wonderful prof! learned a lot in class
It has been several years since I took his course, but I found it to be very boring, and full of BS.
Wonderful teacher! he explains things in a way that you can understand them
Dr. Mayo is an awesome professor! He explains things great and uses really good examples you can relate to! I absolutely LOVED this class! I learned a ton--take him if you can!
Tooks this guy 3 times (im a psycho. major), if that tells you any thing! Also took frowler, but like mayo better (not by too much).
Mayo is a very interesting and informing teacher. He has an unabrasive and pleasing personality as a teacher. I would recommend him.
Simple, all you have to do is read the notes and pay attention to examples.
I love this class. He's very interesting and allows me to pay attention. He's a great teacher and I reccomend him highly even though I'm only partially through the course
horrid teacher all the time talking about his kids and relating to psyc seriously how boring
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Was a good teacher, and interesting, but be prepared to study, and you really have to know you're material.
Awesome guy! He is more than willing to help you pass. He offers lots of extra credit and is easy to talk to when you have questions. Always do your study guides because they are almost the same as the test. He enjoys you asking questions and I really understood things better when I went by his office. He is hard, but good! Worht your money!
this man represents everything that is soulless and wrong in the universe. he failed me on my project because i didn't do my reference pages right... who knew that references were 50% of your project grade? i didn't. he kind of reminds me of the guy from american psycho, only he isn't as attractive and he's a teacher instead of a business man.
easy class, take it in the summer (there are no projects), pay attention to the examples and take good notes to get an easy A
Be prepared to study a lot of material, but he gives you the pre-printed outlines with room to write notes. Study your outlines and KNOW the syllabus and you will do well. I pulled an A after a D on the first test. Interesting material and approach to human growth and development.
LIke being taught by Paul Reiser and Jerry Seinfeld. Great, hard class. I worked very hard, and was expecting a B. But, hr gave me an A. It's the first time in a long time I felt like I earned it. And it was the only class in which I didn't fall asleep. Great teacher. Blunt, so don't take him personally. Read, and be in class. on time!
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I LOVED this class and this professor! Very interesting! Teaches in a way that's easy to understand. Helps when asked.I got an A just by studying the book and notes. Highly recommended!
Dr. Mayo is very interesting. He is funny and uses examples to explain all theories. But...THE TEST>.. u must study everyday and know your notes inside out.
Great class IF u r a psych major. Don't buy the book, a waste of your parents $$ since he doesnt use it. Unclear on what to review 4 tests. No extra credit. Recommend him only 4 psych majors who need 2 know HG&D in depth, otherwise take Dr. Terry. Sorry, Dr. Mayo...
very good teacher. not too hard but very informative. very interesting class. A+++
Dr.Mayo is a caring Guy, he is reallly smart! He is strict about being late to class he never gives homework.If you does his project it pulls your grade up a whole letter. He don't take attendance I failed all his test and I done the project and pass the final and got a B out the class the final make sure pass the final counts he pass everyone try
Dr. Mayo is the best proffessor at the school!!! Definately take!! You actually learn a whole lot!! You have to study and try hard and I think if he knows you are trying hard he will be a little leniant with your grade!! I made a 91 on the final! He cracks Seinfeld jokes all the time. One of the smartest men ever!!! Good Job Dr. Mayo!!!!!
Dr. Mayo is a good teacher. I recommend taking him if you are a Psych major. He is very dedicated to helping you understand the subject.
He is an awesome teacher. The power points are borng but he makes you laugh throughout the class. uses really good examples. helps if you need it. DO THE STUDY GUIDE! READ THE BOOK! He's test are kind of tough but if you do the study guide and read your notes you should do good. I got a "B" on all the test, "A" on the final and b in the class.
Dr. Mayo tells you everything he expects on the very first day. After he passed out the first test, he told us that if we'd failed it we should just go ahead and drop the class. It's not rocket science. Read the book, listen, take notes, and you'll be fine. He makes jokes and tells stories as examples. I made an A on the final and a B in the class.
