3.7

Nariman Arfai

Psychology - Central New Mexico Community College

3.7
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
38%
Would Retake
93
Reviews
3.7
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

38%

Would Retake

93

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

there are bad and there a good teachers but prof

PSY1105 - 5.0 rating

he is never clear on what he wants on his discussions

PSY1105 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

70%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
B (5)
A (4)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(5)C(1)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 16 reported grades
B: 5
A: 4
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Tough Grader (3)
TEST HEAVY (2)
Get ready to read (2)
Participation matters (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Inspirational (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
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Reviews (93)
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PSY105PSY230
Jul 25, 2006

Horrible Teacher!!! Will not listen to questions. My way or the highway kind of teacher. Complete jerk. Does not like students to question or to express personal opinions. Very boring lectures.

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PSYCH105
Aug 8, 2007

Excellent teacher! One of the best CNM has to offer. I am a single mother and could not afford babysitter. He offered me to bring my infant child to the class room! He is a very nice guy, but he works you to your bone and as he said we all earn our grade. I earned my A.

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PSY105
Oct 31, 2007

He is terrible. Do not take his class if you can help it. He will ruin your entire semester and confuse you to no end. Pointless!!!

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PSYCH105
Mar 21, 2008

He is incomprehensive and stubborn. I can never understand how he ever got a job at this college. He never seldomly answers questions and when he does it is pointless. You can see the frustration in the students faces when he is teaching. Please save yourself the hassle of not learning a thing, don't take his class.

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PSYCH1105
Nov 10, 2008

Mr Arfai is very good teacher. I sure learned alot from him and i like the fact he treat his students as an adult. he keeps his lecture very interesting. and i agree that "he works you to your bone. as he said we all earn our grade". I earned my A.

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PSYCH220
Nov 10, 2008

This class is very difficult but monie?s lectures are very comprehensive and detail. Few Tests and extra credits (plenty of ways to get that A grade) are not that difficult. I had hard time understand him at first but he gives good examples and explains very clearly.

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PSYC2220
Nov 11, 2008

Dr. Arfai is an excellent teacher. overall, it is an easy class and even easier A.

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PSYCH105
Dec 17, 2008

I loved his class. It was an eye opener and i agree psych 101 is not easy class.

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PSY1105
Jan 7, 2009

Good teacher do your work and youll get an A

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PSYCH101
Apr 1, 2009

One of the worst classroom experiences I have ever had. This guy is two faced, and incomprehensible. Save yourself the trouble and take the class with a different teacher.

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PYSCH2240
Jul 28, 2009

monie is a very good teacher and he is very much prepared. he has all the lectures ready and posted for you so you do not even need to take the note. this class is not easy but he gives out many extra credits.

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PSYCH2240
Sep 16, 2009

monie rocks i am in class right now he is on top of his table showing the anatomy planes he is funny excellentacular prof

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PSY2240
Oct 12, 2009

This class is difficult but it's necessary to be so. Monie is a tough teacher, has high expectations, but tries hard to relate material to real-life. You can't afford to miss classes, trust me. He does make you *earn* your grade, so if you're looking for an easy class look somewhere else. The material is critical for anyone serious about psychology

2.0
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PSYCH2240
Nov 6, 2009

Love the class, can't stand the teacher. He is unnecessarily rude. It's a shame that his terrible attitude gets in the way of the material he's covering. One of those know-it-all kind of teachers. Plays favorites. Teaching seems to be a major inconvenience for him. Monie, go back to the lab. Stay where you don't have to interact with anyone.

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PSYCH1105
Dec 18, 2009

best teacher, EVER!

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PSYCH2240
Dec 18, 2009

he is very good and the class is very hard but many opportunities to make up.

5.0
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PSYCH240
Jan 3, 2010

life is tough and so, as monie! If you are not a series student do not take his class. I had two friend who dropped him, but i did not and i am glad that i did not. he is very serious (a bit much if you ask me)and a very good teacher.

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PSYCH101
Jan 12, 2010

Despite all the negative comments on here about him, he REALLY is a great teacher. He went out of his way to study one on one with me, and gives you tons of chances to make up points. His accents is a bit tough at first to understand, but after the first week you will be used to it. He is also hilarious!

