3.9

Richard Perrotto

Psychology - Queensborough Community College

3.9
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
89
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3.9
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

89

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What Students Say

I loved this professor so much

PSYCH256 - 5.0 rating

Easily the best psych prof

SS250 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

29%

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Not sure yet: 2
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Reviews (89)
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SS510SS53
Jan 22, 2003

very good, great knowledge of subj. nice person :-)

5.0
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PSY
Apr 12, 2003

A GREAT class, a funny guy and makes the lectures really interesting

5.0
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PERSONALIT
May 13, 2003

i think he is a very good professor if i had the chance to take him again i would

5.0
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SS510
Jul 20, 2003

very good and funny

5.0
2.0
PSY
Sep 16, 2003

Very good teacher, explains clearly

5.0
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PSY510
Sep 17, 2003

HE IS A GOOGD PROFESSOR. HIS TEST ARE FAIR AND HE GETS HIS QUESTIONS FROM THE WORK BOOK THAT HE ALSO WROTE. STUDY THE WORK BOOK AND YOU WILL KNOW THE 50% OF THE TEST. ALSO GIVE YOU EXTRA CRIDIT TO BOOST YOU GRADE. TAKE ATTENDANCE EVERYDAY. ALSO FUNNY.

5.0
2.0
SS550PER
Oct 22, 2003

Perrotto's SS-550 (Personality) is pretty interesting so far. He is very clear and knows his stuff so be prepared to write a lot of notes. His tests are fair. He also gives extra exam points for good attendance and 30 for an extra credit report.

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SS530
Apr 18, 2004

This professor is one of the best in QCC. I'm just upset that i didn't take him for intro to Psycology. He explains the material very well. His tests are also very fair and easy if you read the book and go to ALL the classes.

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SS510
Nov 13, 2003

Excellent teacher... very thorough.. igraduated from queensborough 2 years ago and he's my favorite teacher EVER!!! Interesting... Fun... Three tests, 50 multiple choice... very easy... right out of the book(which he wrote)... very recomended!!!!!!!!!!!!

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SS510
Oct 12, 2004

he is a excellent professor. He knows his stuff.

5.0
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SS520
Nov 4, 2004

he is a good teacher. he knows his stuff and his test are right from the notes.

4.0
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SS530
Nov 6, 2004

Great Teacher. Sharp and can be funny. He'll pick your brain apart yet you'll be astonished on how much he knows and the course of studies he've done. Course -show up and TAKE notes. Test -right from the notes and maybe a bit of studying. Right man for the job, no questions asked!

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INTROPSYCH
Nov 11, 2004

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3.0
SS
Nov 29, 2004

Take him if you are really interested in learnning psych. The best part of the class is the story about cases he deals with. Hillarious.

5.0
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SS510
Dec 16, 2004

Good professor for early mornong classes. Keeps you intersted and awake. He's a funny and friendly guy. His tests are challenging. But he allows for 2 extra credit assignments.

5.0
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SS510
Jan 14, 2005

Very good professor. It was like going to therapy every morning!! Good notes, fair tests, and very funny at times! keeps you awake and interested!

3.0
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PSYCHOLOGY1
Feb 5, 2005

Though he is a good teacher and his class is fun, his tests don't seem to follow what he talks about. It's very detailed. His class is definitely not "easy" and there are other professors at QCC that teach it better. Sorry but I would go with another professor.

5.0
2.0
INTROANDABNOR
Jun 29, 2005

I took him 2 years ago for intro and abnormal psych. He is an excellent teacher and he will make you laugh like crazy. He talks about his cases and they are very funny. My favorite is the GIANT MAN.

1.0
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PSYCHOLOGY
Aug 3, 2005

Though he seems like a good person he's not the best of teachers. Definitely don't take him in the morning he's very dull and talks like a robot. His class is very boring and his tests don't follow what he talks about.

4.0
4.0
SS510
Nov 15, 2005

Students please don't take his class. He is a good teacher. However, his test are hard, and tricky. he does not follows the book.

3.0
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SS510
Dec 1, 2005

He has some intresting stories to tell, but his test are tricky.