Probably one of the best spoken teachers at Gordon. He is an excellent teacher, but his tests are somewhat difficult. If you study, you wull like him.
this teacher is wonderful when it comes to examples and helping you understand.
His examples are awesome. He's extremely helpful and willing to explain things if you don't understand. His bigest pet peeve is tardiness. If you show up after he's started his lecture, he won't let you in. Just come to class and take notes and you'll be fine.
Dr. Mayo is a great teacher. His notes are good and will be on the test. He doesnt care if you dont come to class but if you fail the first test you might want to just drop the class. But he gives great examples and dont ever come to his class late because he will not let you in.
GREAT TEACHER!!! His class is a challenge but if you study, take good notes, and go to class you will pass. If you don't go to class you will fail. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!!! It will help you out a lot at the end of the semester. I would highly recommend taking him, just be ready to work! I made an A.
great pro. gives clear notes in form of powerpoint BUT... he test from the examples he gives so be sure to listen to them and find a way to apply them to another situations like the one he is giving. and also learn all of the theories from the begging!!! these r two mistakes i made and it cost me my grade! i plan to retake w/ him
If you do not have good study habbits then dont take him, but he is an AWESOME teahcer and he make sure everyone understand....WRITE ALL HIS EXAMPLES!!! there all on his test, very forward and dircet. Pass or Fail, its all up to you because he does his part.
Great professor..very smart and funny..makes learning psychology fun but his tests are sometimes hard..I highly recommend him!!
great teacher! very thourough. easy to get along with if you participate and apply yourself!
Very good professor. Test aren't very hard as long as you learn to apply your knowledge and not just reguritate definitions. Would take again!
I really enjoyed Dr. Mayo's Human Growth and Development class. He always made class very interesting and often told funny stories that kept our attention. Dr. Mayo teaches from Powerpoints and his tests are fairly easy if you study minimally. The book is NOT really necessary either. I would strongly advise someone to take PSYC 2103 with Dr. Mayo!
Give 1/3 of the questions on the test. explains everything. need book. study equal easy A
This professor is great! He is very helpful and uses great examples. He will be highly energetic and it forces you to be interested in the most boring things. Tests are easy if you do the study guide. DON'T BE LATE. You will not be allowed in. Attendance isn't required, but you need to go to pass the class. Don't sleep, he'll call you out for it.
Dr. Mayo is great!! He makes jokes a lot to keep your attention and encourages class discussion. He will answer any legitimate questions during class and will help after class as well. He does however, expect you to learn!! Read the syllabus. He will revert you to that if you have questions about the ONE project. The tests are easy if you study. =}
DO NOT BE LATE! DO NOT YAWN! and NEVER LOOK AT BACK AT THE CLOCK! These three things set him off for sure. He started off not so bad but then began to continually give quizzes and the tests became a lot harder. The class was enjoyable and he definitely knows his stuff, just be prepared to work.
Dr. Mayo is the best professor I have ever had in college. He expects you to be present in class, both physically and mentally. If you attend and write down his examples, you should do very well on his tests. He gives you a packet of his ppts and tells you what to study. The one project he gives is easy. BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!
Dr. Mayo is AWESOME! We only had 4 tests and a project that was due @ the end of the semester. He expects you to act like an adult. He lays the rules out at the beginning of the semester. If you break them that is on you! We NEVER had a quiz or extra credit. I came out with a B
Under achievers and over achievers need not apply. He is a very good, interesting teacher. However, he wants it how he wants it, no more, no less, no exceptions, no apology. Follow his instruction exactly, study, be on time, and participate you should do well, its up to you.
He is a good teacher. You have 14 quizzes and he drops your lowest 4. Show up and don't be late and dont yawn. And you will do great.
