Hard n demanding class,but she presents it in a straightforward,humerous manner.

The class is pretty demanding, but she's a good teacher, organized, very clear on lecture, but not so clear on what she expects you to know for the test. Overall good at teaching and you might actually be forced to learn something.

A surprisingly cool teacher. It's a hard class, but she makes you smile through it. She has that weird sense of humor, but it's a better than dry lecture. She rocks! But be prepared to study... A LOT!

cool teacher. she has a good sense of humor and her lectures are well organized, but she doesn't really say much about what's gonna be on the exam. Plus, she's cute..in a spunky kind of a way. oh yeah, it's prob best to take her in sum or win- much easie

Knows her subject VERY well, and so can teach it well too. it's a little dodgy studying for her tests tho. Better to read EVERYTHING (notes/text) to do well, so it's a tough class. btw, she's a real nerd with lots of nerdy jokes even.

not sure wut happened to her. had her 2 yrs ago & she was ok. the subject is not easy and not recommended for non psych majors... more physio than other psych. btw she's easier in sum/win cuz she has more exams and takes out some material. Overall, not as horrible as some of these ratings suggest

I have no problems with her teaching style at all! Her class is only hard because of the subject! There's A LOT of information in BioPsychology!! Her tests are difficult, but that's the nature of the subject. Otherwise, I like her dark humor! Very funny and thought provoking teacher/class! :)

I'm taking her class in the Winter Session. The professor herself is pretty kind, funny, and very knowledgeable in what she's talking about. Mostly what she does in class is lecturing and relates some of the history with the class materials, in which I think it's very interesting. The test is not that hard if you really study for it.

Fairly difficult test, you really need to think about what the textbook is trying to say, and what she's trying to say in lectures. Although, if you attend class every day, and do well on the in-class assignments, you'll be fine. If you're really into psychology, take her, because she does lecture well.

I loved this class. Dr.Sage is wonderful and her class is really interesting. She has a really interesting personality and is definatly not boring. Shes fun and goofy and keeps you interested. And she really knows what shes talking about. You have to work hard, but its worth it. She is very good, and is an excellent proffessor.

Dr. Sage is amazing. Her lectures are interesting and informative. I don't know why people said the previous things, she is easy as long as you read the material, as with any class! Take her, she knows what she is talking about. Trust me, I talked to friends from other colleges and they were amazed at my knowledge. She is the ideal teacher.

She 's very friendly and helpful if you don't underdatnd the material...but her class has more to do with biology than psych. Her study guides sometimes don't really help you prepare well for her exams.

I love Dr. Sage, but she is too HARD! She is a great teacher though. Very clear and extremely friendly. I think its just the way the class is taught because I received several warnings from other professors and Doctors. They all said the class is pretty tough no matter who the instructor is. Although I struggled, I still learned alot from her.

Prof, Sage is great. I took Evol. Psych over Summer, & even going to class 2+ hrs a day Mon-Thurs didn't dull the material. You have to keep up with the reading. Read the ch BEFORE you come to class & you'll do well. Her tests are challenging, but she knows it & grades on a curve plus they only count for about half of your final grade. GOOD CLASS

She is amazing in what she does. Tests are tricky and you have to understand the concepts clearly to ace them. All the test questions are multiple choices. Usually 30 to 40 questions can get it done in 40 mins. She's funny and she makes her lectures interesting. There are discussions that count for a lot of points so you should be willing to talk.

Dr. Sage is wonderful. She is really passionate about psychology and it comes through in her lectures. Reading the text is a must for the tests, but it's the best textbook I've read. Sage is very interesting to listen to when you get used to her voice. = The negative comments come from people who are too lazy to study!

Damn, good class. Tough, kinda fast, but very interesting. A lot of reading. fun teacher. Do it!

Good teacher. Well organized.

Dr. Sage is a rare combination of extroversion and intellectualism. Lectures are engaging. Make sure you do the readings, understand the logical connection between concepts, and participate in class. do not show up late on exam day - she HATES that. Essay questions/ group discussions are harder -but she is willing to answer any of your questions.

