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Goesling is funny with his lectures, the questions on the tests can be somewhat tricky, but the good thing is he curves it by a bunch so if you get say a 40 and up out of a 60 question test, you might get an A depending on how he curves it.

He is one of the greatest lecturers at De Anza College. Damn good teacher. Only faults were his exams. They were randomly selected questions from a pool of questions that the author has included with the teacher's edition. Questions were ridiculous and bi

Kind of a spaz. Good teacher to take first thing in the morning... wakes u up with a funny lecture.

Great instructor. Great lecturer. (Made me wish I was Psych major) I wish I could have taken more classes from him!

Very Easy Class. Read The Chapters and Take Tests. Easy A. Show Up For Class Everyday For Extra Credit Points.

Goesling is a funny man. His class lectures are very entertaining for the most part, whether it be about his past girl chasing exploits or sad cases of psychological disorders. Tests are easy and are based on a standard bell curve.

He is very funny, and you really need to read the book to get good grad

his lectures are dope and interesting! cool cat! i enjoyed the class, the tests are easy if you read the chapters... and ... he gives out bonus points. it's almost impossible to fail this class!!

GREAT professor. good lectures & funny at times. grades on bell curve (its AWESOME) no F's unless no take. no D's unless you try for it. ex cred on random days if you're there. LISTEN to lectures and READ chaps is all it takes. EXTREMELY RECOMMENDED

Great teacher. Funny, interesting lectures. The textbook isn't a bad read, either. Just keep up with the reading and you'll ACE the tests no problem. Easy and interesting class. Great intro to psych!

I loved going to this class in the morning (and I'm not a morning person)! I learned a lot. No homework, just read the book. Easy extra credit opps.

Very interesting and imformative but not very helpful and he trys to make you feel stupid when you ask a question.

He is an overall good teacher. But hate it how you have to read in order to do good on test. His lecture doesn't match his test, you must read! But alot of extra credits on random days! Curve is crazy, A can be low score!

Very easy course. Although there's a lot of reading, it's pretty easy reading, and he gives you a syllabus of when you should have the chapter read. Has very interesting lectures that involves a lot of stories of his daughter.

He really knows his material. His lectures are long and can sometimes get off track but he is full of interesting information. He heavily curves his grades, which means u can get a C when u deserved a D. Came recomended, i continue that

Postponed tests a few times (but I'm not complaining). Interesting teacher to have early in the morning, very funny. But even when you read the text, the tests can be kinda hard. He has somewhat good lectures but it's all from the book.

I like him as a person and a psychologist. As for his teaching methods, he hould lecture on what the tests are on i think instead of getting it all from the book because how can you understand it completely?

took him for summer. kinda hard when what he's teaching is only part of what's in the book. tests are COMPLETELY based on the book. so it you have a hard time in science, don't take him.

EXCELLENT!!!

Very easy class. I showed up to lectures about once every two to three weeks and I got an A in the class. He's a good teacher that knows his stuff. Do not take the course if you don't like reading because the exams are based off from the book.

Wendall is the man, I had his class a few years ago and it was AWESOME. TAKE IT!

Tests are annoying, questions ask for very specific facts from the reading, but he's cool and fun to listen to in class.

Great teacher! Lectures were interesting and funny.Tests are all out of the book, chance for extra credit just for showing up to class, and he gives you the opportunity to make up one 1 test. pretty easy A if you do the reading...take him!! he is awesome and knows his stuff!

Most students will get C's unfortunately. Only top 10% of class receives A's, next 5% receives B's, and the rest get C's. I hear that Mitchell is easier, but Goesling teaches a lot better. Despite that grading system, he is an excellent teacher that will keep you interested.

He's the only one teaching this class from the dept., so whether u like it or not, you jst have to take him if Psych's your major. The material's not really hard, but he makes grading really hard. As long as you meet all his demands, "A" is not impossible. Don't make more than one mistake per test!

You learn a lot even if you don't do the best in the class. Very hard to get an A in his class. If you show up every day and never open the textbook then you'll get a C. Just pay attention in class and you'll do fine.

Someone said "Tourette Syndrome"??? LOL. That's mean. But Goesling is a cool professor. He is a bit tardy most of the time for office hours though, but I got a B in his class this last fall quarter. I recommend his class, it's very interesting.

A wonderfully interesting class, but unfortunately it will not help on the tests. Want an "A" in the class? Stay home for that hour and read the text.

This guy is awesome. The class material was already interesting, but he always made me laugh with his witty comments or funny stories. He's had a lot of teaching experience and it shows. Not too mention, he went out of his way to correct a test score - he sincerely cares about his students.

he's a pretty good teacher; he's good at explaining the materials but the questions from the test are straight from the book so make sure you read the book. come to class and you'll get extra credit on those lucky days.

this guy is damn good!!! its not an easy A class you have to be there everyday, he gives out 5 bonus points randomnly only if ur there, and he gives out the essay questions that are gonna be on the test. he is damn intresting!! and is a really good teacher. And he knows his stuff!

