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Gerrig is awesome! Extremely intelligent and humorous. His book is easy to follow and he uses examples that one can easily relate to. It was a privilege to be in this man's class.

awsome class!!! tests are alright...

gerrig is awesome, brilliant, sarcastic, always on the ball. makes coursework interesting, states obvious material in a different light, plays devil's advocate. definitely take his classes. lots of fun.

Honest. Good sense of humor. Fair.

Excellent professor, really knows his field well an is able to communicate it. I highly recommend taking a class with Dr. Gerrig if your idea of a good class is an engaging topic, good coursework, and great lectures. Don't let underachievers scare you away.

A hard class, and I went to him for help. Through his help, I was able to resurrect my grade and pass the class while learning a lot. Like another student said, Great Lectures, Hard Tests but if you have the prerequisites (which I didn't) and the interest in the subject, it is an excellent course

lectures seemed more confusing then they needed to be. he is very smart and knows the topic well but could probably benefit from a better lecture outline. you have to put work into the class to do well, but its not impossible. go to lectures for answers to essay questions. good thing is he gives you 6 questions then picks 4 of them for the test.

GPA suicide! His exams are sooo hard and I studied for days. Class average was a C+. Lectures are a bit confusing and the book is even worse! He is a really nice guy though and he will help you whenever you ask. I thought the class would be more interesting but it's just very dry.

He's a fantastic psychology teacher,he really knows his stuff & explains it well.He's also a funny guy & makes lecture interesting.He even offers an extra credit assignment,which,for me,made the difference between a B+ & A-.Unlike other teachers,his final wasn't cumulative,& was the same length as the midterms,which was a great relief.

Great class...he really keeps things interesting. He's very funny, just don't be too sensitive! Class is fun and discussion is great; awesome class overall.

Make sure to follow even the simplest rules during an exam or you WILL get your test taken away. Make sure to do the extra credit essay and attend all lectures for random class activities because they will save your ass in the end. that's the only reason i avoided failing. professor is a nice humorous guy. may be a bit intimidating one on one.

Pretty straightforward and fair professor. He doesn't post lecture slides online, so it's quite important that you attend. Exams are somewhat challenging, so definitely study up.

He is a good professor who is able to make me sick of psycology at my first psycology course. It is not like you cannot get good grade from him. You can always get good grade, if you go to lecture and read his book. I mean he wrote PAL, so it is good to litsen to his lectures.

He is a good professor who is able to make me sick of psycology at my first psycology course. It is not like you cannot get good grade from him. You can always get good grade, if you go to lecture and read his book.

Amazing class! He is very funny and keeps the class interested. If you go to class and prepare the essays for the test, you will do well. Dr. Gerrig is skilled at explaining the concepts in such a way that everyone can understand the material. Yesterday in class he said he wanted the hot tamale on a rating. Here you go, Dr. Gerrig!

He's a tough grader, but it is an upper division class so he expects a lot of you. He's a little weird but his jokes keep you awake. I liked the class even though I'm not doing as well as I expected

The material is not the easiest to grasp but if you go to class and pay attention you'll do well. His lectures are entertaining and he does give you the essay questions that will be on the test. The subject is interesting and he's a nice guy

Entertaining, excellent professor. Although I feel there could be more math in the material, he presents it in a way graspable by all psychology students. He's harder than your average psychology professor, but he makes it VERY possible to perform well (extra credit assignment, 4 random attendance checks, posts exam essays online before exams).

One of the most interesting Psych classes I've taken. Even though attendance is not mandatory, you should go because he makes the material easy to understand and is quite entertaining. Tests and assignments are straightforward. Definitely do the extra credit because it helped tremendously in the end!

You have to go to class becuase he makes the material easier.

He's a hard grader. You need to go to class and office hours. He's really smart and he can help out out. Attendance is not mandatory but he gives extra credit during class and you need to go in order to follow the material

great professor! He is a very tough grader. He kept things interesting. I would recommend him but STUDY & GO TO CLASS or you will not do well on tests. I didnt do well in his class but i may take another class with him. I may be a glutton for punishment, but I know I could have done better in the previous class i took with him.

Interesting professor. He's a great lecturer. He knows his stuff really well. He responded to emails very quickly and was helpful. I recommend this guy, especially if you're into cognitive psych

Hes one of the best teachers ive had yet. I was looking foward to each class and I like the fact that he doesn't give homework. There are 4 tests though and one final but he drops the lowest test out of the four. The first test was hard because I wasnt expecting the way he worded the questions but after that his tests weren't bad. Take this class!!

A really great professor and person. He tries to keep the lecture as interesting as possible and tried to make sure that there is no confusion with anything he is teaching. He always is available for office hours and is very helpful.

Alright Professor Gerrig is a really interesting person. He keeps you entertained with his corny jokes and stories. It's useful to go to lecture because he says a lot of important information. All in all his class is not that hard to get a good grade. Also has a retty nice curve.

One of the most interesting classes that I've taken. He tries to relate the material to your life and how you can improve yourself as a student. He is very fair.

As a professor, he is good. He's quirky, amusing and definitely tries to make the material interesting. Unfortunately, the class material is dry. It's just experiments and doesn't have much application for real life. I had high expectations for the class unfortunately I wouldn't recommend the class. I am trying to take a class with him next semeste

I would agree that the essay grading is pretty harsh. However, Gerrig's funny and keeps the class interesting. It is bizarre to me that people are writing that Gerrig's smug. I've never seen him flash his credentials during the class; he has a ton. Any story he tells about his own life applies the material being learned to make it more relatable.

