3.9

Rick Fry

Psychology - Youngstown State University

3.9
Quality
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Difficulty
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Would Retake
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3.9
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
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4.1
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83%

Would Retake

93

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93 total ratings

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What Students Say

He is a good professor

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He is a great teacher though

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

5%

Textbook Required

71%

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C: 2
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PSYCH1560
Feb 21, 2003

A very strange guy, Repeats himself A LOT! Presents material well.

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PSYCH1560
Mar 24, 2003

Very strange, but enjoyed this class

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2661
Jun 15, 2003

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PSYCH1560
Aug 26, 2003

Great Professor! He's really funny!

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PSYCH101
Dec 11, 2003

He is probably one of the worst professors I have ever had. He repeats himself over and over again, can't answer questions clearly and his lectures suck. Sleep through class, study the WebCT study guides and you'll ace every test.

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1560
Dec 22, 2003

strange but funny...do the online review and online quizzes and its easy...go to class and do the blue papers or you are screwed

3.0
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PSYCH1560
Feb 4, 2004

do the study guides and you'll get an A

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PSYCH
Feb 4, 2004

Sometimes he's interesting, sometimes he'snot. Hard-Never

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PSYCH1560
Feb 11, 2004

Dr. Fry is the only teacher i've ever had that i actually enjoyed going to class. he is very interesting, and VERY CLEAR---he makes sure you understand the material

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PSYCH2600
Feb 18, 2004

I love being in his class. He isn't afraid to act goofy in order for you to learn. No tricks, study what he tells you to and you will do fine.

5.0
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PSYCH1550
Apr 4, 2004

this guy is hillarious

5.0
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1560
Apr 6, 2004

Very interesting...study the practice sheets and thats all there is to it.

5.0
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PSYCH1560
Jun 14, 2004

Funny and intereting. Made Psych interesting.

5.0
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PSYCH1560
Jul 21, 2004

EASY... follow the WebCT quizzes and study guides. Guaranteed at least an A or B. He is also hilarious!

5.0
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GENERALPSYCH
Nov 16, 2004

Fun class, easy material, just follow the study guides and you'll ace the class!

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GENERALPSYCH
Jan 18, 2005

Super fun class. He's funny and keeps your attention easily. Study studyguides on WebCT before the test and you'll be fine. Highly reccomended.

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GENERALPSYCH
Feb 28, 2005

haha- funny guy and a *snappy dresser* tests are all based off study guides and web ct quizzes

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SOCIALPSYCH
May 19, 2005

Don't waste your time by going to class. Do the study guide, look it over, show up for tests. Guaranteed A.

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PSYCHOLOGY
Aug 24, 2005

Fun dude. Tests werent' hard, unless you didn't study. Go to class at least once a week because he collects work sheets out of the text, it helps tremendously.

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PSYCH
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

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1.0
PSYCH1560
Sep 12, 2005

If you want an A you'll have to go to class to turn in the blue sheets. But, if you'll take a B, don't bother going. Read the chapters, and do the quizzes before you take the tests. You'll ace the tests and won't need the blue sheets to pull up your grade.

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PSYCH3
Oct 2, 2005

Plays favorites. If you are young girl or a brown noser, you can be a favorite. If you are neither, he is still easy, but harder on you.

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GENERALPSYCH
Oct 21, 2005

he's hilarious

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INTROPSYCH
Oct 25, 2005

funny guy but just needed to shut up and teach sometimeS!

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SOCIALPSYCH
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 11, 2005

Dr. Fry is hilarious and still manages to teach the material. He included the class in his lectures and makes you want to participate, and how can you not love a teacher who gives you a study guide with 95% of the test info on it?

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PSH
Feb 16, 2006

very easy, very scary when he is mad and yells, but overall kinda cute in a mature man way

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1560
May 11, 2006

Forced us to carry our books to class every day on the odd chance we'd rip-out an ungraded 'assignment'! You JERK! We all wasted $85 on a book that was used to track our attendance and can't be resold. Six-Foot-Four-Hunka-Hunka-Burning-CRAP! Useless union-labor profs like this are making our degrees cost WAY more while being worth WAY less.

1.0
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PSYCH560
Feb 18, 2007

stay away, stay very far away

4.0
1.0
PSYCH1560
Apr 2, 2007

You must go to class to get notes (and homework) and buy the workbook him and his buds made (avg$50). If you go to class and study the book you will get an A.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH1560
Nov 21, 2007

Summer 06. I sat through a 3 hour class with him. Yes you'll get stuck with his book. Can't do anything about it. Make sure to do those worksheets becasue they'll help you out a little. 3 tests multiple choice. Make sure you look over the practice questions online because he does put them on the test word for word. He is a very weird but nice. (B)

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PSYCH1560
Nov 21, 2007

Take this prof!!!! He is a good psych prof and if you actually show up and do the hw you will pass!!!