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PSYCH2220
Mar 29, 2010

I love the way he teaches his classes. I have taken three classes with him and I have used what I am learning from him almost everyday. This is a tough lass and monie is a tough instructor, but EXCELLENTE! the best of the CNM bests.

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PSYCH2240
Apr 20, 2010

Monie has taught me much not just the academics but life in general. He is a wonderful teacher and outstanding human being. Hope he knows the impact he has on other's lives. :)

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PSY104
Jun 27, 2010

Monie is a very good teacher and I like his style of teaching. And he's FUNNY!, but serious, too. I enjoyed his class very much. HIGHLY recommend him.

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PSY2220
Jul 4, 2010

Monie was a good teacher. He was very helpful and was willing to answer any question you had. Was also funny and kept class interesting. Would highly recommend him.

5.0
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PSY2240
Aug 7, 2010

Thank you! Wish you knew the impact you've had on my life.

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PSYCH1105
Aug 30, 2010

Monie is a great guy, he is knowledgeable and extremely honest. The best part is doe not put up with any crap from the students. I recommend this class if you want to actually learn somethng useful and have good time, he will make you work though.

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PSYCH2220
Oct 7, 2010

Monie is very hard to understand when he speaks. He will embarrass you when you try and ask a question. He teaches by power point. (death by power point) Hardly uses his background in the class. Will quiz you with questions that are in the next chapter you haven't even began. I study 3 days a week and feel like im still behind. Prepare yourself!

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PSY2220
Nov 15, 2010

Hard very hard. Study as much as you can if you think you have studied enough study again. He?s tests are NOT easy. Expect to walk out of this class feeling defeated. He?s lectures are boring and he can be hard to understand do to his accent. I do not recommend his class if you want to pass

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PSYCH1101
Feb 2, 2011

great professor! Be prepared to work but you WILL learn and retain information in his class. Not for the weak.

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PSY1105
Mar 25, 2011

He can be intimidating at first and definitely does not put up with anything but he is a great teacher and helps any way that he can. Gives extra credit and chances to redo tests for more points. Would def. recommend. Just do not be late for class!!

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PSY1105
Apr 4, 2011

He isn't a very good professor at all. I took online, and even his slides are full of basic grammatical errors. He plagiarizes directly from the book and claims it as his own. Refuses to help students when emailed. One quiz per week, so not too bad. I strongly recommend taking someone else though.

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PSY2240
May 4, 2011

Second class with Monie and i loved it. this guy has completely changed the way that I think. I have read the negative comments and I don't see how anyone can think like that unless they got in trouble. The tests are crazy hard, and you may get a bad grade on them but you have plenty of extra credit to get a good grade. The best teacher at CNM.

4.0
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PSYCH2240
May 6, 2011

Do not take if you just want to breeze through psychology. His tests are hard and you will only get an A if you study twice as hard. Take advantage of the weekly study group. Accent takes some getting used to. If you are going into the Psych field, Monie is the guy to take.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1105
Jun 17, 2011

Monie was actually interested & concerned with whether we were learning. This course gave me insight to many areas of life, from decision making, studying, understanding my emotions. His class is a life changing experience for everyone. Monie is brilliant in his presentation, experience& very respectful, down to earth and generous with his time.

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PSYCH2220
Jul 10, 2011

My only regret is that I should have taken this course many years ago. Dr. Arfai made a positive impression on the course of my life. I'm coming away with a wealth of information that I actually can apply to my life. I only have great respect for monie. He is a great teacher, very honest and humble person.

5.0
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PSY2220
Jul 15, 2011

He rocks. Monie is an awesome teacher. Best class. I actually look forward to his class even though it as at 7 in morning. do not be late to his class he always starts right on time. He is very helpful & understanding. You can't go wrong with choosing Dr.A!

5.0
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PSYCH2220
Aug 11, 2011

Monie is the best!! you will learn with him. he has helped me in so many ways. I was scared and intimidated but I stuck through it. He helped me out..

3.0
3.0
PSY2220
Aug 14, 2011

I went hot and cold with Monie. At times his teaching was good; other times he was unclear & didn't address students' questions in class satisfactorily. Teaches from PowerPoint; has a very high opinion of himself. I did well in his class, but am unsure as to how much information I retained. Be sure to read the book intently to succeed on his tests.

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1.0
PSY2220
Sep 18, 2011

Would def. recommend. Just do not be late for class. Even if stats at 7:30. he is always early. He can be intimidating at first and definitely does not put up with any nonsense but he is a great teacher and helps any way that he can. Gives extra credit and chances to redo tests for more points.