I am currently in Dr. Mayo's Class. I love it!! He is so interested in what he teaches! He gives 4 test, one easy project and a final! He does not take attendance, and you can miss class whenever as long as you know someone to get the notes from! His test are a little hard but I have yet to fail one and I'm just an avaerage student!
Poster below me is insane! Mayo is awesome! All of his classes are fresh and interesting, he makes even the most boring material in his course kind of interesting. Just be respectful, don't expect him to make any exceptions for you, and READ THE ASSIGNMENTS!
His test are straight from your notes and study guide. However, they are over 5 chapters. I think his class is easy if you study and read but I know thar alot of my classmates are failing so he started giving quizzes and the questions are the same ones in the study guide.
Takes being on time to class too far. Late policy a little ridiculous. Some leniency in that respect is needed; however, lecture is enjoyable and interesting. Just never be LATE or you might as well not even go.
He is ridiculous! Told me to put my phone away that I wasnt even using & when I explained that I had a 2 wk old baby at home he kicked me out for making excuses.I also was in a wreck and late for class and he wouldnt accept my project or let me makeup a test. He is ruthless & has no feelings, but an interesting lecturer.
I found Dr. Mayo to be a wonderful proffesor. He has a way of lecturing that is entertaining and interesting on the subject matter. He is extremely fair and his policies are pretty simple, show up on time, study, and do your project and you should have NO problems in this class. Yes he does have a late policy but, and I LOVED that he did!
I loved Dr. Mayo! he is very fair and I highly recommend him!
I have to correct my earlier post to read PROFESSOR not that incorrect earlier spelling I obviously have not had enough sleep.. (new puppy in the house) I still stand by everything else. Dr. Mayo is an outstanding teacher and if you're a SERIOUS student you will absolutely enjoy this class!
If you dont like to study I recommend you find somebody else. In order to do well in this class you need a book and you need to attend class regularly. Do NOT BE LATE he will not let you in.
He is the best teacher at Gordon. EVERY professor should teach like him. I have taken 2 of his classes and I am sad to leave. Study, thats it! He SPELLS it out for you! If you don't get it, that is your fault.
I did not like this class. you are practly teaching yourself. When I took this class all the grades we had was test grades and one journal.This leaves no oppurnity for xtra grades to get you past the point of passing the class. he has a sarcastic mouth. and could care less about you passing.
If you are a slacker, this is not the class for you. Gave us 10 quizes, 3 tests, a project (that you have all semester to complete) and then the final. Doesn't tolerate any nonesense.People who complain about him tend to be the very ones who miss alot of class, can't follow instruction, and don't put forth the proper effort. Dr. Mayo is a good guy!
Great professor! However DO NOT: come late, yawn, sleep, or use your cell phone. He keeps you very interested if psychology is a subject you like. TAKE HIM!
Amazing, helpful professor that knows what he is talking about. He wrote the textbook & study guide used for the class. He gives 10 unannounced quizzes and drops your two lowest. He gives 3 unit tests & 1 comprehensive final. The Life-Narrative Journal due at the end of the semester is fun and easy. Go to class on time and read the book.
Great teacher. Very interesting. He gives good examples. take good notes and do the study guide, you will pass the quizes if you do. He tests are comprehensive. ir you understand the study guide review, you will pass the test. Made the class very welcoming and easy to understand. I really recommend him.
Dr. Mayo in my opinion is the best professor at Gordon. Must study and do all work but you will be well rewarded.He is very clear in assignments and has study guide to help. If you take good notes and use study guide you will do great. Awesome teacher.
Awesome Teacher!!! He is a great teacher who knows his stuff! I definitely recommend taking him as well as his student success workshops that are given periodically. He is definitely there to help you.
Very easy if you do do the work in his study guides, and attend class. He's a fun person, and I loved his teaching style. However, he can be a bit blunt and can come across as rude, but I think it's because he expects the best out of his students, and I respect that.
he isa very good teacher, but you really have to study a good bit. the quizzes are exactly like the study guides if you do them and you should deffinitely go to class he's rude the first day of school but thats only because he only wants serious students! great teacher though.