2.0
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PSYCH3700
Dec 2, 2007

Useless, you don't get anything out of the class, everything you learn is from the textbook. He goes over everything so many times it makes you sick, and you learn about the same concepts for a week. His study guide helps but only on about 1/3 of the test, and his tests are WAY too long. Avoid him if you can, a waste of time.

4.0
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PSYCH1560
Apr 2, 2008

He's crazy, but the class is easy. He's a funny guy, but not always in the good way. The tests are mostly off of the study guides, so just study those and if you choose not to go to class, make sure you know when the homework assignments are due.

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PSYCH1500
Apr 21, 2008

AMAZING....funny guy...good teacher...all u have to do is study his test printouts on web ct and the quizes for the chapter on web ct...must use the book but and i go just to see him cause he is hilarious

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PSYCH101
May 18, 2008

Not easy to get close to, not easy to talk to. Taught right from the book, easy. Tests right from the book, also. All you have to do is study to get an "A" on his tests and in the class.

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PSYCH1500
Apr 21, 2009

Good class. tends to being confusing during lectures. he'll begin to explain something, but not tell you exactly what he is explaining. funny guy. definately kept me awake. if you do the hw, and fill out and memorize the review tests, your guaranteed an A.

4.0
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PSYCH1560
May 16, 2009

Dr. Fry has worked hard to make the review questions reflect the test questions so ... Do the assignments,memorize the review question answers,then do the quizzes. What you get on the quiz is indicative of what you're going to get on the test. If you want an "A" make sure you're getting all the review and quiz questions right.

4.0
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PSYCH101
Oct 21, 2009

Teaches right from the book, entertaining but you don't even have to pay attention in class to get a good grade. He lets you know exactly what you need to know for the test, and he's a really nice guy.

4.0
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PSYC1560
Dec 16, 2009

Funny guy. Grade consists of 4 tests, homework and summaries or lab experiments. The book is a $90 workbook which you cannot sell back because you turn in pages for homework. Homework is just a completion grade. There are online quizzes to help study for test, THE SAME QUESTIONS ARE ON TEST. Gives the study guides at beginning of semester. TAKE HIM

5.0
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PSYCH1560
Jan 31, 2010

this guy is a wierdo and he is not a snappy dresser found his course challenging but u need to go to the online quizzes and memorize them for the tests because the exact questions are on the tests

3.0
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PSYC1560
Apr 9, 2010

intro back in 07 mmmmmkayyy you will still pass if you do not go to class...i like him lol

4.0
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PSYCH1500
Apr 26, 2010

this guy is weird and hilarious. people who don't have a sense of humor probably won't enjoy this class. the tests are pretty easy and basically a replica of the study guide.

4.0
1.0
PSYC1560
May 16, 2010

He was funny and explain the material clearly. His tests were basically the same as the study guide and online quizzes. Easy pass but didn't learn much because he was far behind his schedule and the material he didn't have time to teach will still be on the tests.

5.0
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PSYCH1560
Aug 11, 2010

I never attended class and got an A. Do review sheets and take practice quizzes online. The practice quizzes are actual test questions from tests. He's very funny. I would love to take another class with him.

5.0
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PSYC1560
Nov 23, 2010

Dr. Fry is by far one of my favorite professors! He has an awesome sense of humor, and his tests are fairly easy. You DO need the book for this class, but you only need it for the workbook and studying purposes. I would definitely take another one of his classes!

5.0
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PSYC1560
Dec 14, 2010

I attended frequently (educational). I fail to study and turn in homework, but passed without struggle. He makes it possible for students to surpass.

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PSYC1560
Dec 22, 2010

Oh my goodness this man was such a perv! But overall he's a pretty good professor. He grades on a curve which is wonderful but you still need to study ALOT even if your an "A"/"B" student like myself.

4.0
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PSYCH1560
Jan 9, 2011

Worksheets in the book must be turned in so you can't return your book at the end of the semester. 3 short summaries or experiments must be done. (very easy) tests are right off the study guide and online quizzes. weird sense of humor - def entertaining. curves make class very passable.

4.0
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PSYCU1560
Jul 11, 2011

As long as you fill out your study guide, you're GOLD. EVERY question is on the guide and on-line quizzes. Easy A with very little work.

5.0
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PSYCH1560
Aug 11, 2011

As long as you do the study guides and the practice quizzes on the website you will be fine. Definitely an easy A.

5.0
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PYSCH2610
Nov 3, 2011

He's great! He makes the class fun. Very easy to understand. If you do the practice tests, you'll pass the tests.

