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Reviews (134)
This is a very fun professor. He always makes sure the students understand the concepts and makes the class something to look forward to.
He made class very enjoyable. Great teacher.
great great teacher class is very interesting and enjoyable. He makes the funniest comments and he is very knowledgeable about psychology
Great teacher. His class is very enjoyable. I learned a lot. I definitely recommend this class.
This is a great teacher. Very funny and smart. He offers lots of extra credit and it is really easy to get an A.
If every professor would put the effort into their lectures that Dr. Kent puts into his, the world would be a better place. He makes learning fun.
He is the nicest teacher and is very funny.
his class is one of those classes that you will really look forward to. He will used up all his resources just to make sure that you will not just pass the class, but learn the concepts that you are supposed to learn. you missed 1 class, you missed a lot
HE'S A GREAT PROFESSOR, VERY FUNNY AND HE MAKES SURE THAT YOU UNDERSTAND AND LEARN HIS CLASS. HOPE HE WOULD HAVE MORE CLASSES.
He's a very good teacher, but he do give alot of Quiz's and tests. But that's to only help you to better understand the class.
Wonderful teacher. Lectures well and everything he lectures on, he tests on. No suprises. Very funny, very intellegent, one of the best teachers at P.C.C. Never a dull moment in class.
This was such a great class, I'm sad its over. Dr. Y is a GREAT lecturer, and you can tell he cares.
Dr. Yamauchi is the best that the best can be. He is so wonderful, so down to earth, so intellegent, great personality, and so funny. He makes learning fun and interesting. Take him and u wont regret it!!!!!
Mr. Yamauchi is by far one of my most memorable professors at PCC. He's funny and keeps the class alive all the way to the end. In the Summer class I had with him no one dropped. Great professor, I really miss his classes.
O.K., I can write a book on how wonderful this professor is.If only he taught math, english, bio, and all those subjects not only would you learn, not only would you want to go to class, but you would definitely get an "A". The best of the best!
He is a really great teacher. Even though he keeps you the entire time, he makes you laugh a lot, so that you are not getting bored easily. He is a really great teacher. Everyone should take him once.
He is the best teacher at PCC. His use of enthusiasim and props makes his class fun. I wish he taught more subjects. He also gives tons of extra credit. You will have no problem getting an "A" if you come to class and do the work.
Mr. Yamauchi is very nice and funny but to be honest his class is easy as hell, and I don't feel I'm much more informed about psychology. He tells jokes to keep you awake but after a while even those don't work. Hmm. Must be the subject.
He's great. I wish he'd teach other subjects. I've taken every psych class that he teaches.
hmm...Dr. Y ...truly a master of Psychology! i believe he uses Psychology itself to make his lectures the most interseting and enjoyable possible. for all you undecided majors out there, may find Psychology to be your calling after taking his class. B.
He is a really cool teacher... and he cares about his students.
he's hilarious~ he's one of the best psychology professors i've ever had. you'll laugh throughout his whole lecture because he's so funny. it's really a great pleasure listening to his lectures
Very Well prepared and very understanding. Always willing to help.
There are not enough good things to say about Dr. Yamauchi. He is a marvelous lecturer, and one of the kindest and most helpful people you will ever meet. Wish he taught more classes!!
Well then...as you can see this teacher is loved by everyone who takes his class. Everything everyone has said about him is absolutely true.This teacher is immaculate, fantastic, smart, funny as hell, and yes has a cuteness about him for his age.
Great teacher. Very enthusiastic! Great visual aids during lectures. Make sure you take good notes.
One of the most enthusiastic professors at PCC who takes great pride in his work. I learned a lot from him not only from his lectures and the book, but from his role model as well.
Dr. Y is one of the most inspiring teachers I've dealt with. He is not only an amazing and smart teacher but a wonderful role model and clearly one of the very few people we meet in our life time who are genuine, kind and overall wonderful people.
He is a wonderful teacher and knows how to have fun and inspire students in his class.
The greatest professor of all. Genuine, true, funny, intellegent, wonderful, immaculate, inspiring. The best of the best. Cant go wrong by taking this professor. Dr. Y, u r d gr....8est!!!!!
very easy. omg, so easy i cant say how easy he is.
When I took Dr. Y's course, which was during the Summer 2003 intersession, I thought he was WAY too easy; however, I am amazed that I still remember a large amount of what I learned in his class. Now I realize that he only made it seem easy, but not at the cost of learning. He is great!!!
I enjoyed being in Dr. Kent. Even though his test are very hard I really learned a alot about pyschology. Dr. Kent made it easy to understand and very clear. What made it easy for me to understand his lecture is how he put it into everyday life and always had joke to go along with his lecture.