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SS510
Dec 20, 2005

perrotto was awesome. his class was great and very interesting. he tells you stories about his past expeiences and old patients and stuff. its hillarious. he gives no homework, 2 extra credit reports, and his tests are not hard. if you study your notes and the text you will do great. also i reccomend to get his psych workbook, it helped a lot!

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SS510
Jan 4, 2006

His test are hard. He notes are very unclear his story are nice but what the point if you do not good gards on test.His test are not from the book .You can not even gave him one day late project he would not take it.

5.0
1.0
PSCH101
Jan 4, 2006

awesome professor tests are easy and are the same year after year so get some1 that you knowthat took him b4 the tests will be the same!!!

3.0
3.0
SS510
Feb 2, 2006

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4.0
3.0
SS510
Mar 16, 2006

He's very helpful.He expains everything very clearly.His tests are easy,but you have to study.The tests are 50 mutiple choice questions.He gives two extra cradit reports.He has a good sensse of humor.I highly recommend that you take him for pshcology.

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SS510
May 25, 2006

he teaches nice and his tests are so easy all u have to do is take notes .in his class and read a book never gives homework

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SS510
Aug 31, 2006

really interesting class... he made it more interesting for the students... he keeps u awake...his tests are multiple choice...he gives an extra credit report to do....really easy...do it....take this professor...hes great!

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SS510
Nov 20, 2006

test is from workbook and notes, dont bother reading the book, keep the students interested but the tests are a bit tricky

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SS510
Jan 2, 2007

Very good teacher. He really knows what he is talking about, which makes his class very interesting. He is a fair grader. Advice for students that is planning on taking him is to read the book as often as you can and you'll ace his test!

5.0
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SS501
Jan 25, 2007

one of the best professors i've had, highly recommend

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SS510
May 7, 2007

tests are multiple choice but show up everyday since you need the notes to study. gives extra credit up to 30 points. is interesting but not easy

5.0
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SSA134
May 27, 2007

best professor i had so far. 2 extra credit papers u can do, tests r somewhat tricky so as long as u show up and get the notes in class and study them, u'll b fine. good sense of humor and makes class interesting, i will be taking him again for abnormal psych. in the fall

5.0
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SS510
Sep 15, 2007

I took this course couple years ago and I got easy A grade. If you study and do paper you will get easy A. He is not boring at all.

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PSY550
Oct 8, 2007

He's an excellent professor. To do well in the class you absolutely must read the textbook and take excellent notes! If you're gonna be the one who misses class every other week, don't expect anything above a C! The class was very interesting. The professor is NEVER absent or late and he does answer every question a student has.

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SS510
Jan 2, 2008

his class is boring as heck and he tells us stories that we dont want to listen to. there is no use for these stories if they dont help me in the test! his test are confusing, and even though i study i still fail because of questions that do not relate to what we learn

5.0
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SS510
Mar 30, 2008

To do well in the class you absolutely must read the textbook and take excellent notes! It's mainly a lecture class. Never be absent unless your dying. Although he only talks and scribbles notes, his tests are tricky and directly FROM the textbook, that he doesnt advise you to read. But on the flip side, he is hysterical and his stories are real!

2.0
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PHI500
Jul 25, 2008

Hes boring and very confussing. Dont take him

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SS510
Apr 16, 2008

He was boring, his notes were terrible, didnt help with the test at all.Most of the class failed his test. I wouldnt suggest you take his class!

5.0
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SS510
Sep 2, 2008

I bombed my first test just b/c it was my fault i didnt study but the last two test, i studied the notes directly from class and read the book and i passed with a b. woulve done better if i tried harder. Fair grader.

3.0
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SS510
Nov 9, 2008

to be honest i dont recommend him at all. he tells more retarted stories about his paitents in therapy then he teaches. and some of the stories he tells don't even pertain to what he's teaching.

4.0
3.0
SS530
Jan 10, 2009

I honestly don't believe I deserved the grade he gave me. I did okay on the exams and did great on the extra credit but my grade didn't compliment that. His stories are hilarious and taking notes are mandatory. He should stress the fact of reading the text book frequently. He's okay but not recommended.