4.0
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PSYC1560
Nov 7, 2011

Class is very easy. Textbook is required (you turn in workbook pages from it). As long as you do his study guides and online quizzes, it will be an easy A.

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PSYCH1551
Nov 20, 2011

funny and sarcastic or at least tries to be and kinda clueless

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PYSCH1500
Jan 12, 2012

Tests are the same questions that he has on the review sheets..Going to class is pointless boring lectures and have to look up the info in the book anyway

5.0
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PSYCH1560
Nov 1, 2012

He's great! He is hilarious! He makes his lectures fun! His tests are exactly like the practice questions. I loved him! Take him!!

5.0
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PSYCH1560
Jan 2, 2013

Loved this class. Dr. Fry is very clear in his teaching. He reviews previous information at the beginning of class. Book is necessary. If you do the homework, attend class, do the practice quizes on Blackboard, and the test practice sheet you will do well.

5.0
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PSYC1560
Jan 3, 2013

Dr. Fry is an excellent professor. He is very funny and makes class interesting. Attendance is not required. Just do the study guides that are posted on line and its an easy A. Do the homework too. I went to class 5 times and got an A. I always bothered him during office hours. He is a really nice guy and makes class interesting if you decide to go

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PSYC1560
Apr 24, 2013

Interesting professor. Good lectures. Lots of material covered well. Assignments well paced and fair.

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PSYCH1550
Apr 25, 2013

Dr. Fry is a funny guy who obviously loves what he does. His tests are easy because he gives lots of practice reviews and practice quizzes, and almost all material is covered in class. You do have to buy the book new because the homework comes from there. You also must either do 3 summaries or participate in 3 experiments by the end of the semester

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1500
Apr 25, 2013

Great teacher. Very helpful and funny

5.0
2.0
PSYC1560
May 11, 2013

Honestly, I find Psychology to be incredibly boring, but this professor definitely made the class bearable. Very nice guy, very strong sense of humor and absolutely loves what he does. Grades on a very strong scale, and understands not everyone is in to psych. Wouldn't take it with anyone else. Tests are just like the online practices.

2.0
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SOCPSYCH3700
May 14, 2013

his lectures are extremely boring. the study guide for his tests are impossible. and only gives one change for extra credit.

5.0
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PSYC1560
May 29, 2013

Took this class online. There are a lot of assignments that you have to keep up on and you have to read and study the chapters for the tests they are not hard but not easy either. If you keep up with all the work it will be easy! Got a B!

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PSYC1560
Aug 12, 2013

Dr. Fry is awesome! He is very funny I had him for gen psych and abnormal and those were my two favorite classes at ysu. You should go to class or at least follow the syllabus because it's easy to get behind and lost.

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PSYCH1551
Nov 5, 2013

so easy his tests are exactly like the study guide and practice tests online, you HAVE to read the book to understand, he is pretty funny, i didnt like going to lecture but he made it fun

2.0
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PSYCH1560
Nov 22, 2013

he way he words his tests make the quetions so confusing. I studied so much for his tests and still only get C's. He doesn't teach everything that is going to be on the test.

3.0
3.0
PSYCH3700
Grade: C
Dec 27, 2013

Entertaining guy and never a dull moment in class. Posts every exam study guides on BB. Basically the test but the multiple Q answers are not on it.Bad thing: he doesn't help you get the correct answer so you never know if you are correct or not.Could really hurt you on test day.Gives notes on PowerPoints but unnecessary. 3 EX, one non cumul. final

5.0
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PSYC1560
Dec 27, 2013

He is a good professor. I rarely went to his lectures and easily got an A. The subject matter of general psychology is so simple it is ridiculous. I do not understand how anyone does poorly in his course.

2.0
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PSYC1560
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2014

Should be an easy course for anyone who takes it, most everyone I know ended up with a A. I only attended a few lectures & still came out with a B. Textbook is necessary as the homework pages are found in them (basically a workbook). Pretty lenient as far as tests go, and he provides a lot of resources for you to do well.

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CLASS
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 8, 2014

The material in class does not match up with study guide.

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PSYC1560
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2014

He gives study guides that are very similar to the test. As long as you do the study guide and the assignments you will pass. He does make you buy the book new because you have to do assignment out of it and rip them out.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH1550
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2014

Dr. Fry is a great professor! His class was easy as long as you did the homework, experiments (easy), and studied for the test. He is crazy and funny! He knows what he is talking about and keeps class interesting! Make sure to follow your study guides, they are very helpful for the tests! Also the online quizezs help! Would take him again!

3.0
2.0
PSYC156010
Nov 22, 2014

Gives interesting lectures.

