She is one of the best professors ive had in a long time...she is funny, and very helpful...and easy....

Her lectures are clear to me, and while I think it's important to attend class (some test questions come from movies we watch), the thing that will help you pass is by completing the study guide to a T when she posts it online. The wording of her tests is difficult. I aced the first test but failed the second one miserably. She makes people who get a 20/35 or under do tutoring. She's funny and covers the subject well, though. DON'T FALL ASLEEP. She'll humiliate you.

she's realy nice, fun, funny, and engaging. Her tests are a little hard and if you don't pay attention in her class like sleeping or using your cellphone she'll call you out infront of the whole class. But other than that she totally rocks! get her if you can!

She is smart, funny, engaging and extremely amiable, just as long as you come and pay attention everyday. I highly recommend her to anyone. She's pretty generous in grading, and she usually allots you some notes during tests. Over all, She Rocks!!

She dose a remarkable job covering a broad area and keeping it intresting. I also like that she tests from lecture.

MF Lynch is a decent teacher, but is distracted easily and frequently makes obscene jokes that are distracting.

Dr. Lynch is really really interested in psycholoy and it shows in her teaching. Her tests are challenging but she offers tutoring. Go to class and review her study guides and youll be fine. She's funny too, which can be distracting but is a nice change to boring teachers.

Very interesting class. She can be funny. Uses some film. Attendance, although not taken, is necessary b/c tests r soley based on lectures. 4 exams + optional final 2 replace 1 grade, all multiple choice + easy research requirement (participate in studies n go 2 workshops). Good study guides n tutoring available (Michelle's awesome). Recommended.

She is GREAT! I loved the class, very interesting. She's funny and sweet. Highly recommended.

Dr Lynch is the biggest dork. I just go to class to see what antics she has set up for that day. Very easy class if you study. Page of notes for midterms. Can't beat that.

She's hilarious but her lectures can lag. just try not to fall asleep in her class. and the quizzes are easy if you study for them, just don't memeorize a buncha defenitions cuz thet won't help

I enjoyed this class. She makes lectures interesting. Go to class...the stuff from the lectures is on the tests. You can have a one sided page of notes for each test---take advantage of this!! Also, she posts study guides for each test online--use these too..they really help.

Lynch is a great professor. She makes her students laugh everyday. She is also able to catch people who aren't paying attention or sleeping in a class of 700 students! watch out! Her tests are a bit challanging, but if you use your brain and had paid attention in class, they can be easy.

This class was great. She is very funny and breaks down the information so you can understand it. The tests are a little hard, but you do get to bring a cheat sheet with you.

o margaret lynch. she's way to smart for her own good. lectures aren't mandatory but she does write exams based on them as well as the videos. its a good idea to attend class. nevermind her loosing her glasses atop her head!

This woman is awesome!! She is so funny, she says the craziest things!! I really enjoyed her class, she kept it very interesting, and the time always flew by. The tests are hard. I study non stop in preparing for them. I really wanted to get an A, but I didn't quite make it. :( Even though her tests are hard, I definitely recommend this class

She's amazing... really funny. Its easy to get a good grade in her class... do your research paper soon, it'll be worth it. Don't write down what she puts up on the overhead, write what comes out of her mouth especially examples... it will help you on the test

This teacher is my favorite teacher at SFSU. She is so nice, informative, passionate about her teaching, funny, and all around interesting. The best thing is that she isn't one of those push-over teachers where you get an easy A. You definitely need to work and study for this class. If you want a GOOD teacher, then take her classes.

This class was absolutely wonderful and for a psychology class I found it to be relatively easy. Only four exams, an optional final, and an easy research requirement (as long as you don't procrastinate!). The teacher was very knowledgable, funny, and really a joy to listen to. Don't miss class, write down notes and examples she gives

She was awesome!!!!! She's very nice and interesting. One of the best GE classes I've ever taken!

If you want a good grade go to lecture cause that way you will catch little things that aren't mentioned in the text. Follow the syllabus and read before you go to class cause sometimes she has a lot of info and goes fast. Generally easy. if you can rejurgatate facts you can get an a and not die of boredom in the class

I learned a lot and had fun. She is very entertaining and very intelligent. I used the book online and only read it before the test. The tests are relatively easy and are solely based off the study guide plus you get a page of notes. I would reccomend this class

Excellent Class. I loved it. The tests are hard if you dont go to class. Almost everything on the test is said in the lecture. She is very funny and entertaining. Liberal grading curve

i love love love this woman!!! the class is a little difficult... and you really need to take good notes and study them.. and pay attention... but as a professor she is the S*IT!! Hilarious and ALWAYS available. great teacher.. wack ass class.