5.0
1.0
SS530
Jun 28, 2009

He Does tell A LOT of stories but they DO pertain to the lessons. Took during summer session pretty easy. Over all grade is based on avrg of 3 m/c exams & 1(optional)extra credit assignment with a maximum score of 30 added to exam total. MUST TAKE NOTES and some text book reading is required to answer a few questions on exams.Definitely recommended

3.0
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SS510
Nov 10, 2009

Withdrew from his class in the middle of the semester. Gives no review for test and makes the test seem like they're going to be harder than they are, you can easily over study for this class. Complains if you ask questions and wont let you speak don't take if better is out there.

5.0
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PSYCH530
Dec 30, 2009

Had him for Abnormal Psyche. You HAVE to study for his class or you WILL fail! 3 multiple choice exams is all. He gives an extra credit assignment which can lift your accumulated grade by 25 points! SWEET! His stories are the funniest! I LOVED this class! He is one of the BEST psyche professors teaching there...in my opinion! I learned a LOT!

5.0
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PSYCH101
Jun 27, 2010

Awesome dude.

5.0
3.0
SS1001
Nov 11, 2010

He is a wonderful professor. I never wanted to miss his class because his lectures are so interesting. He gives you 2 optional papers to write each are worth 15 points, its just a summary on a psych article. He is funny and gives a lot of examples, which is really helpful. I couldnt have asked for a better professor. Great professor. Take him!!!!!

4.0
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SS510
Mar 22, 2011

A excellent professor, looks grumpy but he's pretty chill. Notes are a must and he gives you two extra credits to boost your grade.

5.0
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SS510
May 16, 2011

His lecture is very interesting with thousands of examples from his own therapy! 5 tests including final and 2 extra credit papers.. they r not mandatory though.. take him! he's good.

5.0
3.0
PSYC101
May 28, 2011

I loved him!!!! He made everything interesting which made studying much easier. I took his class the first semester I attended qcc. I didn't have the best studying habits then but just the info that he provided in class helped! Take him such an interesting man

4.0
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SS510
Nov 18, 2011

he a great prof, his class are instersting even tho he look boring.give 50 mutliple choice question on all test which are based on his notes only. thier no need for buying the text book because he doesnt use it at all. he give 2 extra credit project 15 point each and that the only extra credit u can get.so i recommend this prof

5.0
1.0
510101
Nov 23, 2011

Very good professor, helpful and gives examples from his own practice which gives you a sense of the field in psych. Exams are straight from the notes, if you're alive and breathing during the lectures you should do really well within the class.

5.0
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SS510
Dec 19, 2011

I took his Psychology 101 class. He's extremely funny and has a sarcastic sense of humor. His teaching style makes it easy for you to understand the coursework. You need the textbook if you want to pass! He gives extra credit reports that give you up to 15 points on 2 of your tests. (There are 4 exams by the way.)

5.0
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SS530
Dec 26, 2011

he is the best prof ive ever had at qcc!!! i loved his class! his lessons are soo interesting and i love his stories.he gives extra credit. best prof ever!!!

5.0
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SS530
Jan 24, 2012

He is really a good professor to take psychology course with, he is very clear when it comes to his lectures. When it comes to exams, they always come from the notes. Sometimes he'll stop in the middle of a lecture and tell amusing stories that create a better understand of the subject on hand.

5.0
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SS510
May 23, 2012

Just study for the four exams and hand in the 2 extra credit report. It's an easy A +.

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SS530
Jun 21, 2012

To give a completely accurate assessment, he can come off arrogant at times but he's an excellent professor, very clear, very funny but NOT an easy A. I am generally an A+ student and had to work for it but I still think he's fair, although his tests can be a bit tricky so study thoroughly. 3 tests averaged plus a 30pt extra credit assignment.

4.0
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SS530
Jul 1, 2012

Great professor, everything he talks about in class is on the exam. Three exams plus an extra credit paper which can add up to 30 points on your exams. Makes class interesting.

