Corny jokes and videos of tests on his kids made his general psych class worthwhile. Very enjoyable and comprehensive. After taking his class as an elective decided to pursue minor.

Pretty easy, a good teacher, makes everything clear and class is bearable. Weekly mini-quizes are annoying but if you stay up on your reading the class will be a breeze.

Tests and quizzes do not reflect material at all; they mostly come directly from his 'examples' from lectures which are good and demonstrative at the time, but which seem irrelevant when the test is given. I wish he would just use the book.

He uses powerpoint for presentations, which help to outline the content of the units. Bring a laptop because you take a lot of notes but if you keep up with the reading, the class is not really hard just takes time to read the sections. He made the material interesting with cartoons and videos.

i loved him. extremely easy if you do the readings and pay attention. very straight forward about how the tests will be.

incredibly straight forward on what is going to be on the tests. if you do all the readings and study there is no reason you would not get an A

Pretty easy teacher, just stay up on all the readings bec. otherwise the announced reading quizzes will kill you. Tests all multiple choice and most people in the class got a good grade as long as they put minimal effort into studying.

He's the cutest guy ever, really into the material and tries so hard to make it interesting. tests are easy but you do have to keep up with readings or youll get screwed. i loved the class

His classes are interesting and fun, with good examples and short videos that illustrate the material. He expects students to do the reading pretty carefully, but his exams are reasonable if you prepare (they're killers if you don't).

this class was pretty easy. there are 3 tests plus the final, and I never did the readings but got an A. his powerpoint presentations make things pretty clear. he uses a lot of examples from toy story!

Great Class. Just keep up with the readings or else the second midterm will suprise you and nip you in the butt. Otherwise, he's always trying to keep things interesting, which in my experience here at Georgetown is always impressive.

His lectures are pretty engaging - lots of anecdotes and video clips (he loves Toy Story!). Take good lecture notes and keep up with the reading, and you'll get at least an A-. I'd definitely recommend the class.

He's a great lecturer, and the material is interesting and engaging. There are a lot of readings, and you must know them pretty well to get an A on the tests, but only 2/3 tests count and he gives you extra credit opportunities for the final. I definitely recommend him!

Geez... goes to show you cant trust anyone's opinion but your own. I had him for social and for an emotions seminar and i found both to be manageable, fair, and very interesting. If you do the readings, which aren't too much or too hard to read, you'll be fine. I say he was very helpful and informative! Would definitely recommend.

I did well. parrot has good videos and things and is funny (do sorta understand attitude thing- for example: he started stopping class and glaring at anyone who came late to try to humiliate them to come on time. also, he asked for anynoumous feedback at multiple points. loved the complements but dismissed critiques and suggestions as "whinny")

Won't find a more knowledgeable soc psych prof. Makes the material interesting. However, a bit arrogant and requires a heck of a lot of reading. To get an A or B, must read. His tests are 50% from the reading, which killed me. Tests are very tricky and no curve. Interesting but by far the hardest psych class I've taken gradewise.

Great lecturer (uses videos!),interesting class if you are interested in the material.9quizzes, 3midterms, 1final, which I like because it keeps you on your reading.Take good lecture notes and do the reading carefully (which is not THAT much), you will get at least an A-. Definitely manageable.Recommend!Got A- and definitely could have tried harder

Interesting material - readings beat a topic to death, that's for sure. Tests are incredibly hard because he uses multiple choice (and has no curve). The questions aren't simple either - they're obscenely difficult to comprehend. Almost recommend not taking unless somehow required in hindsight. Learned a lot, GPA will take a beating.

I LOVE PROF PARROTT! He is so nice and so smart. I love his personality (does a Top 10 list ever Thursday, shows movies in class, polls the class after tests, and has tons of fun quirks). Very clear and you'll never be bored. You have to do reading, but it's very interesting and usually not too much. Tests weren't bad for me but I'm a psych major.

i really liked him...the stuff on his tests and quizzes can be very specific so you have to read everything carefully/pay attention in lecture but he made me want to major in psych..id recommend him for suree

Makes class interesting, uses videos to give you a visual of what he is teaching, class takes an average amount of time compared to any other class, Moderate difficulty - I had to go through textbook and take notes on it and study it for the tests, which was time consuming, but helful.

prof. parrott is awesome! his lectures made me want to go to class because he makes it interesting. go to class/take good notes from the book and it's not that hard to get an A.

Great lecturer, uses lots of videos and Toy Story. 3 Midterms, you can drop one, and one final, all multiple choice. Exams are not difficult but tricky. There's a fair amount of reading and you must attend lectures and do the reading in order to know everything he's going to put on the exam. Very helpful outside of class.