The best grades I received on her tests, I guessed. Study guides are pointless, as the book is. Just go to lecture and take notes, and that's enough studying you'll need. She's hilarious as a person and open to questions, though she won't hesitate to embarass the s* outta you...so stay awake!

I absolutely did not like this class at all. There was nothing wrong with the teacher, but the tests suck, and the final was completely bogus. (I did never really go to class, though)

80% of tests is directly from lectures. Take note of her examples. Dr. Lynch is an amazing lecturer. She keeps it fun. Great survey class, covers lots. Really read the test questions carefully!

she's a pretty good professor. her tests are easy if you go to class everyday and take notes. the only bad thing is that she goes through the notes pretty fast so when you take notes make sure you can short hand a lot of things.

GET THIS TEACHER! Professor Lynch is hilarious! It was so easy to pay attention in her class. She offers many study sessions which are extremely helpful. Study guides before all of her tests. Be careful of the wording though, she does try to trick you. I highly highly recommend her.

Dr.Lynch is incredibly passionate about pyschology and makes the subject fun and interesting. Her lectures are fast but packed full of information. I survived by recording the lectures and reviewing them while preparing my study guide. Dr Lynch is one of the best dressed teachers on campus. She is stunning.

Dr. Lynch is a great professor! She uses up to date examples, even those in famous names (Flavor Flav, Britney spears) she explains things clearly and offers tutoring

I love Dr. Lynch. She's so sweet and her lectures are so easy to pay attention too. She uses a lot of helpful examples and speaks VERY clearly (enunciates like you wouldnt believe). She has a research requirement thats a lot of fun. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!!

so interesting! so intelligent! take her class, i love her!

this class was interesting. class is not mandatory but its good to go because the examples she uses in class is sometimes on the test. sometimes class is boring but overall it was great. dr. lynch is funny. i recommend. =)

absolutely loved this class.She is so funny and intelligent.She makes you want to come to class.The class is easy just pay attention to what she says because the stuff she points out from her notes is on the test.Just makes sure you do the research because the points will help. I would recommend her to anyone. Very enjoyable.

Great lecturer. Her exams are a little tough but as long as you keep up with the reading, you should be ok. She has one exam each month but she gives you a study guide to help you prepare and allows front page notes. very fast paced. be prepared to take a lot of notes. exams mostly based on text.

Her class is veryy easy. She gives font page notes on exams. There are 4 exams total and an optional final. Her exams are mostly based on the text so keep up with your reading, and make sure you pay attention to what she says most of the time, instead of the notes she puts up. Some of her lectures will be on the exam. Overall very easy.

I LOVE THIS WOMAN. She is an amazing professor and really inspired my love of psychology. You need to put a lot of effort into her class in order to do well, but she is very helpful (take the time to visit her in office) and offers tutoring. The research project isn't as hard as people say it is, just don't wait til the last minute!

This teacher was awesome! her teaching style was great and you can USE a sheet of notes for the exams and she gives study guides for the exam, how much easier can it get?? It's really easy if you attend class.

Lectures are interesting and fun. She always somehow gets the class involved and laughing. she's passionate and always knows that shes talking about it. she's great.

really funny professor! she makes a lot of jokes that are unexpected. go to class because she TESTS ON CONCEPTS NOT DEFINITIONS so it is helpful if you learn the examples in class. i didnt really use my book, only for reference on something i missed in notes. 4 tests,optional final,& a research paper. pretty easy. she always wears the cutest shoes!

I switched my major to psych b/c of her. she is as amazing as everyone says. 4 tests, with optional final to sub one test, 3 2pg papers due together (really easy), everything in the book but the class is amazing, gives study guides and posts test answers online the day of, i've been studying like crazy and i'm only getting a B but i love it

She gives a clear guideline on the first day of class about the expectations. You can get to know her better personally if you take her Psy 299 class for an extra 2 credits in which you do CSL, a 1 pg paper and a meeting once a week. She also gives tutoring sessions before the 299 classes, in which she can answer the whole study guide if you ask.