4.0
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SS510
Dec 20, 2012

Psychology is a fun topic and will always be interesting but there will be a lot of notes to remember when it comes to his exams.His teachings is okay and will tell some funny stories about his work.Four multiple choice exams and he allows extra credit which is two essays that counts 15 point each. Good luck

5.0
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SS250
Apr 30, 2013

This professor is very knowledgeable and uses alot of examples to clarify what he is saying. Easy A if you take good notes since all his exams come straight from the slides and the examples he gives. If your a psychology major this is definately the professor for you, ive taken him for abnormal psych and now personality. Easily the best psych prof.

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PSY101
Sep 3, 2013

He is a great professor. Very intresting. The textbook is not needed. Just take good notes because the test come straight from it. He is an actual psychologist and gives great examples

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Dec 11, 2013

Great Professor! It's a lot of information to take in, but it was doable. The stories he tells are hilarious!! Seriously. Exams comes from notes, which he posts online. So study them. And you should do well.

3.0
3.0
PSYC101
Jul 7, 2014

Four exams, 40-50 MC for each one. Boring lecture and no Review sheet offer and use the PPT for teaching. Need to read the textbook by yourself a lot!!! Not recommend him if you don't have basic or Strong Pschy background!!!

1.0
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PSYC101
Grade: B+
Sep 9, 2014

This teacher is SUPER BORING!!

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PSYCH101
May 28, 2015

He is professional but it is preferable if he brings exams at least on what he teaches, of course students come here to blaspheme but there are students who are actually serious about their academics and unfortunately end up taking him. He gives opportunities to score 30+ extra points but think of it, why the need to? He know his job is secure.

4.0
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PSYCH101
Oct 12, 2015

Kind of an arrogant guy but generally liked by his students. Multiple choice tests only. Tells a lot of funny stories. Reading your textbook is 100% essential. Tests are easy enough if you read, but beware of some tricky questions with similar choices. Take this guy. No homework, doesnt expect much, except to read the material.

3.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Grade: C+
Nov 17, 2015

4 tests, only multiple choice. Gives 30 points extra credits. Lecture is long and reads off of a PowerPoint. He's funny but boring. Don't take him for three hours, you'll be bored to death.

4.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2015

The book he suggested to you on his syllabus is not essential. He gives two extra credit assignment that are basically summaries. His lectures are long and he can be historical sometimes. If you want to pass his class ,study and pay attention to his lectures carefully. You get an exam after a four week period so, that's enough time to be studying.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B+
Dec 22, 2015

Overall good professor. There are 3 (50 question) multiple choice tests and a final. Tests are pretty hard, but he gives a lot of chances for extra credit.

3.0
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PSCH101
Dec 23, 2015

His lectures are really long and sometimes boring. He does have a few funny stories that will make you laugh. the test book on his syllabus isn't needed. just take notes and use the ppt. His test are 50 MC and they're pretty tough, you need to study a lot before hand. He gives you 2 extra credits which can be 30+

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Apr 17, 2016

Dr. Perrotto is a great professor. His lectures are fun & interesting. He cracks jokes here & there. Most of them are pretty funny. Just study with the powerpoints he provides and you'll pass. Thanks to him, I really love psychology! I recommend him & would take another psych course and have him as my prof. Very understanding man.

5.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
May 24, 2016

The best proffesor ever . Give extra credit to help you with your grade . If you study there's no way you can fail

5.0
3.0
PSY250
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2016
Would take again

I think he's the best professor ever! To those saying his lectures are long or whatever they're not , he keeps everyone interested and teaches the material very well so you can retain it . Tests are very simple if you pay attention. Don't rely just on PP listen to what he has to say .Seriously the best prof ! I credit all my knowledge to him

5.0
3.0
PSYC230
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2016
Would take again

He is the best professor in the psychology field in qcc. He is very professional , you learn a lot with him. Test are simple if you pay attention and take good notes. He gives extra credits. His lectures are long, but fun. He tells a lot of stories. Take him!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH256
Aug 25, 2016
Would take again

I loved this professor so much!! I actually took him a while ago during the spring 15 semester but I still remember his classes clearly just because he was such a good prof. He knows how to bring the material to life and capture the students'attention. He was also very passionate and wise in what he taught. Miss him and wish I could take him again!