Good teacher but he gave me a be and i was 3 points from an A. what a jerk

Hilarious and Interesting! Hard tests but the class is worth it.

A lot of good information, well paced and well delivered. Interesting lectures and correlations to current events, rather than relying strictly on the book. You'll definitely learn a lot!

I made the mistake of studying the lecture notes instead of focusing on the reading for the first exam. DO THE READINGS! He has a generous curve. Going to lecture isn't important for the test but what we covered in class was always interesting.

the 15% A's and 20% B's scale is a little harsh, but he makes the class fun

great teacher....

this teacher is great! hes tests are easy and grading is not bad, u get what u deserve! if u read the books and listen to lectures ur bond to pass! and trust me i hate lectures but his are worth waking up too! even thoe he comes late to class, who cares you would to if u had to wake up at 5 for a 730 class! again grade is what u deserve! have fun!

what the hell's w/ the ratings..this guy's a pretty good teacher. his lectures are really fun to listen to and if u come to class everyday and read the book, an A shouldnt be too hard. MAKE SURE U READ THE BOOK, and u should read every chapter twice before the test to be sure. plus for the lectures, he's full of pretty cool stories too. take him.

His class was not bad, just don't take it at 7:30AM! His lectures are relatively interesting, if you can pay attention, his multiple choice tests are not hard but you must read the material, and he gives you the essay questions that he'll be asking so all the effort is on you to get the grade you want.

I have him right now and I like him a lot--but the class is not easy. I do the reading and my homework, and have an A. This class is good if you really want to learn the material. Do NOT take this class if you just want to slack off--you will fail. Sometimes he gets off topic, but overall is a sweet guy.

Goesling is a great professor he is straight up and is a funny ass guy. If you do the reading then you will do fine in this class. His lectures are hilarious and very energetic. The material is very interesting I highly recommend Dr. Goesling

Well I think is grading scale is wack. If you go to class, pay attention, and do the hwk, there's no reason why you can't get an A. I liked the class. He's pretty cool guy.

the lectures are worth going to. They are interesting and beneficial. Coupled with the relatively easy reading, there is no reason why you can't get a B, if not an A.

He is very knowledgable and interesting, first I was scared tests were pretty hard you had to studybut then he curved like crazy I got an A besides I think I might change my major because of his interesting teaching I learned lots of new things don't be late you might miss the extra credit given once in a blue that you will need for an A Sweet guy!

clear, interesting lectures, easy grading cuz he curves it. 4 mc and 3 essays= your total grade. on random day, he gives extra cred. point. max possible=15. 5 more if u take test on time and are borderline on grade. ex: u have c+, u bump it up to b-. study and take notes if u want an A. read and comes to class= b.

lectures(interesting,funny) whole quarter, students listen. curves(includes all his students from other clsses of same sub). lost my essay n didnt let me retake so lost huge pts...besides everythin person put below is true. must study,study,review,read get A...doesnt giv Fs...just puts W. take notes wen explains essay questions...

Goesling's real kool and easy-going. His lectures are actually pretty interesting and worth going to. I like how he curves, and gives bonus points, only for the ones who are there the day he gives it. I think the bonus pts. helped me out by a lot. Real funny guy. I totally reccommend him. =)

Great teacher, I ended up majoring in Psychology after taking his class

just go to class and he'll tell you what is exactly on the test.no hw

BEST TEACHER EVER! He is very interesting. His lectures are very interesting!! Tests are kinda hard but he curves them so you get a good grade. Really knows his stuff. highly recommend him!

Awesome teacher. He uses great examples and you will really learn a lot in this class. It's really easy to get a B in the class but if you want an A you're gonna have to study pretty hard. I highly recommend this guy, hes funny, smart, interesting and uses a lot of psychological techniques he teaches us to teach the class.

Really nice teacher. No homework and only grades on your three exams plus the final. Grades on a really nice curve so only maybe 1 or 2 people get a D in the class.

He really wasn't that bad, i dreaded taking him, but you just have to go to class, and do the homework because the problems on the test are exactly like the hw. he is a really tough grader but if you average a 40/50 on every test you get a B and I actually understand statistics of social sciences now after taking his class.