I highly recommend her if your actually interested in Psych. She is by no means easy but she teaches a some what different curriculum which I found extremely interesting. You need to do the reading for her tests, but she gives u her class notes on eCompanion. Also she drops ur lowest test and gives u a note card to write anything on. Recommended.

I think every negative comment you read about Dr. Sage is from students that are looking to get an easy pass to their degree. If you are lazy, not interested in learning, or just plain dumb, don't take her, you will fail the class for sure. If have have some intelligence, and are willing to put in some hard work, then you will learn a lot. She's

If you are not willing to put in the work, do not take this class. You WILL fail. If, however, you take excellent book notes, take excellent lecture notes, and make flashcards for the key terms, you'll do just fine. She drops your lowest test and curves the test. Just a side note: Myself and 5 other students have an A. The rest have D's and F's.

ppl- this isn't a comm class this is biopsych...for the range of topics she must cover, and the depth of detail that SHOULD be covered, she teaches in a way that is approachable and doable for even lazy-ish students. You need to put in work, no doubt, but shes a great and passionate teacher, one of those we r spoiled to have at a jr college. -Fred

This is a hard class, no doubt. However, Prof. Sage give very clear lectures with PowerPoint and videos. She doesn't take role, but if you miss a class you are SOL - everything she says is of extremely importance. She curves the grades and allows us to take a note card to the exam. Take her class if you want to learn, don't if you want an easy A

Sage is wonderful! Despite the negative reviews you may have read here, she's really not that difficult. The class and its concepts are what is difficult. The negative reviews here are probably from people expecting an easy A and a course that's not challenging or stimulating. She's entertaining and dorky and loves the subject. Highly recommended.

Professor Sage isn't bad at all, the subject on the other hand are difficult. She warns you on the first day of class that this class is not easy and should not be taken lightly. The class itself is more of a biology class than a psych class. You definitely need to read and reread the textbook to get a good grade. I did this and got an A.

Super friendly and laid back, kind of dorky, though the material can be challenging at times. Make sure to read/study and you'll be fine. Sometime oddly cute about her too.. just saying!

amazing passionate teacher! Very animated and enthralling, never boring or dull class. Shes a rare teacher these days. Shes passionate about psychology and an excellent instructor. She reminds me of a dorky Robin Wright-Penn. Lots of character. Take her, shes incredible. Quiz's aren't easy but read the material and study and your good.

She's a VERY good teacher for those that are dedicated to learning ALL the material and not just enough to get by. She is thorough but if you want to understand the lectures you have to read the material assigned BEFORE class and thoroughly or you will be asking questions obvious to others. she is very clear and will answer any questions you have.

Psych major? Take this class. This was one of the most challenging yet rewarding classes I've ever taken. Her passion came through in every lecture and she's quite the expert in her field. Definitely overqualified for SMC. For this quality of an education, $26/unit is very much worth it. By the end of the course, you'll know your stuff!

To be honest by far one of the hardest classes I have taken and I am a Psych major. It is true however that you do learn a lot however, do not underestimate the amount of hours required to study for each exam. Best advice is to not only read through the chapters once but twice maybe even a third time because the information is so detailed.

The materials are very challenging... she throws a lot of curveballs in her exams so you'll really have to understand what you have read in the textbook. Perhaps I was lucky, but I somehow got away with a mid-B while missing almost half of the lectures. But do attend them because they help a lot. I did a lot better on exam when I attended lectures.

Sage was an excellent instructor. The course she taught was over the summer so it was intensive and jam-packed. She makes lectures meaningful with relevant stories to make the concepts stick. I definitely would recommend.

She is really an incredible professor. I took her in Fall 2010 for psych 2. She is truly talented at explaining the processes in the course, and is extremely thorough. I probably gained the most knowledge in her course from any I took. That being said, she is extremely thorough, and it is a tough course. She's also very nice to students.