Very helpful, lots of opportunities to get a better grade with the extra credit point. He's awesome!!!
Excellent! Very thorough in his lectures and lets you know what to study for his tests. Its too bad that he doesn't teach all my required classes.
Dr.Yamauchi..Wow there is so much you can say about this professor. Look up the word EXCELLENT in the dictionary and you will see his picture. He knows how to teach and how to interact with his students.His lectures are fun and clear and tests are based off his lectures. THE BEST PROFESSOR @ PCC.
He was the best teacher. I took him for winter during basketball season and still got a B. I could have got an A, but it was during season. He is understanding and very clear. He is by far the best psyc teacher. i recommend him if u take any psyc class.
Dr. Yamauchi is the gold standard by which all other professors should be measured. Simply the best at PCC- the most helpful, and obviously enjoys teaching. It shows.
He is a great teacher. I strongly recommend students to take his class. You will not get bored in his class. And he will try his best to help you to get a good grade!!!!!
Dr. Kent is absolutely the greatest prof at pcc and one of the best i've had. This is a class where u can learn a lot & get a high grade without busting ur ass over it..he is also the most helpful ever, email him about anything & he will answer and accomodate to ur needs!!
What an awesome instructor! Truly one of the best @ PCC. If only more professors could be this inspiring, enthusiastic, funny and devoted to help his students succeed. Not only does he get u 2 understand but he entertains u as well.
Easy and amusing professor. Extra credit up to half a grade (5%), all tests and quizzes multiple choice. Skim the book and go to lectures and you should get an A.
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He is one of the best professors in PCC. I had a class with him for fall 2005 and I have learned alot.
He is a very fun person..the class was very interesting..I would take his class again..He was very clear and helpful..his tests are easy as long as pay attention to his lecture and notes the lecture..
Easy Quiz, but terrible exams, boring teaching, sleepy, he thinks he is funny but is not!
very easy class.plenty of extra credit. All exams multiple choice. I'd take him again.
just take his class!!!!!!! IF YOPU WANT TO GET AN A okay he is the best
OMG!!! THIS IS THE WORLDS BEST TEACHER! NEVER HAD ONE BETTER! he isn't that easy but he makes it so easy to understand. he's also really helpful. take his class you won't regret it.
Great Teacher! Gives alot of extra credit and easy quizes but might have a hard time with tests.
Dr. Kent is an awesome teacher, he makes the subject interesting. He's a funny guy. His tests are not incredibly easy, but if you study you'll get an A or at least a B
Absolutely the best teacher I've ever had the pleasure of taking at PCC. Dr. Kent understands his students. Lectures are entertaining and enlightening. Gives the easiest quizes and offers copious amounts of extra credit opportunities. Tests are easy (he tells you what's going to be on the test... jeezus). He's also very easy to contact and talk to.
honestly...im not stupid or lazy...and if you want an A in this class...you actually have to study study to get an A in the class...although he offers extra credit and easy quizes...his test are on the hard side and lame..not an easy class..i regret not dropping..if your gonna take psych take it with johnson. he says usually 10-15 percent get an A
AWESOME PROFESSOR, really loves teaching. Funny guy, love the little notes on his test. Tests were pretty easy as long as you pay attention in class. Do all of your extra credits and you should be fine. Reading the books helps too
I was totally bummed to have received a B+ in this class since I've received A's in even harder Psych classes. But I contribute the B+ to it being an ITV class, not the teacher. He has a great attitude and is clear/concise in his teachings. But with an ITV class, you have limited lecture and I think that hurt me. His tests are not easy either.
Great teacher who is straight forward but cool at the same time. 2 exams and about 6% ec oppurtunities. He has a great sense of humor to keep you awake and has stories from his USC days that make you laugh. Class chill but at times can get boring, but he still makes it worthwhile. WATCH the vidoes, they compromise about 30% of test
I took this class as a telecourse. It was awful. I thought Yamauchi joked around too much and wasted too much class time, since we only met 6 times. Didn't find his humor funny, but he was very nice. If you take a telecourse, read read read, and WATCH THE MOVIES. Mandatory -- you will fail the class if you don't.
Great professor! Though, I rcvd. a "D" in class, I still consider him a great teacher. I plan to re-take his class inorder to improve on my letter grade. Highly, recommended.
He makes it fun to learn.
Hard tests..nice professor..really need to read the book
He is a fun teacher, not too hard. His test are straight from his lectures and he gives you a study guide before the test. His multiple choice questions are tricky, but not so hard. I would highly recommend him.
