The best aspect of the course was the entertaining and engaging professor. He drew on his vast knowledge of abnormal psychology and included personal stories in his lectures. The worst aspect of the course was the difficult and sometimes ambiguous multiple choice exams that determined student grades. The course could improve if the exam questions were reevaluated to match what students were learning in class lectures and if students got some kind of outline or review before the exams. It would also help if students had more, supporting material like lecture notes. Prospective students should know that the class is entertaining and they just need to keep up with the readings to perform wel in the course.

Students believed the best aspects of this course included the materials and topics covered. Many students found the lectures to be interesting, if a bit long. Many students found that the professor spoke too quickly, and that lectures could drag on. Suggestions for improvement included breaking the class into smaller discussion-based classes to add interactivity and boost student participation. Students also wanted more specific notes on the PowerPoint slides and updated tests with new questions. Prospective students should be prepared to pay attention and take notes during the lecture, and to read the book before taking the exams.

The best part about this course was the clear, concise and funny teaching style of the professor. Students appreciated that the professor made the class interactive with the use of clicker questions, videos, and images, and that she posted lectures on Blackboard and Panopto. Students were warned when uncomfortable topics, which may relate to them, were coming up so they did not have to attend. Some students felt the class size was too large. This course could be improved by having more exam review sessions and clicker questions. Prospective students should know this course is fascinating and fairly graded. A background in psychology is not necessary to succeed.