She's amazing!! lectures were interesting. unexpectedly funny, dont fall asleep in class the book and attendance are mandatory, take great notes, but dont forget to listen, she tests concepts not definitions, and her door is always open, highly recomended!!!

Go to class! Great lecture, fair tests, and simple research paper. Do the study guide for exams since notes are allowed and start your paper early and make sure you have two pages for each of the three papers. Content not so important as long as it is an ok length.

I love this woman. She is so intelligent and she cares so much about psychology. She is also fabulously stylish. Take advantage of her office hours, she has so much to offer you!

4 exams, all have clear study guides for. there are also study sessions which are beneficial if you really missed/ don't understand concepts in lectures. 1 project throughout the entire semester...just a couple of 2 page papers which she'd give you full credit on if you just basically write it.

I seriously loved waking up and going to this class. Professor Lynch is so in love with psychology and it shows in her mannerisms and teaching style. Be sure to go to class and take good notes because she lets you have "cheat sheets" for the tests. Excellent class. I would take her again in a heartbeat!

Professor Lynch is delightful. Clearly she won't be for everyone, but she is exceedingly personable and entertaining. She teaches Human Factors old school?with no PowerPoint? just lectures. Attending class is a must if you want to do well. I find her to be very motivating, due to her bright mind, and sharp wit.

Great teacher, listen to lecture and write the stuff down she explains with the lecture notes. It helps a lot. She gives those essays for EC make sure you do them. And study Guide do them. Helps a lot. great class, and interesting.

i love her!! she is so funny and makes me want to go to class! the exams are hard and you have to study but its worth it. i would recommend it for sure!!

Oh what to say about The Lady Herself. I am in love with this woman. Too bad she is 59 years old and married. She loves psychology and I want to be just like her when I am her age. She is a fascinating person and makes me laugh a whole lot in class. I admire her. I do well because of this and I go to class everyday. Take notes on examples not facts

Dr Lynch is awesome! If psychology is something that interest you this is a great class. She is very interesting and entertaining at the same time. You need to take time to study for the test and there are always many tutors to help. I highly recommend this class.

So funny and entertaining. She really knows her stuff and is passionate about the subject. HUGE lecture hall and you don't have to go to lectures, but it makes the tests so much easier. Definitely a class to study for. The textbook is challenging to absorb, so take notes in lecture and you should be fine. Highly recommended!

Nice lady but a very hard teacher!!! for a beginning psych class I found it to be extremely difficult. I think she trys to make the class harder than it needs to be.

Prof Lynch is one of the sweetest people ever; she will help you not only with class but will listen to you about outside things as well. Attendance is not mandatory (the class is HUGE) but it helps so much on the exams. I rarely went and got a B, but would have gotten an A if I attended more class. 4 exams, research project, and an optional final!

Awesome teacher. She has a very interesting class and teaches things in a clear and inspiring fashion. The only thing is that the tests require you to study a lot, mostly from the book but some from lecture. I got an A in the class because I studied well ahead of test dates and did so diligently. Take this class, it will teach you so much.

She's pretty cool. REad the other 200 comments to see how she is.

Professor Lynch is hard, but helpful. She lets you drop the lowest test & lets you have a one page cheat sheet (even for the final).If you want to pass the class then you shouldnt miss alot of classes because she covers alot in lecutes. Do the research project in the beginning so you are not cramming for it in the end. Textbook was was big help

She's a good teacher. She likes to crack jokes here n' there.There are some boring days, but for the most part its an interesting class and goes by super quick. The exams are a little confusing, but she drops the lowest one. I started the project 2 days before it was due & got full credit. No hmwk, no need to attend, TAKE CLASS!

She is such a sweetheart! She made psychology a really interesting class. I admit I didn't attend every lecture but I still pulled off an A! 4 midterms (lines get long FAST) with study guides posted online. You can bring a cheat sheet but I only used it for things like anatomy of the ear and which psychologist believed in what. Take her!

Totally awesome! lectures are fun and interesting. She brings in a worldly perspective so you learn a lot. great teacher! take the class! especially if your a psych major :DDD

very interesting lectures, but you don't even have to really attend the class if you don't want to, i did about half the time and got an A. and plus she's super cool and made me really interested in psych. take this class.

Class is very easy, if you put the work into it. You are allowed a cheat sheet in exams, but wont do you any good. The exams are about application of what you learned rather than definitions. Go to class, do your readings, and you will get an A without any problem.