ITV course during the winter was easy. You really need to watch the DVDs and read the book. Highly Recommanded if you need to work and can't attend a regular class.
the tests were very long and he did not go over all the material for the test you must read book, take notes in class and take notes from the dvd's
Dr. Kent is a great professor. He plays music during the breaks to make his students feel at ease. You need to read the text and watch the videos in order to pass. He allows a crip sheet during exams....Doesnt assigns any homework.....
I took the telecourse with him, so there was a lot of independent study involved. In order to pass, watch the DVD, take notes while watching to reinforce what you are learning. I waited until he told us exactly what sections of the chapters he was going to test us on and then only read those specific sections, taking notes, etc. I recommend!
Wonderful Teacher!!!! Easy class. The tests are hard but with all the extra credit , quizzes and journals this is an easy A. I did not study or even do the reading for the final and still got a 95% for the class. He is also a passionate teacher and really cares.
I completely recommend this class. though his tests are really intense and require a lot of studying, i would (and am going to) take another one of his classes. he is very passionate about psychology and when he speaks it makes you want to pay attention and learn. he is very approachable too, so if you have questions, its very easy to talk to him.
i took his telecourse, and wish i hadn't not because it was hard because he's such an interesting teacher that i wanted to go to class every week instead of every 3 weeks. All quizzes were extra credit and Midterm and Final were easy IF you studied for them! SUCH A GOOD TEACHER, very funny and makes topics interesting! im taking him for PSYCH 1!
I really enjoyed this class. He is such funny, passionate, and great professor. I highly recommend him. Will take him in the future!!
A really great instructor. I took the ITV course and received an A. The bonus points from the quizzes make it much easier to get a good grade. I highly recommend Dr. Yamauchi's PSYCH 24 course.
Dr.Kent is cool!You will learn alot about psychology with this guy!He makes all the lecture very interesting and lots of extra credit.The only thing about this class is his test are weird.Most are trick questions but because of the extra credits,you will be able to boost your grade.
amazing teacher. very funny, yet heplful. easy class if you take notes. allows cheat sheet for midterm and final.
I took his ITV course and it we pretty good. He's a good teacher, he knows his stuff and offers a lot of extra credit. Read the chapters and go to class and you should do fine.
The teaching is very interesting, well prepared and helpful, I wish I have taken this class early. Thanks, Professor
Fantastic class, fantastic professor. It's the first course I've taken where the professor actually cares about the student's well-being. I took ITV and it was great. Gives you study guides and you can take a crib sheet to class. You have to prepare, but with extra credit and straight-forward tests, an A is easily doable. HIGHLY recommend!
Really nice and Funny. voc Quizes are easy. drops the two lowest and the lowest test. test are tricky if you don't review. but he give you outlines at help ALOT! I recomend him!
I highly recommend Dr. Yamauchi. He is extremely helpful and makes the class interesting, which helps for evening classes. His humor keeps the material interesting, not that Psychology needs it, and it helps keep your classmates with a positive attitude. You will come out with a higher knowledge of Psychology.
He is great.I took his class 2X for Psych 1 n 21.Easy comunication(email or in the class) He always give quotes which is really help 4 life. Assgn n quizes r easy,xtra cr. really help 4 ur pts.His test not that hard,follow his guide line 4 the test n u will b fine.Watch the video, do note taking during lecture.I wish he teachs all my classes for ch
He's great. I took his class 2X,Psych 1 n 21. Easy comm.(email or in the class) He always give quotes which really help 4 life. Assgn n quizes r easy,xtra cr. really help 4 ur pts. His test not that hard,follow his guide line 4 the test n u will b fine.Watch the video, do note taking during lecture.I wish he teachs all my classes for chdv major ^^
He was very helpful and always kept the lectures informative and interesting. Always trying to make the subject fun and keep your attention. You can really tell he loves what he does and in turn you end up loving it.
THE BEST PROFESSOR
You have to keep up with lecture and the quizzes.His lectures are interesting and makes you laugh!He's really nice & you could ask him any questions you want..in class or after. You def need the textbook..and you must read it & go to class!! You won't do well if you dont. I highly recommend him..and he also helps you out for grad schools too!
Best teacher ever! I loved this class, even though I took it in the summer and it was a 3 hour lecture, I never got bored. Tests were easy... he tells you what's gonna be on them in advance, so just study the few sections he tells you to in the book beforehand and you'll be good! One small project
He is great! I took the ITV class - requires a lot of textbook reading but he gives study guides prior to the test week. Not "easy" but definitely possible to get an A as long as you study what he outlines in the book.
fun class! I was kindda hesitant to take an ITV class at first because it doesn't feel like I'm in school but he made it very interesting. allows cheat sheet during midterms and finals. just read the book and watch the dvd then you will for sure pass his class.
