Some of the below comments may be more relevant to higher level courses. In PSY 106, he was pretty fair on grading. The tests were a little challenging, but if you put a lot of effort into studying you will be fine. He teaches the class very well. You never really lose interest in either the presentations or readings. Recommended for PSY 106.

Professor Torres is vey fair and very professionaal. Use a lot of Powerpoint. Course would be better with more discussion. This is a good intro class, but you are going to have to work. I would take another of his classes.

This guy knows his stuff, but I wish he would slow down. Very fair and professional. I felt like someone was treating my like an adult for the first time at this school. I would take another class with him.

This guy was pretty tough-had really high expectations for this class. I didn't like this at first but I realized that this is what college is all about. I am a freshman and this class was a good way of learning how to be a college student. I recommend Professor Torres but tell him to slow down.

I reallly liked Professor Torres. High expectations but this is college. Right? He was very prepared and very helpful whenever I needed extra help. I would recommend him highly. Make sure you show up to class and take notes.

He was a nice guy but didnt interact with his students enough. He goes through material quickly, but I learned a lot. I would take him again.

I thought professor Torres was a great professor, but the class structure was not easy. The grade was based on 3 tests, an article review and I don't remember what else...but not much if anything. The point is, if you're a bad test-taker or paper-writer you will be nervous. However, I still thought he was great otherwise.

Good Class but Attendance is mandatory so if you can't get to class on time don't take this class.Assignment are given one class before they are due.

My favorite teacher at DePaul.

What do you people expect? You're in college now! Of course you have to read the friggin book! Prof Torres was awesome and direct. His teaching style is very creative and he allows students to discuss topics in a way that makes sense to them. I appreciated his teaching so much, I'm keeping the book.

Professor Torres is a great professor. All of the class material can be applied to everyday life, unlike many other courses taken in my college career. He is hard but it is because he wants you to learn. Take this course if you want to learn something practical.

This professor is awesome. His class is hard, but everything that you learn you can use in real life, unlike any other courses in my college career. He makes you reflect and use critical thinking. Isn't that what we go to school for? Don't be scared by the amount of work it is all worth it.

He definitely knows his stuff! He's a tough grader, you just need to learn what he's looking for as far as papers go. Also, exams were pretty tough, use the study guide he gives you and study hard! I got a low B the first test, but got a 101 on the final! You will learn how he grades as the class goes on. I recommend him, you'll learn A LOT.

Dr. Torres is a nice guy, but he's a very bland lecturer. His homework assignments take hours on end to complete because he gives out simple writing prompts with length requirements that are too long. He seems better suited to teach graduate courses rather than freshman classes.

I loved Dr Torres. He's absolutely an expert in his field. But, he isn't very understanding of freshmen. He should be teaching grad classes only. His assignments are tough and challenging but very beneficial

Dr. Torres is extremely knowledgeable and is very passionate. He expects you to work hard and attend every class. He is a hard grader, but makes his expectations here. I learned A LOT in his class, and would definitely recommend him. He is a great guy.

I wish people would stop complaining about having to work hard and not have your hand held by Dr. Torres. Wake up! You are in college. Want hand holding? Go back to high school. This prof has high expectations and I really appreciated this. He respects his students, is willing to meet with them often and sure does know his stuff!

Dr. Torres isn't the easiest teacher but he's passionate about what he does, which makes the class so much more interesting. Don't take this class if you're looking to get an easy A because this class really does require a lot of work, but it's very worth it. He's a very nice man and always willing to help you understand.

You can tell he is really passionate about what he does, which really keeps you engaged in class. He's a tough grader and expects a lot from his students, but keep up with the readings and you'll do fine. Study a lot for the tests too since they're over like 11 chapters.

Dr. Torres came off as intimidating at first, but I quickly realized that this is the kind of professor DePaul needs. He is challenging and expects your best work; at the same time, the lectures were always incredibly interesting. Wonderful to meet with during office hours. My gripe is that exams relied too heavily on regurgitating the textbook

As many say, he is a tough grader but fair. There are three online quiz and each quiz covers at least 7 chapters so it's better to prepare enough (all study guides are posted early). Also, there are 10 optional quiz which worth 50 points so you can pass the class even though the class is tough.