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PSY1105
Nov 9, 2011

Excellent teacher. Knowledgable, Interesting, and Funny. I have no interest in the subject but I still liked his class.Make sure to be punctual as that is very important to him.

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PSYCH2240
Jan 12, 2012

Monie is a very top notch professor he goes out of his way to help students & make sure they understand the material. I got A's in the 2 very difficult classes I took with him & learned & retained concepts that seemed almost impossible. Its overwhelming at first but reading &studying will get you through. the tests are hard but xtracredit helps

5.0
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PSY2220
Nov 6, 2012

Monie is a good instructor, it is difficult to understand him at first but you get used to it. He has a study group to help students get an A in his class. He gives good examples about the material. You have to put effort into studying in order to get an A. Also he gives extra credit for creating flashcards with definitions from the textbook

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PSY115
Nov 9, 2012

Mr. Arfai is the hardest teacher I have ever had. His class was extremely hard. We never had any assignments it was pure tests in his class. He only gives lectures and does not help us out. Most of the time his tests dont even have to do with the lectures. He has a very strong strong accent and is hard to comprehend what he says sometimes.

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PSY115
Dec 3, 2012

make sure to do all the extra credit you can

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2240001
Feb 20, 2013

This class is very hard. Make sure to start studying before the semester starts. The power points are helpful, by reading the book and taking the time to understand it is essential. Read read read. Make flash cards for every chapter and get the study guide.

5.0
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PSY2220
Apr 10, 2013

Awesome professor just make sure you do your work and show up to class or you will regret it. Tests are all based on the reading and lecture. Super easy if you do your work, if you don't you'll regret it!

5.0
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2220
May 1, 2013

Great Professor!

5.0
3.0
2220
May 1, 2013

Doc A has genuine concern in his students. His lectures have good aplication to the material you will go over on the test. When he says “know this” learn it! Be punctual, and take advantage of the study group and flashcards. You will learn a lot of real world application in his class. Great teacher!

5.0
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PSYCHOLOGY220
May 2, 2013

Great professor. He is actively involved with the material and his students. He comes off as hard because he expects you to learn, be punctual, and show up to class as a professor should. There needs to be more instructors with his passion for the material and overall care for their students.

5.0
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2202
Jun 26, 2013

Dr.A changed my life. He is a very great teacher.

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PSY1105
Jul 11, 2013

Very hard class, Your grade was mostly from testing. His test, he made himself and did not make much sense. Studying id not help. We had 2 standardized test and I did great on them. I still have no clue how I got an A.

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1105
Jul 12, 2013

Hard class and lots of work. Each week there was a quiz and very interesting discussion. We had four tests. DR.A has done a tremendous job on his PPT presentations. lot of work but i got A. At the end of it all, you feel really good that the grade you end up with is one that you really earned.

5.0
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PSYCH1105107
Aug 6, 2013

This class will make life easier and you will really enjoy it! Dr. A can come off a little mean, but if you study, read, and pay attention during lectures you will succeed and he will help you as much as possible. Don't EVER be late! Many extra credit oppurtunities! They will make or break your grade! Do all of them!

2.0
5.0
PSY2220
Aug 8, 2013

Dr A is a good person don't get me wrong but he is hard and if you don't study and read the book yourself you will fail he has power points but does not help you learn he is very confusing I did not learn anything in his class he gives quizzes every class and has a study group for students who want to get an A but you cant miss one session

4.0
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PSY2096
Nov 18, 2013

Monie is a hard nose & made me nervous when he says this class or he is not easy, but he isn't lying. That's bad stuff & good stuff is that he worked w/me & I learned so much. After couple of meetings I knew how to study and be prepare. I'll take another class w/him for sure. Oh, you love his awesome powerpoint lecture. extra credits are must

3.0
2.0
PSY1105
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 26, 2013

I was expecting this class to be very hard and time consuming from other ratings and Dr. A's syllabus. However, I didn't find it that difficult at all. Just do all your assignments and you'll be good to go.

5.0
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2240
Dec 5, 2013

Dr.A is a great teacher. very orgonized and very clear. i am taking another class with him. Extra credits are must and do not late and go to the his friday's groups study, if you need more help.