Very good class if you put the work into it. Attendance is not mandatory but it's better if you go because she goes over whatever is going to be on the test. Take a lot of notes because most of the answers for the study guide questions are said in lecture. I recommend bringing a laptop to take good notes because she talks pretty quickly.

The Lady Herself is who I want to be when I am 59. For real now. Margaret F Lynch, I look up to you.

Dr. Lynch is an amazing and knowledgeable professor. She does call students out but that is only for their own good because they have this sense of entitlement that they should be able to talk all they want, annoy other students around them and still get an A. Quite frankly, I like having the TAs around because they shut the annoying students up.

SPECTACULAR professor. I highly recommend Dr. Lynch. One of the best, most interesting courses offered at SFSU.

Fantastic professor and class, made me consider the psych major. Lecture is interesting if you feel like going, but its not required. Tests are tricky, she words some questions weird but if you read the book its not bad. Reading definitely helps for the tests. Follow the paper guidelines EXACTLY for an easy A. I got an A- no problem.

Really, really interesting class! A lot of the things I learned about psychology, even though I'm not a psych major, still stick with me. She's just awesome to watch. Her sense of humor is also very entertaining. Seriously, an excellent intro to psychology. But beware: tests are hard. You have to study. Even if you're a smarty pants like me.

Dr. Lynch was an awesome professor! She knows her stuff and you can tell she enjoys teaching it. The only drawback to taking this class is the size. It is too big to have any kind of discussion, and the topics covered are really interesting (especially psychopatholgy!) Come to the lectures and take notes, read the book, and you'll do fine.

I thought that attending class was not necessary. The teacher was hard to follow sometimes, and a lot of the things on the test are from the textbook and not from class. Make a bomb 1 page of notes that she allows and you should be alright as long as you have read a little about each topic.

Her class was challenging but it kept you thinking. I found it to be very interesting but you have to really want an A to get one. My girlfriend did just that and she studied twice as much as I did (and I studied quite a bit). Also, there's over 700 kids in the class. Going to class really helps, but she'll kick out people with cell phones.

People who are giving her low rates didn't know how to take her class. First time I failed, second time I took notes on her examples instead of definitions and got an A-! Stop saying she goes off subject, they are examples to help you! I loved this class! She is hilarious!

Good teacher. Nice lady and hilarious. Interesting lectures. Very easy going when it comes to tests and essays. Doesn't require reading the chapters, which makes it better because you end up listening to her a lot more.

She's a very cool lady, entertaining and she's knows what she's talking about. Her lectures aren't always terribly clear but overall she's good.

this is class is hard, write down notes on examples on not just definitions. this is most important! you have to UNDERSTAND the material to pass the tests. experiment was frustrating..if you procrastinate it will be for you too. its easy to do in 2 weeks tops! so just do it before. love how she is though, she must have been really hot younger

hard class, she's kinda sexy though ;)

Lynch is an extremely interesting and funny woman. She makes the subject very intriguing and connects various aspects of Psychology to each other. This is a recommended teacher and course to take. Lynch keeps it interesting by relating to her students lifestyles by bringing up topics of sex, drugs, and alcohol multiple times during her lectures.

This class is a lot of fun. If you go to class and really understand the material, you should do fine on her exams. She grades fairly and only counts 4 of a total 5 exams (so you dont *have* to take the final if you're satisfied with your grade). I highly recommend her as a teacher.

Pay close attention, and TAKE NOTES on what she says (examples are most important). Tests are applied knowledge. Gives a situation and asks what type of psychology it is. It is quite a difficult course, but you will learn a lot. She is the most knowledgable prof. I've had. Very entertaining and kind...but don't use your phone in class :p

Liked psychology :) Class went by quick from her class. NO homework, 1 research paper, 4-5 exams. My advice for anyone taking her: GO TO TUTORING! Many students do go to her tutoring sessions, and they actually do help you by giving you examples and clarification from the study guide for the exams. I just passed the class, so I think you can too.

Lynch was a pretty cool teacher. However, her class itself was pretty tough; you have to work for your grade. You have about 4 exams (multiple choice) which are all based on the textbook readings. You also have a 6 page research paper to do, but it wasn't hard. Overall, just READ and STUDY the chapters and you'll do fine.

GREAT TEACHER. She is funny and interesting. She knows her stuff! Study hard for the tests, you will get a B. Attendance is not mandatory but helps A LOT.

Nice teacher and easy class.