Prof. Parrott's lectures were awesome - he had a LOT of multimedia; videos, mind games, juggling, psyc related cartoons each week. 3 tests 3 quiz plus extra credit option so easy to do well - only thing is the tests/quiz questions are tricky, and sometimes the tiniest topics are tested, so it's always a crapshoot and can be frustrating.

must attend classes to get good grades. tests are tricky at first, but then you get the hang of things. good for people who are good at understanding concepts, not for memorizers ! a little intense, but i thought it made the class fun. textbook is great, readings not too heavy/hard. really interesting. TAKE !

Lectures are both interesting and enjoyable, plus his use of videos and movie/TV show clips really break up the lectures well. The three tests are tricky but manageable and you can drop the lowest, but the final is tougher. However, not very helpful outside of class or over email. Would recommend for an interesting class!

I took his social psych class. You have to go to class to do well on the tests, they are hard and cover a lot of material that you can't get out of his class powerpoints that he posts on blackboard or from the readings. He was very helpful and personable whenever I came into his office hours.

Good guy. Just do all the readings and you'll be fine.

His quiz's and tests are all multiple choice which is difficult, but as long as you attend class/do the reading, than you will do well. Although his class is not mandatory, if you don't attend than you will not do well on the tests (cannot stress this enough). He is quirky yet enthusiastic about class and very friendly. I feel like I learned a lot.

Solid professor for psychology. Makes the material interesting. Just do the reading and attend class, and you should get at least an A-.

Hard to believe a social psych teacher could be so awkward. Tries to avoid in class questions. 3 tests were extremely tricky even if you do all the readings, too many random questions. Cool material but that's the only good aspect.

Great professor. He was very friendly and helpful. Tests are tricky so you have to pay attention to lecture and do the reading.

This class was one of the hardest psychology classes I have ever taken at Georgetown. The class was very interesting and you learn a lot about different social psychology experiments but Professor Parrott is a tough grader. I found myself struggling. He is a great professor just tough grader.

He's so knowledgeable about the subject and he delivers it well! I loved the class!

Professor Parrott is one of the best psych professors at Georgetown. He's very clear, fair, and easy to understand. Put in the work and respect the course, and you'll do fine.

Great lecture very enthusiastic. Highly recommend!

according to this page it seems like he's way better for social psych then he is for gen. had him for the former and enjoyed the class (the material is also just very interesting). he's awkward but he gets more relaxed w/ time and is whip smart and pretty funny. Incorporates pop culture examples. 3 all MC midterms that are easy if you pay attn

Love this guy! Quirky, funny, engaging, good lecturer. Don't miss this guy for Social Psych! Tests are totally manageable. Reading is light and very helpful. You MUST attend class. Three midterms 50 MC, but lowest dropped. Final with 85 MC. Nice guy, very clear, helpful, good about asking questions during lecture. Very interesting course content.

Parrot's passion for social psych is awesome! His passion makes you turn into social psych "fanatics" by the end of the semester. Very interesting teacher and topic. One downside is the readings get long and repetitive between the two textbooks and the lecture. Loved the class though!

Prof Parrott is an amazing guy. He was a great choice for an intro psych class. His passion and enthusiasm for the subject is really infectious. To do well, read the text, and understand the lecture notes. That's pretty much it. Be able to draw bigger conclusions from what you've read and apply that knowledge. Just understand what you've read.

Prof Parrott is a really enthusiastic lecturer and he makes lectures exciting! Also, the material is super interesting and applicable to every day! Definitely recommend!

Class is structured really well, all quizzes and tests are multiple choice and he tries to make the class easy to study for. Psych is one of those subjects where everything seems intuitive, but don't fall into the trap of not studying! It is a long lecture class, so try your best not to fall asleep. He has some corny jokes. Good choice!

Professor Parrott is an amazing social psych professor. His lectures are interesting and engaging. You will only do well on the tests if you attend lecture, do the readings, and review all material! However, it is not too overwhelming and he is well organized and really good at teaching social psychology.

Prof. Parrott is knowledgeable and passionate, though he is quirky at times which some students don't appreciate. Some lectures are vague but go to OH for help. Tests not bad, just take good notes on reading/lectures. Grading is fair - he does polls and corrects for bad test Qs. But if you don't care about the material, you might not like the class

I've taken him twice and liked both classes a lot. I strongly suggest taking him for a seminar - he's very interested in student perspectives and makes sure to assign more reading over the weekend and less for the second class of the week (ie Wed/Thurs), so you can more easily finish all the readings. Great feedback, accessible for sure.

Prof Parrott is so passionate about Psychology it will blow your face off. He is accessible outside of class and, though quirky, usually very kind and helpful. His knowledge on the topics is exceptional. Three large unit tests and a massive final (all multiple choice) make up your grade. Difficult to ace, but some extra credit opportunities help.