Dr. Y is awesome! Great teacher! He is funny and truly cares about teaching and his students. Quizzes are easy, make sure to go over notes and text book for tests. Overall a very fun class. He has a great sense of humor. Take him! You'll love him!
If you have to take Child Psychology Dr. Yamauchi is the one to take! He'll make the subject informative and entertaining. Great lecturer. Tests are fair and he provides study guides to help manage your study time
I took this class during the Winter Interim and he made the 6 weeks go by really fast! If you have to take Child Psychology Dr. Yamauchi is the professor to take. Lectures are fun, informative, and entertaining. Tests are fair and he'll give you study guides to help manage your study time. Small group project.
Simply to say, I had Dr. Y for winter, and today is the first day of spring semester and I already miss him. He is the best professor I've ever had. Funny-not one class went by where we didn't laugh. Great teaching techniques! Tells stories. Really nice guy. Wish I could have had him as a professor for longer. Truly cares for his students. Highly
The world needs more teachers like him. Very patient, helpful, entertaining and charismatic. However, don't slack off because he is still serious business.
He is wonderful! if you really want to learn something then you should take his class!
I took the ITV course and he made the 3 hours of class pass by SO FAST. gives LOTS of opportunities for extra credit and explains everything soo clearly. Such a fun teacher I would take him again!
Easy vocab quizzes. Tests are easy and multiple choice. Fun class he is very kind and lectures well.
Dr. Yamauchi is the best! His lectures are never boring. He is funny and very bright. I took him for Psych 21 (ITV class). For the exams he allows you to use a cheat sheet (one index card front and back) which is always very helpful. I would recommend him 100%!
Best professor i ever had, professor Yamauchi indeed has a great sense of humor and a pretty genial person... you will never have any sort of boredom from his class, he is the type of faculty who is very dedicated and makes his class intriguing for his students
I took Psych 21 over the summer and I enjoyed it. We had easy vocab tests every class and the tests are multiple choice. Prof. Yamauchi has been one of the best I've had at PCC! Take his class!
Real lay back and funny man,Took his ITV class during fall, only a mid-term and final, with index card.
best teacher for psych 21, all his classes are good so i hear. He has requirements but tests are easy and u will pass as long as you complete the work
He's one of the greatest & most charismatic professors on campus. He's very organized in his lectures and provides resources from outside of the text. His lectures are informative & interesting, and he uploads handouts online to help students prepare for his multiple choice exams. He isn't hard, but you have to keep up with the reading and terms.
He's one of the greatest & most charismatic professors on campus. He's very organized in his lectures and provides resources from outside of the text. His lectures are informative & interesting, and he uploads handouts online to help students prepare for his multiple choice exams. He isn't hard, but you have to keep up with the reading and terms.
I don't want to beat a dead horse and mention everything that everybody has said already. I just want to add the fact that Yamauchi will still help you even after you are done with his class.
He is an awesome teacher I definitely recommend him. He makes class so much more interesting & he has a great sense of humor
Great teacher!
2 exams, 5 quizzes(extra credits). You can even bring a postcard size crib sheet for the exams. Differently need to study before the tests. He mainly tests you the application rather than definition. I studied two days for both exams and got an A!
Easy A. He will tell you what sections you need to know for the exam, I only read those sections and got an A in the class. He makes us laugh but since the class was at night I just want to go home instead of hearing him joke with us. Overall I like the professor I just wish I weren't so busy to enjoy his sense of humor.
Very help full, makes lecture clear, wish he had more classes
Great teacher...funny & helpful. If you fail his class, you were not a good student.
Took professor Yamauchi this summer his great, his classes are very fun not boring, quizzes are based on vocabulary words and his test are multiple choice. He gives u the highlights on what u have to read for the test. His summer classes are intense but it's worth it. Take him for sure no regrets.
I took the ITV class (it was a night-class) and his humor kept me awake, plus psych is just interesting! His tests are pretty much straight-forward and he gives extra credit quizzes. If you just read you'll be able to pass the class. Want the A? Read, take notes (flashcards for vocabs are useful), and STUDY to understand the material, DUH. (:
Dr. Yamauchi is funny and interesting. He is patient and understands the path his students are on, so the class is made relevant to everyone. What a fun professor!