It's an okay class and she's entertaining; however, you'll mostly learn through the reading you do for her class.

Really awesome professor. The class size was a distraction for me , but other than that professor lynch cares so much about the success and well being of her students. If you show up to class and pay attention to her lectures then tests are very easy. Study guides were somewhat helpful but like I said being in class and paying attention to the lectures is what will help you the most in my opinion

Professor Lynch is hilarious! She is a very nice person, but the class was difficult.

Nice teacher! Her lectures are sometimes really interesting. Make sure to take note of the examples in class b/c they will help you w/ the exams. The class requirement project is also pretty interesting and have the whole semester to finish but it takes some work.

I can see why certain students are rubbed the wrong way by Dr. Lynch, but it is because they take her comments too personally. I thought she was nice, honest, and knew her stuff. You do need to do your own group research project with poster presentation (which was a lot) but I can write one heck of an APA paper now thanks to her-gets you prepared!

one giant project throughout the course, 6 POP quizes, her lectures tend to talk about things that little relation to your project, and very unclear of assignments, just telling us that its due and not the specifics.

Read the book!!! the notes she has on the slides are 100 percent compatible with the book and the assigned chapters. Also go to tutoring it's so easy and you can get a lot of help. Tests are kind of difficult just make sure to actually read!!

Read the textbook before hand! Her lectures are pretty interesting and she clears up anything from the book that is confusing. She relates a lot of things to sex which is amusing. 6 page paper was not too bad. Get help from the graduate students for sure! Very strict about laptop and cellphone policy. 1 pt away from a B- & they gave me the B-.

Dr. Lynch is pretty much a female version of Gandalf who knows everything about psychology. One of the best profs in the psych department and also one of the most entertaining. Go to class, read the book, go to tutoring if you need help, and just do a clear job of fallowing the directions on the papers= get an A and learn a lot of cool stuff.

Prof. Lynch is a fine teacher. Very easy to relate to, and available for help outside class. She elaborates well on material and uses concrete examples. Variety of assignments including a fun group project.

Dr. Lynch is a really nice teacher especially if you have trouble in the class.

The class consisted of 4 exams and 1 project. The exams are difficult and relate more to the book than the lectures. The class was interesting and worth taking but you have to really study and put effort into it.

Going to class is pointless except if videos are shown because tests are based mainly on the textbook. For tests you can have a cheat sheet, but even then the exams are difficult. The class is huge and lecture-based, so it's hard to stay interested or even awake. Be warned though--she has TAs to make sure you're not on your phone or sleeping.

Great lecturer, she knows her stuff! The class is so big it's easy to skip and you can pass the tests just by reading the study guides and textbook alone. The biggest downside is her crazy strict rules - her TAs patrol the aisles and she will stop a lecture just to humiliate you for having your cell phone out or falling asleep.

She is a really good teacher and follows the text book really closely. Do the reading and you will be fine. Get project done early so that you do not have to stress about it. 4 exams, research project, and an optional final. Do and understand the reading and you'll get an A.

Her class is definitely not easy yet her way of teaching is very interesting. I recommend those students who is going to take her MUST read their textbook for sure! if not, you will miss out lots of information that's going to be on her test.

She is an AWESOME professor,really knows her stuff.There's only four tests, a final, and a research paper thats easier than you think.Her tests are based on lecture+textbook so you need to understand the material well.The TAs are really nice so get to know them- going to tutoring will really help. Got an B and still glad I took the class.

Buy a recorder so you can review what she says in the lecture. If you match it with the study guides, the textbook, and go to tutoring, it'll really help with the tests as they are based on understanding the material. Despite how "difficult" it was, it was seriously really interesting. The hard work pays off.

Those who say it is a very difficult class are only partially correct. It is a challenge if you are new to psychology, but there is no excuse to fail the course. The proper way to study is to pay attention to all examples. Tutoring is also there to help you. Classes like these help you in college in the long run. I totally recommend.

She is a great professor. Her tests are challenging, so make sure you study for them. She is really approachable and answers any questions you may have. Although it's a lecture class, she makes the subjects you cover really interesting and it's hard to be bored in her class.

She is a very fair teacher but her tests are very challenging. Allowed to bring one page of notes but a lot of the material on test is from lecture. Use the tutoring service that she offers. Great lady with hilarious stories but difficult EXAMS

Idk why people find this class hard. I got A's on my exams just by taking good notes, coming to class, paying attention and reading the book. Also, the tutors are very helpful and I go there a few days before the exam. AND SHE CURVES OUR GRADES! Lynch is pretty funny but sassy. She catches those who sleep/text/talk. So beware.