Loved the class but it was by far the hardest class I've ever taken. Took it over the summer so it was even more intense. Exams are hard and she grades assignments verrry hard

She may not be the easiest professor ever but I found that refreshing. She actually acts like a college professor and expect her students to behave as college students. She makes very difficult material not only possible to be learned, but fun. If you want an easy A don't take Dr. Sage's class. However if you want knowledge, there is no one better.

Really, all you have to do is study some. The group work is graded quite harshly, but if you do well on the tests, you should be fine. Pick your group wisely! I recommend forming a study group and reading your textbook. I got an A doing just that.

Possibly one of the nicest professors you will ever meet, I found Sage to be very good at lecturing and going over the material for each chapter. The class is definitely a challenge, especially when it comes to her tests, but if you just read the book, take notes, study the worksheets and ASK QUESTIONS you'll be fine.

Very Difficult class. In order to do well, you must go to every class and read the book before class. Although it is very difficult to get an A in this class, I learned more from this class than from others. If you wish to learn the material, this is the class for you. If you wish to get an easy A, I would avoid Prof. Sage.

the material is definitely challenging, but its those harder classes that push you to do better too.If at times you don't understand Prof Sage is more than willing to stay after class and help you understand. She's very helpful , nice and just wants you to apply yourself the best you can .I don't understand why she would get low ratings for that .

AMAZING PROFESSOR! She's tough, but it's a good challenge. Save time with note-taking by printing out the lecture notes from eCompanion, then add additional notes during class. Take notes, do the assignments & read the chapters, you'll easily get an A.

Took biological psychology over the winter and this was the most fascinating psychology class I've ever taken. Its very challenging and you must know everything in the book including tables and diagrams. You are allowed to bring 1 index card with notes to exam. I recommend this class only to A students (science major) because its more bio then psyc

Prof Sage is a total nerd--but in the best way possible. Her enthusiasm for this class totally shows in her lectures. She clearly knows her stuff, and can be a little condescending if you ask questions. She is organized and prompt in returning papers. Class discussions will hurt if you don't take them seriously. Read textbook to do well on tests.

She is tough and you have to really on her tests you have to put what is the MOST correct answer, but you learn a lot! Fun lectures, she knows what she is talking about and she makes lecture fun. Did not like the group discussions, they are a bit too hard and graded harshly, but she let you grade your discussion partners which helps.

Prof Sage is extremely misunderstood! She is actually hilarious and lectures are interesting if YOU are interested and can keep up. She makes you work for it, but is fair and will see if you are trying. I've learned so much this semester, I love her evolutionary perspective, it makes ALOT of sense. Would def take again!!!

ALERT- Can't study 10+ hrs or aren't passionate about the brain? Don't take. Prof Sage is super quirky. Study based on the book, not the lectures. Exams are based SOLELY on the reading, so pay attention to fine detail. Drops one exam. Don't expect an easy A here. Can be snarky when answering questions, but ask anyway! Take if serious about neuro

I think she's challenging, but it is a VERY difficult topic.

I took professor sage for my first semester at SMC. The textbook used was an absolute dream and the chapters are relatively short. She also gives a study guide for exams!!! Make use of her office hours if you have any questions, she is really helpful to those who put in the effort.

This class is one that you have to work for. The professor packs in an incredible amount of information into every lecture, and you will feel smarter each time you walk out. Professor Sage is extremely intelligent and she genuinely wants her students to succeed.

I loved her teaching because the way she talked really caught my interest. It may be a little intimidating when you go up to ask her questions but her responses are usually pretty clear-cut. Her lectures are fast but very clear because she explains everything to the very last detail. It's a hard class and should not be taken during summer but great

Prof Sage is brilliant. One of the most knowledgable people i've ever met. interesting background, multiple masters degrees and her PhD in neuropsychology. the name 'psych 2' is deceptive. it's not one level above general psych... there's no comparison. VERY difficult course, studied 25 hours per week minimum, set curve often, A- in class.

I took this professor during Fall 2021 and I highly recommend. When I took this course I was a biology major but now I'm a psychology major. Exams are hard but if you read the textbook, watch the lectures, and ask questions you'll definitely pass this class.