Funny and interesting, he has a few good jokes and likes if you're a nursing major. He's very generous with grades and gave us a lot of candy. Very kind man.
He is nice, funny, and cute. He obviously loves his job and cares about his students. ITV class: 6 meetings, 3 EC quizzes, 2 tests. To get a good grade, READ THE BOOK! Tests are somewhat easy, but he goes in depth as well. So make sure to do outlines and study them. I got an A! (BTW, this class actually changed my life, so I'm thankful for that.)
He is an incredible professor! He knows his stuff. He gives quizzes at the beginning of each class and the quizzes and easy if you study the vocab. The test are kind of tough but if you read the book you'll do fine. He tells you what to study as well. He's great take him!!
Super easy ITV class for Psych Lifespan. Wonderful professor & you learn a whole bunch :) I wish he taught more classes @ pcc!!
i really loved being in his class, he is really good teacher. wish i had got the right book for his class. but really good teacher!
good dude. The material can be lengthy and boring, but his lectures are very helpful and he gives extra credit quizzes which count towards the exams. Highly recommend taking him. Just read the book/watch the DVDs in a timely manner and you'll do fine.
I like this ITV class and highly recommend him! He's generous with the extra credit (the quizzes), and he gives candy too! Even though it was a night class he was able to keep me awake. Read the book and watch the DVD also! I didn't watch the DVD and I'm pretty sure if I did I would've gotten the A because I was so close! Learn from my mistake ;p
Proff Yamauchi was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and professional. He made it easy for students to be successful
His lectures are useless, and do not cover anything but one or two questions on the tests. You are left guessing from the textbook that is around $99-150 dollars to see if you can get the test right. Absolutely no guidance, or direction in where to study except through vague online handouts and textbook reading. I strongly do not recommend him!
Very straight forward class. Don't think that because it only meets every 3weeks that you don't have to keep up with reading. Knowledgable professor, wish we could have seen him more often. He gives lots of chances for extra credit so there is no excuse for a bad grade unless you don't study.
Dr. Yamauchi is one of the best and most organized professors i ever had at PCC. he makes his lectures so interesting that you don't even want to miss one minute of his lectures. He gives vocabulary quizes at the beggining of the class, so don't be late!!
Clear and concise instruction. He is a charming, funny, and well organized professor. I really enjoyed having him as professor.
Prof Yamauchi is a great teacher. His lectures are engaging, funny and crystal clear. He cares A LOT about his students and is so thoughtful.
I echo every positive thing said about Dr. Yamauchi - He's professional and comes across very kind and caring about the individual student even in a class of 200! I highly recommend this class - also loved the 6 week summer format.
Professor Yamauchi is soo cute. He's so funny and dreamy. I love his teaching style. This class was easy, but you must study a lot. Take him, just because everyone else says so
This is THE professor to take for any psych class including Lifepan psych. Five stars, two thumbs up--- gotta luv him! :-D
I drove from the LA County for this class b/c he is THE prof to take for psych, forgo all others. Highly recommend, I will tell all my friends b/c he's pro-student, luvs what he does, and it shows.
AMAZING professor. TAKE HIM! Extremely clear and very funny. Enjoyable class. Uses the textbook often but tests are easy since he tells you exactly what to study. No homework and gives extra credit options. Nice and friendly professor (:
Dr. Yamauchi is a wonderful teacher. Not only does he make the subject interesting, but he helps put things in a way that are relevant to daily life. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you take his class; you will learn and be better for it.
Very wonderful teacher, however I felt he was disconnected from his students just a little bit. He doesn't seem to interested when students ask him questions. He is not big on participation. however, the material was very interesting, and he told a lot of jokes. The tests are moderate, but you need to study.
Cool guy and very lively, but my high school psych teacher was better. He doesn't really encourage class discussions and he lectures the whole time, but the material is interesting. 10 question quiz every week (matching) very easy way to improve your grade. He tells you what to study for the tests and there is extra credit, overall a fun class
He is a great teacher! He gave us candy every test! Quizzes are easy! Lets you use a cheat sheet! His TA is kind of a grouch, but he is cool! pretty easy class but there is a lot of reading!
You definitely have to put in effort to receive an A in Professor Yamauchi's class. You have to read the book to do well in his class because he doesn't explain everything. He was a really affective Psychology teacher, and I would definitely take all my psych classes with him! However, he is retiring! Great teacher! TAKE HIM!
I regret taking him. He's a great person but not a great professor. He would lecture for hours but everything on the tests were in the textbook. Was so excited to take Psych 1 but dropped due to failing. The tests were really really hard.
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PSHYCOLOGY
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