A sassy clever teacher. Class really isn't that hard if you take time to study the material. Information may be difficult to grasp for some students, but she provides a curved grading system, allows cheat sheets for exams, provides study guides on her site, and provides tutoring during office hours.

Fun, informative, interesting. Fair grading, open to comments/questions. Highly recommend~

Only graded on 5 tests and a research requirement. If you fall behind it is hard to catch back up. The tests are hard so study study study. However, I loved her as a professor and she is a brilliant mind. Definitely want to take a different class besides PSY 200 taught by her.

She's a lively, funny, and extremely intelligent women. Her course is difficult, but as long as you show up and STUDY you should be fine! There really is no excuse for failing. She gives you study guides, cheat sheets for exams, and grades on a curve. I'm definitely never bored in that class.

Yes she may be energetic...but this class was just way too difficult for a GE course. Exams were very stressful and tedious. SFSU should definitely create more psych classes!

Agreed; this should not be a GE class. It is so hard to do well on her tests. And the Research Journals she makes you do are such a b****. Unless you are really into psychology take this class, otherwise...don't.

Fantastic professor but the class is HARD HARD HARD! Her lectures are AMAZINGLY enjoyable; just study study study your little nose off and you will pass!

i took ap psy in high school and it made her class easier because i was already taught the material. reading the book is helpful in her tests but of course its too much to read(look for important things). the research she wants you to do is easy. her grading is on a curve :).

Professor Lynch is an extremely intelligent woman. Her lectures are interesting and funny. Her exams are very tricky and requires a lot of studying and thought, but they're not impossible to pass as long as you read the book. Research paper and optional final really help. also, i recommend recording her lectures and READING the book!!

Dr.Lynch is very knowledgeable and passionate about the subject. class isn't easy but very interesting. Notes is a must if you plan on passing those exams. she gives you a study guide for every test as well so if you have your notes and your text book(just for definitions and chapter summary) you'll be just fine.

Dr. Lynch's class was amazing! I learned so much from her&I learned good study habits from her class. She tried to scare us off in the begining of the semester by showing us last semester's statistics, but it's not impossible to get an A in her class. Just read the book, go to tutoring&don't procrasinate. I passed this class with A and so can you!

Radical class. I landed an A by attending all the lectures, following the research paper guidelines EXACTLY, paying attention and taking good notes (bring the study guide to class and use it as a note taking guide). the class is heavily weighted, you can use a cheat sheet on all exams and she drops your lowest exam score!! Very interesting class!

I loved Professor Lynch! Her class is definitely not easy, so many seem to have a problem with her. You really do need to study for her exams, come to class, and make sure to do the research papers exactly as specified, but an A is possible. Interesting class and she's such a cool person.

Wonderful professor, very interesting class. I don't know why people thought it was hard. I showed up for the lectures, read te book, made cheat sheets for exams, and got an A with no problem. Take this class - it's fun!

at a point it felt that this class ruined my life!!! but study hard and it will pay off ! go to class!!! you will only get out how much effort you put into it ! stay on top of it and you will pass.

I will admit I struggled at first. But once I realized that almost all questions on the test are based on examples she gives in her letcures( verbatim) I ended up with an A in the class. The key is to write all her example on my cheat sheets she lets you make!! Plus she is super funny and will email you back if you need help or have any questions

Her lectures were interesting for the most part, but at times it was difficult to stay awake at 8 in the morning. She's not that difficult as a teacher, but the tests are a bit confusing. Just pay close attention to the lecture and follow instructions on the project - you will be guaranteed to get by with a decent grade.

people exaggerated about her class. It really isnt that hard. at freshman orientation they basically warned us about this class saying it will make us fail. Not really. just read the assigned chapters, take notes, make a good study guide. Shes an amazing professsor. =] i missed class more than twice and an exam and still passed with a decent grade

I LOVED this class. However, if you aren't into Psychology, you shouldn't take it. You really have to pay attention and take notes, and that's rather hard if you don't like the subject. Dr. Lynch was very helpful and nice when I needed her. Texters beware... She will find you in a crowd of 700+. Seriously.