This class is pretty easy and super interesting. Professor Parrott does an awesome job making all of the coursework super fun and engaging, even at 9:30 in the morning. There are 3 midterms and 4 quizzes, lowest of each are dropped. All tests and quizzes are multiple choice. Attendance is not required and skipping is not frowned upon either.

I really enjoyed Professor Parrott in a seminar setting. Reading for every class with a mandatory discussion post--can be a little tedious, but helpful. Two essays--tough grader, but if you listen to his advice, your writing will improve DRASTICALLY. Overall, not an easy course, but definitely worth it in my opinion.

Literally one of the easiest classes ever taken. The lectures are generally interesting, but he tends to ramble. He is also very quirky, so be prepared for that. Lots of reading outside of class, but that material does not make up the core of the tests. Extra credit available. Also a really sweet and funny guy.

prof parrott is a real one. i took his general psychology class in the fall of 2020 and it was online and asynchronous but WATCH THE LECTURES because he explains the topics incredibly well and they are a huge help on the exams. work is manageable, but if you are big on notes like me, it is a lot but so worth it! you can tell he loves psychology!!!

I took a general psychology with Professor Parrott. He was very understanding during these COVID times and was completely ok with granting an extension on homework (only if you actually ask). The exams were difficult but not impossible. Get ready to read a lot, most of the exam questions were things you would really only know if you read the book.

I had him for online class. It was asynchronous, but still interesting. Professor Parrott is very passionate and great at explaining things in lecture. We had 3 midterms (open note) and a final. You defiantly have to read the textbook, but if you like psychology the textbook is interesting.

I think the Prof is really passionate and the tests were all super easy. he didn't test any niche details and if you watched the lectures and made detailed notes, then you'll be fine. Also super passionate and sweet.

Literally the quirkiest professor you'll ever have. Nice guy but EXACTLY what you would imagine a college psychology professor to be. Reading is manageable and if you took AP Psych in high school the tests will be a breeze. Fair warning, sometimes random things he says in class will be a test question so be sure to write everything down.

Fantastic professor! Super funny and I loved the lectures. If you don't want to attend lectures you can just read the textbook and do fine on exams, but if you don't like reading you can just attend lectures and also do fine. Highly recommend his class. Tests were incredibly straight-forward and he removes questions if most people get them wrong.

I love Prof. Parrott. Like a professor from a movie, and honestly very funny/quirky. Has tons of experience in and passion for psych. He does cartoons on Wednesdays. He is good at explaining topics because he's been doing it for a long time! Great professor for Gen Psych and Social Psych- Take him!

I absolutely adore Professor Parrott. I took his General Psychology class first semester of freshman year and he was incredible. He was a clear lecturer and there wasn't too much reading. He's very kind and his TA's are always great.

Professor Parrot is so engaging and funny! He knows so much about social psych and knows how to explain it in a memorable and relatable way. His classes aren't that creative (just lecturing the entire time), but the lectures themselves were really interesting and fun.

Professor Parrott is a great choice for intro to psych! He tailors this class to first years, and allows you to drop your lowest quiz and midterm. Lectures can be dry at times, but he tries his best to make it interesting. At the beginning keeping up was hard, but it eventually got easier. As long as you take good notes and study you will be good!

I find large lectures in all classes pretty boring, and I think he did a good job to keep things engaging given the circumstances. Him and his TA(Sam this semester, she is great!) were very accessible outside of class. Tests are easy if you review and pay attention to lecture. VERY helpful with accommodations if you are proactive about telling him.

excellent professor who is very obviously knowledgeable in his field. I LOVE THIS GUY. You'll get some fun quizzipoos and cartoons, on god! overall, wonderful guy with a pure heart.

take this class if you can, Parrott is fun to listen to and really cares about engaging in lecture. He is ready to help whenever and makes lectures super enjoyable and manageable. take him!!!!!

If you have any interest in psychology, take this class! He is very engaging and demonstrates genuine care for the feedback from his students. Textbook readings are assigned but not as important as lectures. Study by summarizing notes.

Take social psych and Prof Parrott! His lectures are super interesting! 3 exams and a final that are based on in class content and readings (which can take a while but are also pretty interesting). Lowest exam score dropped but no flexibility to move or make up exams.

Prof. Parrott isn't the most captivating, but he's nice and his grading policy (lowest of 3 midterms and 4 quizzes dropped) is great. All tests are multiple choice and most questions clearly relate to the textbook… never too difficult. Good choice for gen to learn the basics or if you've already taken AP. Does his best to boost energy at 8AM.

Prof. Parrott is a quirky but engaging lecturer. His class is tailored for first-years, with dropped lowest quiz/midterm. Attendance is key, as he includes random lecture details on exams. unstuck ai was a lifesaver for exam prep!