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Psychology

David Neswald

ABNPSY · PSYC105 · PSYCH105 · PSY101 · PSYCH · PSYCH7712 · PYSCH101 · PHYCH101 · PSYCH240 · ABPSY240 · PSYCH101 · 40 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
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Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take him if you learn well from lectures and tests, but if .

Best fit · Effort For RewardTest-Only GradingStrong LecturerHeavy NotesNo HomeworkBest for Test Takers
  • Most reviews praise his knowledge, lectures, and ability to make psychology interesting.
  • Grades are usually based almost entirely on tests, often with the lowest test dropped.
  • The class can feel easy for strong note-takers and test-takers but risky for .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

Getting an A is very manageable for , but the test-only structure makes it risky for others.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

69/100

The and lecture-based, but the and note-heavy.

All course easiness evidence comes from in-person psychology reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

66/100

Attendance is not always strictly required, but missing class hurts because .

, and they treat it as practically important for notes.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

80/100

Most students recommend him for clear, interesting teaching, with the .

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Dropping the lowest test helps, but there is little and .

Format shift

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Workload

Light

78/100

The workload is light because , but note-taking and studying still matter.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Students , and engaging, though some describe him as arrogant or harsh.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

92/100

Assessment is overwhelmingly exam-based, with repeated mentions of , and few or no assignments.

Format shift

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews describe a lecture-heavy class with , and .

Main concern

Students who are weak test-takers may struggle because .

What students said

“Grades are based of four tests and your lowest score gets eliminated so you and not worry about it.”
PSYCH101
“If your not amazing at tests then look for a different professor.”
PSYCH101
“Four tests and a final and the papers!”
PSYCH240

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Reviews clearly show an , but they do not clearly prove open-book, webcam, proctoring, or closed-book rules.

Test-Only GradingMultiple Choice FinalLowest Test DroppedLecture-Note Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and exams based mainly on lecture notes, with the lowest regular test often dropped.

Four TestsFinal ExamLowest Test DroppedLecture-Note Exams
“ as well.”
PSYCH101
“ ....must go to class!”
PSYCH101
“Four tests and a final and the papers!”
PSYCH240

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I would definitely reccommend Neswald to anyone. His class is almost entirely based on notes, and everything you need is there.”

Voice snapshots generated from 40 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and workload. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“He is a good teacher. as long as you study for them a bit.”

📝

92/100

“Grades only on tests, which makes it hard for people who do not test well, no or homework”

⚖️ Effort For Grade

70/100

“It isn't super easy, but as long as .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He keeps it interesting and is pretty funny.
  • .
  • one of the best psych teachers i've had. he loves the subject and is great at teaching it.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Grades are based of four tests and your lowest score gets eliminated so you and not worry about it.
  • If you aren't good just taking tests not a !
  • Doesn't boost your grade if and does not give .

Theme 3

🧾 About Workload

  • No homework at all, only 4 tests and your lowest score is dropped.
  • night in the book, but the material is covered the next day in class, so there's no need.

Data context

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Analysis sample

40

Recent reviews read by the AI

40

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 40 in-person reviews across many years with , and workload.

Inside 40 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 510
3 out of 55
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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