Dr. Torres' abnormal psych class was one of the best classes I have taken in psych at DePaul. He was willing to help with questions about assignments, readings, and papers. He was also super helpful to talk to about graduate school in psychology. Lots of reading, participation and attendance is mandatory. Highly recommend his class!

While yes, the material he presented was dense, if you at least participate in class and read what has been assigned, you will have NO PROBLEM getting at least a B. He gives a good amount of extra credit which can come in handy if you happen to miss an assignment deadline (he is very strict about these). But his lectures are fantastic.

He has a pretty bad rap, seeing as he is a tough prof but this is what undergraduates need before heading off into to grad/professional school. Torres cares about complexity of thought, and helps with polishing the art of bsing. Find a social topic that you are passionate about before the first day of class. Overall it is tough but worth it.

this class is very interesting, but really really hard. the tests and quizzes are online and there is one large research paper due at the end, with four short one-page ones. participate in class at least once, even answer a question the first few days, and he'll recognize you and like you.

He has become one of my favorite professors at DePaul. The class is work intensive, but he gives good feedback and I find his lectures to be meaningful and interesting. He has a huge passion for Psychology and it shows when he teaches. I would definitely take him again and recommend him. It's NOT an easy A, but if you work hard, you'll get an A.

Dr. Torres is one of the best professors I've had. He's extremely knowledgeable & cares deeply about the field of psychology. Yes, he's a tough grader & his lectures are dense but if you keep up with readings & assignments you should be fine. I was in the hospital for a week (right before finals) & I found he was very accommodating & understanding.

One of my favorite professors at DePaul. Definitely make sure you are engaged in class and take notes. There are 4 exams and they're all online. He includes some questions on the exams that were only talked about in class (not in the textbook). He is clearly passionate about the subject and I enjoyed his lectures very much. Loved the class!

Dr. Torres is an incredible professor. His class isn't even difficult if you do the work. It's 300 pts. 100 for quizzes (which are guaranteed A's), 2 papers at 75, participation 25, & presentation 25. Everything is group work!! This class seems stressful but he grades fairly. I got an A & learned a ton on how to conduct actual psy research!

I took Dr. Torres for Cultural Psychology and it was by far the most stressful but rewarding class I have taken. I am of course writing this months after the class has past so I can reflect with a clearer mind. He was demanding and made us work and at times it was horrible, but he was also caring and inspirational. Would take again.

Loved this class

dr. torres is very strict, and a tough grader, but if you're interested in psych then you won't have a problem getting through. He has a tendency to call on people who don't raise their hands, but he only does it if the participation levels are low. 3 tests, no final. SUPER strict about attendance though, and he lectures about stuff we already read

Honestly, he's a great professor but very different from other science professors. He's a more engaged professor. He expects you to read before class, but I used to just read a small section and then participate based on that. Make sure you participate or he'll call you out. Exams are super easy and online. Homework is online too but it's not long.

I am enjoying dr Torres class very much. I agree that he is a tough grader but he is fair. He spells it all out in the syllabus. His lectures are good and funny at times. I sometimes feel sorry for him because so few people talk in class and he works to encourage student comments. He values discipline and respect for diversity.

I am in the same class as one of the previous reviewers and have some disagreements. Dr. Torres is totally fair and does not require anything unfair or without explaining why. Online text was cheaper for students and he put a copy of the book on reserve. He has taken a lot of time outside of class to meet with me and his lectures are impressive.

He cares a lot about his students and making sure they learn the material. Class flies by because his lectures are very interesting but is very hard for an intro to psych class. Would not take professor again if not psychology major. Get ready to work hard and learn alot. Also hes funny.

Professor Torres is an amazing professor. I would take him over and over. I had a personal thing and he understood. He may seem tough but he's a gem. Overall, the class is a lot of reading but if you are organize and plan ahead you will be fine.

I have had him for two classes, at DePaul he is the best teacher I have had so far. His lectures are engaging and I have learned a lot. His expectations though are too high. He has given me a hard time with the attendance policy despite my engagement to his class. I had a family emergency and he wouldnt share powerpoints. homework takes 3 hours

Dr. Torres was a great professor. His lectures are long, taking the whole class period, but it is filled with valuable information. Quizzes and exams are online and are all based off of the readings. He does call on people randomly for participation, so make sure to read. Overall, he made the class fun and engaging, and I would recommend him.