His lectures don't have much to do with the tests, they're all from the book and they are the toughest MC i've taken Interesting guy who has a lot of fun. Extra credit 3x for just being in class I don't care for psychology but he does and it reflects onto the class Asked to raise our hands if we **** and then laughed when everyone got nervous

I had Goesling for both stats and psych. As a psych teacher, he's really awesome. Since he's been teaching for 30 + years, he knows what he's talking about, and makes amusing stories that correlate with what he's teaching. Listen to his lectures, read the book, attend his classes (he gives extra credit randomly for attendance) & you'll do fine.

seriously he is like the coolest professor ive nevr ever met in ma life!!he is fun n cool..ya wont get that bored in class...altho we have to read the entire textbook n he onli teaches the main things in class...still cool TO ME!!

i LOVED his class! his lectures were great, no homework just reading, his tests were fair and covered material well. he has a great sense of humor, a lecture class you can stay awake in! i highly recommend this class:)

HE ONLY LECTURES ON PORTIONS OF THE CHAPTER AND TAKES ATTENDANCE FOR EXTRA CREDIT. TESTS COVERED TOPICS NOT COVERED IN LECTURES SO YOU BETTER READ THE CHAPTERS WELL. THERE ARE 4 TESTS WITH TEST 4 BEING THE FINAL AND WEIGHS THE SAME AS THE OTHER TESTS. NO HW OR QUIZZES. FUNNY AT TIMES. THE CLASS WAS PRETTY EASY FOR ME; GOT AN A.

IT'S ALL IN THE READING. He lectures ALOT, but you're better off reading the material from the book thoroughly. Many people got decent/passing grades from just reading the book. Not much homework, if any at all. Lots of extra credit opportunities - through attendence and articles. Tests are multiple choice and short answers, graded on a CURVE.

A lot of reading but this is the nature of the subject. He is fair, extra credits, understanding. Good lectures, learned a lot, generous grades.His helper for reading (Fren) is the sweetest. You just need commitment to study. Be mature and take responsibility. Thats all.

Good intro class. Not as tough as he seems at first. His lectures are interesting and tests are impossible. I mean getting a 50% on a test and getting an A because of a curve, that should explain how hard it is. You almost want to inspire everyone in your class to miss them all on purpose. A very good guy with energy and personality. JUST READ

AWESOME.Very funny teacher. Always has a way to make you understand what he is lecturing about Lets you know whats going to be on a test Offers a lot of Xtra Credit You dont have to show up to class.BE SURE TO READ TEXT BOOK. Multiple choice Scantrons Test based on Text Book.Essay baed on inclass discuss.BIGgradingCURVE.either an A,B or F grade

Interesting class. A LOT of reading so I highly recommend that you do not wait until the day before exams to read all the chapters. Difficult to take notes during lectures b/c he uses diagrams. Tells funny and interesting stories. EC on attendance and articles. Exams are MC and essays. Exams are not that hard if you read thoroughly.

EASY if you do all the reading, ALL of it (even subsections). Gives out a lot of extra credits (for being in class). Even easier if you can obtain notes from someone who already took the class. GREAT Professor, I love all the lectures and funny guy. ATTENDENCE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Easier than stats in math department, 1-3 problems per homework which isnt mandatory but calls people up to put answers on the board. The tests are 1-2 problems each, which are exactly like homework problems. Just learn how to do 1 problem perfectly and you'll ace the 7 tests. Take home final, allowed a notecard with formulas for tests :)

his teaching is alright, he tells you what's on the tests. there's 350 points available, i got 350. i read at first, but towards the end i didn't need to, if you start the class out reading the chapters, just skimming, it'll be chill towards the end of the class. i shoulda gotten an A+ since i was actually over 350 points, he's probably just lazy.

Goesling IS the best lecturer at DeAnza. His stories are super interesting, and he's bound to make you laugh. His command of psychology is obvious, and his "no bullsh*t" attitude is very refreshing. He makes a lecture fun, and you will look forward to going to class. Tests may be a little tough, but he gives plenty of EC and the curve is epic.

his lectures are really interesting, and the kind that college kids wanna listen to. he really highlights what hes gonna put on the WRITTEN part of the test. however the main part of the test, mult. choice, i reccomend reading the book. he does not cover this material much. he rewards you for goign to class randomly (extra credit so up to you to go

He is a good teacher but his tests are rather difficult. luckily his curve always accommodates bad test results. if you like lecture classes, go ahead and take him, he'll answer questions if you need to and he has a review day before every test that is OPTIONAL. the beginning of the quarter is the worst, bear through that and it will get better

Goesling was actually a pretty good teacher, he was forced to teach 5-6 classes, so I could understand his moodyness. Read the book, follow the steps, and execute during tests and you'll be fine.

His class is not hard, but it requires effort and time. If you actually read the chapters and then USE WWW.MYPSYCHLAB.COM is makes a world of a difference. If you have a used textbook buy an accout because it is worth it. It makes studying super easy and pretty quick. Go to lecture cuz at the least you'll get the essay questions and entertainment

Great instructor, really easy just read the book, Tests are curved a lot and the essay questions are easy test points plus theirs a ton of extra credit

Easy to listen to and understand

Great teacher! He's funny and the way he teaches kept me interested throughout the lecture. Most of his test questions come from the book. Listening to his lectures alone is not enough. His grading curve is really generous.