This was a very interesting class for me. But you really have to read the book, attend class, and write good notes. And going to tutoring really helped me! So make use of it. Start on your research paper early. It's not hard and it boosts your grade up.

This class is pretty hard. not that you do much anything in the class, but her test can get to you if you dont study. you are only graded on 4 test and a research paper. you have to do well on every single test otherwise you wont pass the class. NEVER study last min, it will hurt you. and it can put you to sleep, if you have an early time.

Take Lynch if you struggle with math. I took PSY 371 with a different teacher and failed it. I registered to take it a second time with Lynch and am doing very well in the class. She does a lot of example problems in class and really takes the time to explain the concepts and relevance of Stats.

TAKE LYNCH. although she can be extremely intimidating, she is an absolutely fantastic professor! if you have a problem with math like I did, she is your girl for stats-- soo helpful, honest, and intelligent!

Stats is not easy for me, but I understood the content when it pertains to psychology. Boring lectures, she just goes over whatever chapter we're on. I feel like she's rather do problems with more detail than will ever be required of you online and in class. Aplia takes up a lot of time, and she doesn't always teach you what Aplia will test you on.

MAKE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED TO TAKE THIS COURSE! You need to take notes, read the book, and study! She allows for study sheets on exams, but the RER is a bit difficult and can hurt your grade if you don't do it. So DO IT EARLY!

Lynch is an awesome professor. Makes class interesting, always. Attendance is optional, but makes a difference. Cheats sheets for every exam. One 6+ page research paper due, that you get in beginning of semester and is due near the end. I definitely recommend it.

The class itself is meh (statistics is statistics), but Professor Lynch is an awesome teacher. I had her for General Psych and this class so far and I've thoroughly enjoyed my experience in those courses.

I loved this class. Yes the tests were insane and there are way to many students but I love Psych (Psych major!) and Mrs Lynch made it even more interesting.

This class is difficult if you're not into psychology. There are a lot of concepts you need to know, but she offers tutor hours that are extremely helpful. Follow all guidelines for the paper. Go to the optional final! Most likely she will bump your grade. It's a reasonable class. Take it.

She has a lot of rules for her class, overall it is alright considering she teaches the only section offered. It is kind of her way or the highway to try to have some order in a class of 700. Just study for the tests and follow all of the rules for the research project and you should do fine.

If you are the type of learner who cannot focus on the textbook and needs a professor to explain concepts, then go to class. Otherwise many people just self study and never go to class except on the 4 exam dates. Stay on top of reading and try working on the study guide ALONE. it helps.

Prof Lynch is strongly bureaucratic but brilliant and funny. How to get an A in 200: Read the text with the study guide while writing your cheat sheet. Answer the questions in the textbook. Be attentive in lecture. Complete your RER early and have it proofed by the tutors. I've seen students get their grades tanked by submitting improper RERs.

Large class; Interesting lectures, rather humorous; specified syllabus and expectations; strict on electronics use, will stop to rebuke students; 4 moderately difficult exams, 1 optional final, 1 crucial research project; curved grading; things helpful to me: tutoring/txtbk website/study guide

This class is like a stand up comedy show. The prof gets up on stage and she is hilarious. Do not be fool it is a very difficult class. There are 4 exams and an optional 5th but the questions are really misleading or ambiguous. She expects students top know a lot more than she lectures on. Go to tutoring when the study guide. Cool class though.

She's a good professor who conveys the information very clearly. You need to KNOW the concepts for her exams, not just definitions. Know examples. Go to lecture. Skim the text for things that weren't covered in lecture. Research paper is not difficult. If you go to lecture, pay attention, study well, and do the paper right, you will pass.

Dr. Lynch is a knowledgeable professor who strays off topic often but ties it back to the lecture.Tests are mostly based on lecture and some questions can be answered by reading the book. Most of the questions on on the tests were conceptual. Research paper was very important. Stick to her guidelines and DO NOT PROCRASTINATE.

the research requirement is super straightforward. follow the guidelines and you'll be fine. attendance isnt mandatory-class of 700-but going and taking good notes is way better than trying to get answers to the tests from the book. personally, i thought the tests were pretty easy. Use your cheat sheet to write down the answers to the study guide

My recommendation for this class: daily studying, review notes, do RER early and have the tutors check it, go to tutoring. Attendance is not mandatory, so if you want to text your friends during class time, don't go. She will find you. Lots of her lectures are based in biology, as well, so if you don't like bio, maybe don't take her.