2.0
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PSY1105
Dec 6, 2013

I had him online, and I really wish I could have had the classroom experience with him. That might have made things easier. Sometimes I would ask him a question, and I would be more confused than when I started. His syllabus never seemed to match my textbook, even though I bought the correct edition of the book.

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1105
Dec 8, 2013

this class is challenging but Dr.A. gives you good lectures with video. Those videos helped me very much.

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PSY1105
Feb 10, 2014

He is a horrible teacher. You can't get a straight answer from him and when confused he doesn't help you. When you take a test online you can't see what answers you got wrong. HIs lectures on Powerpoint are black writing on black background. He says it's your problem not his. That is if his lecture even uploads. HORRIBLE!!!

5.0
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PSY1105
Feb 12, 2014

This course is very organized. I feel like I am back in army though. He has good lecture but tests are very very hard. Discussions are awesome too but I really really like all the videos in his lecturers.

5.0
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PSY105
Feb 22, 2014

Awesome class. I liked how I learned new things. I liked how the class was based on test and discussions! This is really pushing me to try to study more.

4.0
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1015
Mar 25, 2014

this class is easy class and good teacher. this is second time i am taking this class and the lectures for the same class by dr.a is ten times better. i met him twice and he has tutoring session every monday for students like me who need more help

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PSY2096
Mar 31, 2014

He seems harsh and unclear at first. But if you go to EVERY class and do the work he asks of you, you can do very well in his class. He has a study group once a week which I heard can help but I didn't need it. Tests can be tricky, but if you studied from HIS power points, you will get the wording he wants. Lots of extra credit opportunities too.

2.0
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PSY1105
Jun 5, 2014

Online class. so boring and exams were extremely difficult.

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1105
Jul 12, 2014

Good online instructor

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1105
Jul 20, 2014

He is very educated. He has high expectations. A LOT is lost by taking the class on line. Was helpful when met in person or threw e mail.

1.0
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PSY1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 9, 2014

Dr. A demands college quality work while he himself struggles greatly with correct grammar and punctuation in his correspondence and lectures. He is a poor communicator, lacks good teaching skills, & refuses to give feedback via blackboard or email. (You must schedule an office appt. between the hours of 3:30-4:30 T/TH even for distance learning)

3.0
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PSY1105
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2014

I took this class online, probably not the best idea. You MUST participate in the discussions and do the tests every week. If you don't, don't plan on passing. Also, make sure you post your discussion early on in the week because apparently he allows for revisions. Other than that he was a great teacher. The PPTS are a little chunky but helpful!

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101
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2014

Very hard also wish I took him in classroom. have to write a lot every week in discussion and also have to read a lot of other students! weekly quizzes? it is big tests with lots of questions. lectures are very good and full of videos, but also lots of information and very long for a week. good teacher. do extra credits.

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PSY1105
Dec 5, 2014

I took him online and it was way to hard. By the time the drop date came around more than half of the class dropped it. Its really hard work, you have to write in the discussions and it is like writing an essay overtime and they are only with one point. the quizzes are only worth 2 points. If you get one bad grade you are pretty much done for.

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1105
Dec 7, 2014

lots of hard work but easy A. all discussions and quizzes are extra credits and that made it easy. She is also fast with email reply too.

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2240
Grade: C
Dec 7, 2014

I loved his lectures, very educated and he is EXTREMELY PREPARED! I think he is x military and No time to lose. He gave us take home test but there were very very difficult. you won't pass if you do not know it. he helped me when I asked so do the study groups. that helped a lot. I'll take this class again.

5.0
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1105
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2014

This was easy class and lots of extra credits. Easy A if you do the work weekly. Do not buy the text and just do all the lectures. They were fun and test came right from them.

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PSY1105
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2015

Dr. A is my least favorite teacher I have had at CNM. I took his class online, and it was the most work I've had for any class. The quizzes are very difficult. He grades the discussion posts very harshly. I did not receive over an 85% even if I wrote over 1000 words and his lectures are full of misspellings. He does not set you up for success!

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1105
Apr 22, 2015

this isn't a tough class and not easy also. Dr.A. emails you back right away and give lots of time for discussions and good feedbacks. All and all, I liked it very much and for online class, i learn a lot.