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PSYCH1560
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 10, 2014

I took Dr. Fry because my friend recommended him. I am sincerely glad that I did. Attend class or enjoy reading hundreds of pages. Easy choice, right? I would still recommend to read though. Gives you online test reviews and assessments, which are extremely helpful and is very kind of him.

3.0
3.0
PSYC1560
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2015

Dr. Fry is a reasonable professor, but his lectures are incredibly boring. He reads off of his PP presentations and doesn't really incorporate any sort of fun material in his class. I showed up to his class only for exams and to turn in graded material and still walked away from the course with a B.

4.0
3.0
PSYC1560
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2015

The tests are tough but if you READ the assigned chapters and answer every question on the studyguide, you can get an A on the test. You'll get about 75% of the information you need from lecture, but 100% from the book. Attendance is not mandatory, but Dr. Fry does try to make lectures fun and silly.

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1560
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2015

Funniest ever.

5.0
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PSYCH1560
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 2, 2015

Hilarious. Easy if you just do your assignments, doesn't assign a whole lot. Tests are all multiple choice and every question is on the study guide basically.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH1560
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2015

He will definitely hold your interest. Makes lectures fun and less torturous. Take advantage of extra credit. He assigns homework but it's fairly easy and all he cares about is if it's done or not. Take advantage of study guides and practice quizzes and you'll be fine.

5.0
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PSYC1560
Grade: A+
Apr 20, 2016

Dr. Fry is amazing, he is funny and energetic in lecture and keeps you engaged. The tests are challenging only if you don't study. All of the material is covered in class and on the study guide. Show up to class, do the study guide and the practice assessments and you will do fine.

4.0
1.0
PSYC1560
Grade: A
Jul 19, 2016
Would take again

Professor Fry was generally interested in what he was teaching. Overall, the class was super easy in my opinion. He handed us a study guide that was literally the test , so study that and you're set. He took test grades out of the highest points a student got. Easy class overall, just show up and take notes and you're fine.

5.0
2.0
PSYC1560
Grade: B
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Very funny amd unsderstanding. He does use the book (he wrote) and his notes are on slides which he does not put on black board!! You will need to attend class for notes. He has many studying reasources for students. His class is amazing and always a good laugh from him

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
2.0
PSYC1560
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

He is hilarious, his tests are a breeze as long as you do the study guide. Its word for word, oh and take his practice tests on blackboard. You'll find the same questions on the tests. Homework is every few weeks and it isn't much. Never showed up to his class except to turn in hw. He is a great teacher though. Easy A.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC1560
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

Dr Fry was my all time favorite professor. He kept me interested at all times and was so funny and nice. His class is very easy if you put in some effort. I enjoyed this class very much!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYC1560
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Fry is a great guy. He was very understanding. There is homework assignments but nothing major. Be sure to take the quizzes on blackboard you will find the same questions when you take your exams. A little difficult but if you put the time in you should be fine.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
2.0
PSYCH1551
Grade: A+
Jan 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Fry is a decent guy but he requires a $120 workbook that he co-authored, not a book. He requires you to rip out the pages and turn them in as assignments. This reduces the retail value to $20. He is honest enough to tell you during class that if money is an issue, find another course.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYCH1560
Grade: A+
May 6, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Fry was a fantastic professor! He is very interested in what he is talking about and is always in a great mood. I took the online quizzes and assessments before each test and mostly studied those by making a quizlet for each quiz/assessment and got As on every test. HW is only 5 points but easy, its checked for completion. Take him if you can

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
PSYCH1560
Jul 11, 2017
Would take again

I loved rick! He is so funny and makes it enjoyable to read. Everyone always complains about him but if you just study and do what he says you're guaranteed a good grade!

Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYC1560
Grade: A+
Sep 6, 2017
Would take again

Pretty great teacher. Worthwhile to take.

5.0
1.0
PSYC1560
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

You will pass for sure if you complete the study guide and study it! Easy grader with homework.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Would take again
2.0
4.0
PHY1500
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The most boring class ever. He needs to put the notes online and let people skip.

Tests? Not many
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
PSYC1560
Grade: A
May 10, 2018
Would take again

His lectures can be boring if the class does not participate. He has an interesting sense of humor, but personally I enjoyed every minute of it! His exams are easy as long as you pay attention during the lectures, take notes and study the textbook.

Respected
Participation matters
Hilarious
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

5%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A+ (5)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(14)B(3)C(2)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 24 reported grades
A: 9
A+: 5
B: 3
C: 2
Common Tags
Hilarious (7)
Amazing lectures (6)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Get ready to read (2)
Respected (2)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Caring (1)
Would take again (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.38 avg change
Jan
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Last 6 months
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5.0

(1)

PSYCH1550

5.0

(3)

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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