The best teacher I ever had!

Very concise, explicit, and knowledgeable. Expect to work though.

One of the best clases I've ever taken. Scientific approach to psychology.

This class is hard. There were only three 50pt tests. The tests are very specific.It takes alot of hard work to get an A or even a B. You almost have to memorize the book and his notes. Good teacher but makes this introductory class harder then it should.

Very hard teacher. Only take this professor if you actually want to memorize the whole book and study for 20 hours every test!

His tests are made to be very difficult

He is a wonderful teacher, although his exams are very, very hard. I came away with a very in depth understanding of psych, and as of right now, a B in the class. Worth the time put in.

If you're really interested in studying psychology, especially as a major, I reccomend taking this teacher. You will be prepared for your successive classes in psychology. You have to be willing to do the work though.

He is very hard as everyone says, but you do learn a lot. I really loved psych after taking his class, changed my major to psych, and decided to go to grad school in psych a few years later!

Excellent class. His lectures are interesting as is his textbook. The class requires studying but if you know the material the tests are not hard. I would take this class again anyday.

It's easy. You definitely want to make sure you attend the lectures b/c that is 40% of what's on the test, and keep up w/ the reading, but he practically spells out what's going to be on the test for you. It's interesting - dont' be afrid to take it!!

I have no idea why people are afraid of him. He's a really smart, nice guy and his class is pretty fun because he keeps the students involved. The tests are not that bad. You actually have to study and it might help to go to lectures...

Super easy, clear class. One of my favorite teachers yet. I don't know why people hate him. I almost NEVER went to lectures and only read the book 2 or three days before the tests and came out with a B+ doing absolutely nothing. Easy as pie, just READ!

I think Griggs is an awesome professor with a love of teaching and learning; it's a fairly easy class IF you read And go to lecture!

griggs is a great professor, u have to go to class and read, i got an A in this class, but beware...if u dont go to class u will not pass this class because half the questions are on lecture only. otherwise a great teacher who loves teaching and is always willing to answer any question.

I don't understand why most of the comments left on here are bad ones. If you like psychology, and you go to class, its an easy A, really. And theres not a lot of reading; each test is on three chapters, each chapter composed of about 25 pages. The class is much better than the comments read.

He defintly lets you know what you need to do for his class. But his overall attitude is very discouraging and he expects a lot of reading. He uses his own book which he wrote. There are only 3 tests which isn't enough b/c he packs every aspect of the lecture and book into his tests. I really don't know how helpful he is b/c he was too intimidating

Not the hardest class I've ever taken but I put a lot of effort into the class (reading, studying, making flash cards) and it didnt show on my grades. If I had taken another teacher I would have made an A. You grade is based on 4 exams, nothing else. If you take another teacher and you have more grades (papers, research credit, exams, etc.)

I had to read a lot and attend every class taking good notes, but he is clear and tells you exactly what he wants you to know. He tells you in the beginning that you need to read everything. I worked hard, but got a solid A.

I took his course three summers ago, and got an A. It CAN be done but I also concede that I had a genuine, abnormally high interest in the subject. If psychology doesn't naturally interest you, then you won't take the course with the seriousness you need, and your grade most likely won't be good. I still remember so much from him three years ago!

This class is great. He makes learning fun. Just make sure you study; if you don't, you will fail.

He is a great teacher. People are complaining because they are lazy. They don't study. You have to study and you will be fine. This class gets you ready for harder classes in the future. Thank you Mr. Griggs!

Griggs isn't a bad instructor, he just expects a lot out of his COLLEGE students. Stop whining about it being hard; it's supposed to be more difficult than what you're used to (hence higher education). Besides, he makes it very clear that his class is not going to be easy. If you don't heed his warning then the problem does not lie with him.

As long as you read the book word for word, you will be ok in this class. You have just got to REALLY study! Its kinda nice that he wrote the textbook b/c his lectures are all about the reading. If you go to class, take good notes and pay attention while you are reading, you will be fine in this class.

Not as hard as people say he is. But then, I studied A LOT. I would run into him at the public library and at the bus stop often.

His class is pretty boring, but you need to take lots of notes and study both of your notes and book in depth!! He gives you really hard tests and makes it questions several parts and if you get one little part wrong the whole question is wrong. Try and get another professor if you can!!

Griggs knows his materials, but his class is tough. You have to study to get even a descent grade in it. Go to lectures, take notes and read the book!

Yes, he is a "tough" professor. But he tells you he is from the start. If you go to class, pay attention, take notes, and study the book (things you should do for a COLLEGE class) then you will do fine. People are way too tough on Griggs. He is always available to answer q's after class. There is no excuse for D's on his tests. Get used to studying

his tests are very nit picky but other than that, its not hard. attendance not mandatory but he will test on lecture-only stuff.

Just go to every class a read the book and you'll get an A. He really is not that hard. I only studied the day before and got 100s on tests. Just go to class and you'll be fine.

lectures are EXTREMELY important, go to them. always read your book. the tests are really tricky in that the words will easily trick you into the wrong answer. to pass his class, you must pretty much memorize every single word coming out of his mouth and every letter of the text. tests are VERY specific. he's interesting and knows his stuff.

Lt. Griggs is the man. Too bad he's retiring but basically, if you attend and PAY ATTENTION every lecture and read and STUDY every page in his book, you'll get an A. I was struggling for an A because I missed too many lectures. Anyway, great guy, really helpful, sometimes difficult to hear and dry, but a very enjoyable classs

excellent professor - tough, yes, but i learned a lot from this brilliant man. i worked very hard for this class, but he was very interesting and i'm definitely glad i took his class - really makes the students think and question.