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Psychology

Harold Seymour

PSYCHOLOGY2 · PSY8567 · PSY1256 · PSYC2 · PSYCHOLOGY · PSY2ANDPSY16 · PSYSECT · PSYPSY2 · PSYCH2 · PSY16 · PSYCH2H · PSYCHSECT · PSY2 · PSYCH16 · 39 lifetime ratings

AI rating
44/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you will study hard from the book and can handle a blunt, exam-focused professor.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerKnowledgeableTough graderPolarizing personalityExam heavyPlagiarism stickler
  • He is widely seen as highly knowledgeable, but many call him rude, arrogant, or intimidating.
  • Grades usually rest on a enforcement.
  • Online sections can feel easier with quizzes and sparse discussion boards, yet still polarize students.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Some online readers earn A grades, but , and Ds when they underprepare.

Online reviews more often call the class easy with reading; and high-stakes.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Average difficulty is elevated with dense material, fast lectures, and .

; some online sections feel lighter.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

48/100

, while others say attendance is not required.

; online comments rarely emphasize seat time.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

44/100

Students who want rigorous psych knowledge recommend him; and hardness.

Online and and .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

Tough grader reputation, picky , and plagiarism crackdowns lower grade comfort.

Format shift

Online plagiarism accusations are especially frequent; .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Few daily assignments, but and .

Format shift

Online work is mostly quizzes and two discussion boards; .

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Expert lectures impress many, yet rudeness, sarcasm, and intimidation drag the experience for others.

Format shift

Both formats show the same split between knowledgeable and abrasive.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Three major exams dominate, sometimes with weekly quizzes online and .

Format shift

Online adds timed chapter quizzes; .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person classes feature fast lectures, , and a wide split between fascinating expert and .

Main concern

Failing the , and many students feel belittled when asking questions.

What students said

“Dr. Seymour is very knowledgable in his field and has had a lot of experience in Psychology.”
PSY2
“He's a tough teacher. Doesn't get to know you. I didn't pass the class by 7 points.”
PSY2
“terrible teacher!! Talked bad about our military over seas (I got up and walked out).”
PSY2

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online , and easy grades if you read, but plagiarism accusations and rude tone appear often.

Main concern

Harsh plagiarism enforcement and sarcastic or unhelpful responses.

What students said

“The class was pretty easy. He did accuse a lot of students of plagiarism, so try to give credit when submitting on the DB.”
PSY2
“ . Total jerk. Accused half the class of plagiarism at one time or another.”
PSY16
“If you have any kind of disability he is an ass on complying with ADA laws”
PSY2ANDPSY16

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

study guides help, but and make-or-break.

Three examsStudy guidesTimed quizzes onlineExtra credit paperStrict plagiarism checks

Assessment risk

Standard

46/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person success usually , and optional .

Three examsStudy guidesOptional extra credit essayFast lectures
“He gives 3 exams, if you fail one, either drop the class or do the paper, but beware, he's picky.”
PSY2
“3 tests in total, must study to pass and usually spanned about 5 chapters on average.”
PSYCHOLOGY2

Online

Online , and firm plagiarism scrutiny.

Weekly timed quizzesTwo discussion boardsPlagiarism stickler
“Only 2 discussion boards and . The time limit is strict, but I did pass the class with a solid A.”
PSY2
“There is and .”
PSY16

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if you are looking for an easy A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 39 reviews, highlighting expertise, personality risk, and . Credibility rating: High.

🧠 Expertise

78/100

“Dr. Seymour is very knowledgable in his field and has had a lot of experience in Psychology.”

⚠️ Personality Risk

28/100

“He is rude and a .”

📚

38/100

“Hard to pass and requires a lot of studying. He only gives out 3 exams and if you fail the .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are academic and you will learn a lot
  • He goes through the lectures super fast.
  • I found him really fascinating. He is a true professional.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • if you are looking for an easy A.
  • His class was setup for the student to pass just don't be lazy.
  • and he offers no additional help.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He's rather good looking too.
  • Very Unhelpful, makes you feel stupid for asking question
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

39

Recent reviews read by the AI

39

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-nine reviews spanning many years give rich detail and stable themes despite polarized opinions.

Inside 39 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 511
3 out of 56
2 out of 56
1 out of 59

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Reported outcomes

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B range

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D range

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