Thomas Norris

PSYCH125 · PSYC185 · A125 · PSYC220 · A185 · PSYCA185 · PSY130 · PSYC130 · A255 · PSYCA125 · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 94/100
RMP rating: 4.6/5
Take again: 87.8%
Difficulty: 2.2

The decision

if you want an engaging, low-stress psych class where showing up and listening basically earns the A.

Best fit · Easy A HunterGives exam answers in lectureAmazing lecturesEasy A if you show upTest heavyCaring and chill

, and test answers given in class.
Grades rest mainly on a few exams and study guides; and A rates are high.
A minority of PSYC130 reviews warn the class is exam-heavy with no and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most reviews say you get an A by attending, taking notes, and using the answers and study guides he gives in lecture.

Online and in-person both report easy As; strongest evidence is from the many in-person reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

, though a few PSYC130 students find the reading load and .

Nearly all difficulty comments come from in-person sections; online notes were also described as easy.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

and skipping can hurt, though a few say it is easy to bypass after signing in.

; the two online reviews report optional or .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Roughly 88% would take again and most call him a , and highly recommended psych professor.

; in-person consensus is the same with a small exam-anxious minority.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

Students repeatedly say he is an and wants everyone to succeed.

Format shift

; and clear criteria.

Workload

Light

74/100

and papers; grade weight sits on a handful of exams.

Format shift

Online adds weekly discussions but still feels light; .

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

Lectures are called amazing, funny, passionate, and well structured with .

Format shift

Almost all praise is in-person; online students still call him chill, helpful, and clear.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades usually , and little homework weight.

Format shift

Online mixes quizzes and discussions with exams; .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person sections , and widely praised as easy when you attend and use study guides.

Main concern

Some PSYC130 students struggle if .

What students said

“He is also an and gives you the answers to the tests beforehand.”
A255

“if you pay attention in class and do a little bit of studying you can get an A.”
PSY130

“Professor Norris makes his classes beyond easy to pass. He tells you the ”
PSYC185

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online PSYC185 was weekly discussions, quizzes, and .

Main concern

Still need to read and participate regularly; work is light but not zero.

What students said

“ . Easy A if you participate and studyyy!”
PSYC185

“5 exams 5 assignments and 15 discussions. Take this class! .”
PSYC185

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are straightforward and often previewed in class, so they feel student-friendly rather than trap-heavy.

Answers given in lectureStudy guides mirror examsStraightforward non-cumulative testsNo proctoring software mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; he often gives answers or strong hints in lecture and study guides match tests.

Lecture answer hintsStudy guidesFew high-stakes examsIn-person tests

“gives you the answers to the tests beforehand.”
A255

“ , and even will give you the question number for which the answer corresponds to.”
PSYC220

Online

and are described as fairly easy with no mention of webcam or Lockdown Browser.

Notes-based testsQuizzes and discussionsNo proctoring mentioned

“ and are fairly easy as long as you go over the material.”
PSYC185

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“if you show up and do what he asks its an easy A”
Voice snapshots generated from 41 reviews (2 online, 39 in , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“Professor Norris is definitely one of the . His lectures are interesting and well structured”

⭐ Easy A Path

84/100

“His classes are Easy A's. Love how he begins class with current psychology news & stories.”

👍

90/100

“Dr. Norris is a gem. Like other reviews, he is super passionate about psychology and really wants everyone to learn.”

📝

86/100

“ and fairly easy if you study. Dr. Norris is a super chill guy as well.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

I looked forward to his lectures every week. He related class concepts to real cases
His lectures were super interesting and he always had stories to tell that tied to the lecture
entertaining lectures, the

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

if you show up and do what he asks its an easy A
. though, if you read the textbook you'll get an A
Your . and he does not do no matter the circumstance.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Super great professor! Engages with and setbacks
He's so genuine and passionate about what he's teaching
Norris is a real gem. and funny.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

41 detailed reviews spanning 2016-2026 with strong consistency on ease, lectures, and .

Inside 41 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 534

4 out of 52

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2 out of 53

1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 16

B range

B+ 3 · B 3

C range

C+ 2 · C 2

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 2

Thomas Norris

x x if you want an engaging, low-stress psych class where showing up and listening basically earns the A.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

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Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

⭐ Easy A Path

👍 x x x

📝 x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

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