He is a awesome teacher. I almost didn't take him because of his other reviews but I'm happy I did.his lectures are always informative and great examples of the text.he wants to makes sure when your in his class you have his undivided attention so if you think one day your going to fall asleep really don't go, he'll asker you to leave. Hes awesome.
i worked hard and studied alot and came out with a b. make sure you buy the text by the second class. he wrote it and the study guide himself so its just like the tests
Dr.Mayo is a GREAT teacher! He knows his stuff! He is very smart and relates all lectures to life experiences. Read the book he wrote for the class and do the study guide. Come to class and DON'T come late! Take notes and print out PPTS for his class. Study and you'll pass! Take him, You'll love him!! I'm passing with an A!
Dr. Mayo is a great professor. Spastic and Hilarious, the guy is all over the place. Really keeps your attention. He teaches by power-point, straight from his textbook. print the slides out before class and do the study guide that comes with text... will take him again if possible
Took this as a summer class and I DO NOT recommend as a summer class. Very interesting teacher learned a lot BUT every question on test is comprehensive. not only knowing the terms but understanding the concepts. This was hard for me! Final was like the SAT!
Dr. Mayo was great! Lectures last from the time class starts until the minute the period is over so be ready to sit down and listen. Very interesting stuff! Makes little jokes throughout and uses life examples to help you understand. Two tests, one midterm one final, and a presentation. Tests are hard but if you study you'll be okay.
I took his honor class which differs from the regular psych class. This was the best decision. Dr. Mayo is smart and his life experiences really add to the class. He goes by the book (because he wrote the book). We had great discussions, but he said he did not do those in the regular class. You do not have be in the honors program so take it!
Really great teacher. Gives pop quizzes here and there - but students practically have answers to them in the textbook and can just study from that. I had him for Human Growth and Applied really great teacher, I cannot express that enough.
Great Lectures and easy to follow along to. Lots of quizzes, but if you do the study guide you'll make an easy A
I took Psy. 101 from Dr. Mayo in 1993 and he one of the reasons I just became Dr. .... He is the best professor you will take. Dr. Mayo was my very first professor and the single most influential educator to have ever touched my life. Many years of people after me will benefit from Dr. Mayo's kind heart, brilliant mind, and authentic humanity.
Mayo is a fair teacher. He gives you a clear map on how to pass his class. You honestly don't have to work hard for the grade. He gives extra credit at the end of the semester and drops quiz grades. Just make sure you're on time to his class (5 minutes early) because he doesn't hesitate to kick anyone out.
Dr. Mayo is one of the best teachers I have ever had! He is extremely organized, energetic, and you can tell that he knows what he's doing. His class is not set up for anyone to fail, and the book is very easy to follow. (He wrote it) His lectures are not boring, and you will be glad that you took him!
Would not recommend. Extremely strict, but friendly when he decides to be. Lots of homework. You have to be really responsible and he's not as lenient as other professors. Attendance is mandatory, no showing up late or you'll be locked out of class.
I would not recommend this class at all! Unless you like reading and writing 24/7 the journal entry and final make up your whole grade.
He made the textbook mandatory, and he was the author of the book. At the time, in this class, the cheapest copy of the book was $70, and there was no online version available. The other thing about this professor is how strict he is. There are no makeup dates, no do-overs, and no leniency, and the life journal and final make up most of your grade.
Best professor I've ever had
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
83%
Textbook Required
89%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.14 avg changeRatings by Course
1101
5.0
(1)INTROPSYC
5.0
(1)PYSC101
5.0
(1)ALLPSYCL
5.0
(1)ALLPSYC
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
BORING
5.0
PHYC2165
5.0
PHYSC2103
4.5
2570
4.0
ALLPSYCL
4.0