Lectures entire period. Extra credit for showing up on random days. Extra credit HW. Grades tests on a curvem so if you're ahead of rest of class you're fine. Tests are based off book, lectures give general look at what you need to study. Extra cred racks up to almost a free letter grade boost if you get them all. Overall pretty good teacher.

I took Dr. Goeslings class over 10 years ago. It is one of the most memorable, and practical classes I have taken. He uses real world examples to teach Psychology. He believes in applying Psychology to real life. The lectures are interesting. The course is challenging enough to keep you enguaged. This is a class that will benefit you for life.

Boyfriend and I took his distance learning class. Only 2 tests, got a B (studied) and a C+ (did not study). His grading is pretty easy: top 40% of class will get A on the test. Overall he gave me a B, I'm satisfied :) Boyfriend, however, got C's on both test and was given a C for his overall grade. SUCKA! So it kinda depends on your classmates.

I took Psych1 and the Psych 14 with him. the psych 14 was DL while the othe wasnt. I love this teacher he is great. One if you attend his class and listen carefully to his lectures it will help you on test, but you still have to sort of read the book. If you just pay attention to his lectures you can pull of a B without having to read the book. now

Took his summer session and it was horrible, he had the worst grading scale possible, 75% of his class failed his tests, and a lot people ended up with C's. He always rants on about his wife and daughter...I think the biggest learning experience I've had with him was when we had a sub for two days.

He gives out answers to questions on the test called "Good Essay Questions" so if you have someone who would go to class &give it to you then you don't have to go to class &he does surprise attendance but just have someone sign in for you. His class is easy! Just read the book and get the essay questions. In class he's boring and can get off topic.

Dr Goesling was great! TONS of reading, lectures are pretty useless (but he's funny). 1 pop quiz, extra credit for being in class on certain days. So far, I've got an A in his class. There are 4 tests total, 3 essay tests (go to class, he will tell u what to expect on the essay portion). I would recommend him, definately.

Really easy to get a good grade in his class. He gives 4 multiple choice tests (4th is the FINAL), and 3 "essay" tests. ALL MC TESTS ARE BASED ON THE CH HE ASSIGNS IN THE BOOK SO MAKE SURE TO READ. attendance is not mandatory (EC),no HW,all other assignments are EC. his lectures are sometimes boring, but he can be funny most days. DEF RECOMMEND!

Not bad. Three of the four multiple choice tests cover 4 text chapters each, the last covers only 3 chapters. The 3 essay tests are questions he gives beforehand during class. His lectures can be good, but sometimes his examples go on tangents. He's funny and willing to help you. Gives enough EC and no HW. Just be sure to read and you'll be good.

Funny guy tells stories in class. He grades by multiple choice from textbook and he tells you what will be essay question in class. Extra points for random attendance.

It seems its not that easy to follow up with his teaching style for first few days BUT he is really a good and easy!! teacher. It is not hard class beacuse all the test questions are very very similar to problems from class lecture (questions) and homework problems.

I dont know why everyones knockin on goesling..His tests are ALL from the textbook n yes he does get off subject but its still interesting.get over it he talks alot

Took online distance class. If you read the book thoroughly you will do good on the two required exams. I emailed him a few times with ?'s and it took him a week to respond and he only wrote two words. Doesn't seem to care. You have to read 9-10 chapters for each of the exams which is 300 pages each. Take this class if you can teach yourself.

Bright intertaining contemporary

An easy A (if you actually take the time to read the chapters in their entirety and review them) with a professor who seems genuinely passionate about the subject.

No need to take notes in his class because all the exam questions are from your textbook. If you read, you will be fine. I got an A but it wasn't easy. His lectures are funny (my type of humor at least). He gives you extra credit for perfect attendance, if you take your exams on time, and a few quick newspaper article reviews.

Read the chapters, go over them in class and take the tests. He only takes attendence a few times randomly

Class isn't mandatory to attend, but sometimes he does random attendance checks. He also gives assignments during certain chapters. Find someone in the class to get hw from & sign you in if you don't come that day. The txtbook is necessary.

Dr.Wendell Goesling is an excellent professor and his class is very interesting.If you read the chapters,write some papers and attend the class you'll get an easy A. I would recommend this class because everything you learn here will help you understand yourself and those around you better.

EASY CLASS took it online, YOU HAVE TO READ THE BOOK no other assignments other than the midterm and the final 80 questions chap 1-10 for midterm then 11-19 for final. if you read u will pass with an A.

He offers lots of bonus points for students by taking attendance randomly and giving extra points assignments. This class doesn't has hw at all and all you need to do is to read the textbook for you to get an A.