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PSY1105
May 10, 2015

Dr. A was an okay teacher. Sometimes it is hard to understand him because of his thick accent. He can be unclear at times. His tests are extremely hard. He is pretty straight forward about his class being difficult. You could take him and get a C but with another instructor get an A.

5.0
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10051
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 21, 2015

Loved Dr.A's online class. this is second time i am doing it and whata different. She makes a ride out of it. Awsome

5.0
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1105
Jun 28, 2015

lectures are cool and Dr.A. gives good feedback on discussion. Lots of extra credits makes getting A easy if you do the assignments weekly.

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1105
Grade: A
Jun 29, 2015

I loved Dr.A. class too and impossible to get anything but A in this class. He gave us TONS of extra credits. It is overwhelming and I couldnt do them all. But I didnt have too. Tests are difficult and straight from lectures.

3.0
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PSYCH2220102
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2015

Dr. A is exacting. No better way to describe him. Whatever grade you get in his class you earn. He expects you to do what he asks but he will help if you reach out. The responsibility is on you the student. If you arent ready to work for your grade and work hard hes not the instructor for you. I've studied under him twice. Happy to do it again.

4.0
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1105
Grade: B
Jul 13, 2015

I liked this class .it was so so easy and Dr. A. is verygood.

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55
Jul 14, 2015

I took his class for psychological 101 and felt like Alice in wonderland. sometimes lost and most of the time fascinated. he is bit too strict but I'll take another course with Doc.A. he is very good. It helped a lot when I went to his group sessions.

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110556
Sep 3, 2015

Very good teacher. I just started this online class for first time. Dr.A makes you work hard.

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PSYCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2016

Took his 191 class twice a week. Class was about an hour and fifteen minutes long. The whole class was slideshows and him speaking about the slideshow. Every four weeks we would take the test reviewing about 4 different chapters. Exams where very difficult. Over all he is a great teacher but I would not recommend.

5.0
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PSY105
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2016

i don't know what i did to get a B I know I work very hard. Dr. A make you work work and work and work some more. I can't wait to take his devop psy this summer

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PSYCH2220
May 17, 2016

Interesting class and you will learn a lot but his expectations are high and he wants things specific, no room for negotiation with him. Worth taking his class if you are up for it.

1.0
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PSY1105
Jul 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I was NOT a fan of this professor. His grading is unclear, he is not very specific on what he wants from you in discussion posts, and he grades extremely harsh. His tests have questions on them that are insignificant to the class. He is also not very helpful when you reach out for help, and his lectures are FULL of typos!!!

5.0
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PSY1105
Grade: B
Jul 9, 2016
Would take again

there are bad and there a good teachers but prof. A is awesome teacher. lots of work. real education.

4.0
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PSY1105
Jul 25, 2016
Would take again

this was online. he replies your email in minutes with some good feedbacks. i learned a lot from his powerpoint lectures/videos helped me with tests. No text. tests are from lectures and he gives you whole week time so it works for me being on the go all the time. his deadlines are strict but it is worth taking him for next class.

1.0
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PSY1105
Nov 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is so rude! he is never clear on what he wants on his discussions. Tests are very hard and nothing to review on. He does grade hard.

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Participation matters
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5.0
PSY2240
Apr 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Respondus lock-down browser with webcam watching you while you take your test that is worth one fourth of your grade. Must use test book for everything and study textbook a million times. No study guide/homework to help. Lectures are convoluted and Nariman has a tendency to speak of himself in 3rd person. He makes it clear he does not like women.

2.0
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PSY1105
Jan 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Grades incredibly harsh for discussions. High expectations but has tons of typos and errors in his lecture slides. Tests were hard and half the questions werent in his lectures. emailed for help and was directed to reread grading ruberic. Not happy with this class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
3.0
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PSY105
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2018
Would take again

Lots or writing but I learned so much. I got good feedback from him. I liked the lectures and It had so much youtube and reviews. This made this class so easy. I am taking his develop psychology this summer.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Inspirational
2.0
5.0
PSY1105
Grade: D
Jun 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I took psy1105 with Arfai and it was the most difficult class I had ever taken. The way he graded was very confusing and on the test, none of the questions were much related to the topic of that week.

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

68%

Textbook Required

70%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
B (5)
A (4)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(5)C(1)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 16 reported grades
B: 5
A: 4
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Tough Grader (3)
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Get ready to read (2)
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5.0

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5.0

PSY115

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PSYCH101

4.3

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