He's a great professor! Just make sure you go to class and read the chapters if you want an A. Loved his class, and learned a lot that applied outside the classroom. :) One of m favorite classes at Stony Brook!

Professor Gerrig is really funny. If you read the lecture notes and go to the textbook to understand it better, you will pass. I thought the first test was hard, but once you get used to the way he asks questions, its alright. The best part is that NONE of the tests are cumulative and theres NO HOMEWORK.

Gerrig is a really funny guy. He tries to keep class interesting. However, his tests are not easy. The text book is essential for this class. Going to lecture is important because he emphasizes what you need to know for the exam. I learned a lot in this class. He even gave us an extra credit option. Exams are not cumulative.

Great Professor

Do the extra credit assignment - sign up for as many experiments as possible in the beginning! His lectures are directly taken from the book but he does mention things in class and doesn't go as in depth - definitely look into the book! Highly suggest printing his lectures and taking notes alongside during his lecture for anything not there

Anyone who said anything negative about professor Gerrig is a moron. I can tell you that he is one the kindest professors here at Stony Brook once you get to know him, the class isn't a cake walk but if you go to class and just review the lecture with the appropriate text material you'll get an A.

The course wasn't that interesting, but Gerrig is approachable and funny. One of my favorite profs--helped me decide to change my major to Psych.

HEY This is one of the best psychology professors at Stony Brook. His lectures are amazing he is very approachable and will help you beyond belief if you need it. He is understanding and really wants to see everyone do well. I enjoyed his class this semester. I would definitely recommend his class. Go to office hours if you are lost.

Gerrig is awesome, funny, helpful and understanding. Makes you want to go to class but his tests and papers are not easy but they are fair. Best way to succeed is to go to class, take notes and prepare the essays before the test

Best professor at Stony Brook, love him to death, wish i could take more classes with him.

His lectures are very interesting. Although he goes on many tangents, they always relate, and are always helpful. And important thing about this class is to not miss lectures. The notes are online, but he often adds details that aren't there that will be on the test. Or lets you know some details won't be. Tests are all lecture-based.

I am currently taking his class and I love it. He is so inspirational whenever he speaks. He relates what we learn to real life experiences and shows how much psychology is affiliated in our lives. He is also hilarious and I can listen to him for hours. Definitely recommend him! Also, all you need is to listen and study his notes!

Gerrig is one of my favorite professors. This class has 3 midterms, but he drops the lowest one. His tests are only 50 multiple choice each test and the final is non cumulative. Everything he says in the lecture will be on the test, but reading the textbook does help. He's a funny guy and seems to care for this students.

I'm a freshman of SBU and I think Prof Gerrig was SUPER INSPIRATIONAL! He always tried to make students apply psychology concepts to real life. His exams were a little bit tough but all based on lectures. He would give you all the lecture material and lecture notes. Make sure to check EVERY concept on the lecture notes!!!

Really great professor and fun to listen to. His lectures were always interesting and he really tired to make ideas and concepts relateable and understandable for the students. His tests were picky and you definitely need to understand the lecture notes. Dropped the lowest of three midterms and non-cumulative final.

A fun class, the professor's interesting. But you really need to pay attention to his lectures in order to get a good grade, the textbook is less important though. If you reviewed all his lectures, it can be easy to get a good grade on tests.

You have to be in class to do well, but attendance isn't mandatory, so watching the echos is a viable option. Don't even buy the textbook. I spent over 100 dollars on a book I never touched.

I have a lot of respect for Gerrig. I took 365 with him and am finishing up 364 with him now. Probably the best professor in the psychology department. His classes are hard though. Very hard. 365 much more so than 364. You better be confident in your ability to parse through dense reading materials and synthesize the info accurately.

Interesting class! The tests are pretty simple, a mix of multiple choice and essays which you get in advance. He grades essays pretty strictly but is willing to help you out in office hours if you aren't sure how to answer them. Professor does get angry if you don't follow his specific instructions, so just do as he says and you're good.

HARDEST class but GREATEST professor ever. I learned a lot in this class. His lecture notes are well-organized and precise. His lectures are inspirational. He does care his students and gives good feedback after exams. If you go to his office hour, he is more than willing to help.

I am not sure why his rating is so low. His class was the only one I was actually interested in this semester (and I only really took it for a 300 level credit). His lectures are enjoyable and he does his best to encourage participation. The content is interesting and applicable. I would highly recommend taking Judgement and Decision Making

This Professor was fantastic. I took him for 380 but thats not an option here. We had a couple of small assignments but they were graded on completion. He makes really boring topics interesting and I was never bored in lecture.

(Note: I took him for 380, rather than 369) SUCH an amazing prof. He's super charismatic, his lectures are memorable, and he vibes well with the class/his TAs. The grading system is very reasonable, and the two exams I had were open note. His assignments are replications of experiments ex. a pattern recognition test, and short answer questions

Professor Gerrig is very funny and energetic. The grading is very strict but overall the assignments and labs are straightforward. He often has casual conversations with students during lab breaks, which definitely makes the lectures and labs fun.

Extremely personable, charismatic, and effective teacher. His lectures are example heavy, but the examples show the meaning of certain words of concepts very well and helps to connect the dots to get the "bigger picture" of the lecture. Assignments are very interactive and engaging, with plenty of time to do each.

Professor Gerrig's lectures are engaging and the assignments are interactive. While grading can be strict, using resources like Unstuck study helps make the material more manageable.

He's energetic, intense, and speaks wit NONSTOP passion—at times a bit short-tempered, but his brilliance makes every moment worth it. Very good professor.

Such an amazing class and genuinely my favorite professor I have taken. He really cares about the stuff he teaches and his students.