Dr. Lynch is a wonderful witty professor. Although, her class was hard she was awesome. Her class is not an easy A. You have to put time and effort into this course if you want a good grade, unless you're the next Einstein. There are 4 exams and a final. There is also a research paper you have to do, which is pretty confusing. Tutoring helps a lot.

Definitely take this class if you have the opportunity. Dr. Lynch is a wonderfully sharp professor with an abundance of knowledge and experience related to the field. Not an easy class for a GE, the tests are concept based so pay close attention in lecture.

Best professor I ever had thus far. She's the only professor that teaches 700 students (highest # of students in a lecture in SFSU) and she does it well. She's well-read, very articulate, very witty, very entertaining. Tests are conceptual, lectures are entertaining (sit in the front!!), very friendly and funny.

You don't always have to go to class, but if she showed a video that day make sure to get notes from someone because it will be on the test. Answer the study guide and drop by office hours at some point and you should do fine on the tests. Final is optional & research paper isn't hard. I recommend this class :)

Amazing teacher! She is sweet, funny, intelligent, fashionable, and definitely one of those people who you really can't help liking. She's really easy to approach, and loves all her 700 students. It's not an easy A class, the tests and paper are no walk in the park, but if you're looking to learn, then this is the class to take!

In her lectures, it's CRUCIAL that while you write down her notes from the projector, you LISTEN to what she's saying. On the slides will be terms, and she will verbally explain them, so it's important that you PAY ATTENTION. I would recommend recording her lectures, it helped alot with studying. The study guides and tutors are helpful as well.

Very interesting class. Dr. Lynch is extremely knowledgable and passionate of psychology. Class consists of 4 tests, an optional final, and a larger assignment known as RER (Research Experiential Requirement). Tests were very interesting in that they contain conceptual examples rather than just raw information. Attend class and you'll be fine.

She is a great teacher in my opinion even though the class was challenging. In order to get an A you must go to class. Tests require not only textbook knowledge but also lecture knowledge. Grades are curved, but only take this class if its required for your major.

This class isn't THAT hard as everyone is making it out to be. Keep in mind that this is a 700 student class, so it's not gonna be a course where your hand is held along each chapter. You are gonna have to put the time in and study the book, AND ACTUALLY GO TO CLASS. Most of her lecture ends up on the test, so memorize your notes and read the book.

Good teacher, very thoughtful and helpful when you can talk to her in person. Class is huge which doesnt help much but I enjoyed the class and thought it was fair

Tough but Fair. I feel most students that are critical of her were not interested in the subject. This isn't high school people! Go to class and put forth effort. She knows her stuff and is as sharp as a whip. If you need help there is tutoring 5 days a week. By far one of my favorite professors at SFSU. If you do the RER you will get a C.

If you want an easy GE course, don't take this class. It is harder than most classes here, but it's pretty similar to a class at a higher university. You can pass easily, but to do well you need to put in effort. The study guides are merely a guide for exams; make sure you do the reading and come to class. If you try, you can get an A.

Amazing professor! Definitely would take any of her classes. Very well organized and relevant lectures. Impeccable expertise. Great sense of humour.

Lynch is a tough professor, her tests are definitely not easy. Always study for the tests in advance and she always posts the study guide. Be sure to actually read the book because sometimes the tests have questions not covered on the study guide. Overall very interesting course and if you study you should do well :)

People say she's hard and tough, but it's not that bad. Go to class, read and pay attention to her instructions and you'll pass.

It was really difficult to get an A. Her tests do follow the study guide a bit, but in order to receive a high grade you should definitely purchase the textbook and read ahead of time. If you manage your time well and follow all the guidelines, you will definitely pass. The RER is straight forward, so follow every single instruction. It was fun.

Lynch' lectures were very interesting. Some of her test questions are based of her lectures! Be sure to read the book. Her tests are fairly difficult but if you study, you will get a good grade. Most of her questions are based off of examples so they will make you think. You will get a good grade on the research project if you follow the guideline!

Everyone complaining must not have shown up. I never even bought looked at the text book, but I showed up to class every single day, went over the study guide for the test, did the RER and got an A. She goes over everything and connects it well. If you cant get a question answered she's available in office hours and google helps too.

Super interesting class! If you have already taken a class in either statistics, physiology, or psych then that would help you a lot. Personally found it easy and Lynch to be pretty funny