Respected
Amazing lectures
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4.0
PSCH101
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Extremely boring. Probably funny 5% of the entire course. If you have him for a 3 hour class, get ready for him to just talk the entire 3 hours without any breaks. I recommend getting a good nights sleep before having the class. what truly makes his class difficult is that it's so boring. Only plus side is multiple choice tests and no textbook.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
PSYC250
Apr 2, 2017
Would take again

He gives lots of personal stories. Skip class and you wont pass because of the tests. He does truly teach you however the tests are somewhat difficult. There is little to no homework so your grade is from the 3-4 tests you have. He's helpful, a nice guy.

Respected
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Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
PSY250
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

He talks a lot during class. By the time of the test you end up for forgetting half the info he said regarding the actual topic. Tests are long detailed and difficult! Reallyyy need to study hard for them! It's really Hard to recall every little detail. Somewhat feels as if he expects you to have a photographic memory for the test.

Tough Grader
Respected
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He allows makeup tests and respects his students. However, he does talk straight for almost 3 hours and it's not always interesting. Tests were difficult, and you're graded only on tests. There's 3-4 tests.

TEST HEAVY
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5.0
PSYCH101
Apr 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

So boring!!!!

Get ready to read
Respected
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5.0
3.0
PSCH101
May 5, 2017
Would take again

He is a really good professor. Lectures are interesting if you put your mind into the topics he discuss. He gives you a chance to ask questions, elaborates what you can not understand and takes time to hand out a 5 question quiz every morning for extra credit. He isn't strict,except for attendance and exams. Everything on the exams are within notes

4.0
2.0
PSY230
Grade: A-
May 22, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed this professor. Class is not cumulative and there were 4 tests the last one was the final but it was weighted just the same as the first three and was the exact same amount of questions with some extra credit questions too. Nice guy, funny too and willing to work with you. Lectures were very interesting and I enjoyed it. Take him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
PSCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
May 22, 2017
Would take again

This is the best Professor I've ever had and I will miss his lectures! He is strict on attendance, gives extra credit (has to be earned with simple quiz questions) he is NOT boring. He really loves his field. Take him, you won't regret it. His exams are straight from his notes!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
PSY230
Grade: B
May 22, 2017
Would take again

I'm a psychology major and he is one of my favorite professors! He is very inspiring and gives lots of examples from his real life experiences from being a psychologist.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
PSYC101
May 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Teacher is very funny if you like jokes but the material is hard and most of the material is not clear and hard to remember on the test .A harsh grader will fail you so you have to put in extra work .Most these students lying saying he easy but he would make you laugh with his stories

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
4.0
5.0
PSYC101
Jun 2, 2017
Would take again

He is a very funny guy .I really loved him but the material is hard to remember but he does give a lot of extra credit to his students .If you work hard and study hard I'm sure you can pass but it's not easy if you don't put in the work

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
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4.0
PSYCHOLOGY1
Grade: B
Jun 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I am a psych major and overall the personality psych is suppose to be entertaining. He is unclear about the rubrics on the papers he wants you to write. I honestly think I deserved a better grade. He can come off as obnoxious and annoying sometimes.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
PSYCH230
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2017
Would take again

Took him for abnormal psychology in the summer and he has been the best psych professor I had by far. He is funny, knows his stuff and is extremely comprehensive because he used to have his own practice and has stories for everything. The stories sometimes go off tangent but it was how I was able to remember alot of the curriculum.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSCH101
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2018
Would take again

Professor Perrotte made psych 101 such a breeze. He gives an extra credit quiz every class from the previous class material. We had no homework and our grades were based off our tests. If you listen to him in class, participate, study his powerpoints you will be fine. Textbook is helpful but not necessary. He's a cool guy!!!

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Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

29%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

89% confidence
Based on 13 grades
Most common grades:
A (5)
B+ (2)
A- (2)
Grade Distribution
A(6)B(2)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 16 reported grades
A: 5
B+: 2
A-: 2
Not sure yet: 2
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EXTRA CREDIT (4)
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Hilarious (3)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (2)
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