Lecture, four hours. General introduction including topics in cognitive, experimental, personality, developmental, social, and clinical psychology; six hours of psychological research and a grade of C or better required of all departmental premajors. P/NP or letter grading.

Review Summary

Clarity
10.0 / 10
Organization
10.0 / 10
Time
5-10 hrs/week
Overall
10.0 / 10

Reviews

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2021 Online
    Grade: A+

    Professor Smith was so sweet and cared a lot about her students. The course was not hard, and the topics were pretty interesting. Recommend to all students!

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    This class is super interesting and a very easy intro to psychology. You go over some brain anatomy and a lot of cognitive topics. You also have to make some surveys and analyze the data you collect, but it's super simple. Part of the class is also participating in SONA studies, which gives you some insight into some psych research topics

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    I really enjoyed psych 10. Very straightforward and clear. The professor was very understanding and very helpful when we needed help. Her office hours were a blast. All the ta's were helpful as well. The midterms and exams were straightforward and very fair.

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    I thought this class was fairly easy and interesting. Provided a solid introduction to psychology concepts. I did not enjoy the group project, but that was largely due to my group members. Overall I highly recommend this course.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    The lectures were extremely engaging despite it being a 2 hour long lecture. This is because she presents topics in a very intriguing way and includes lots of videos/interactive activities.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A

    The class was very straight-forward. Both the midterm and final were timed but online, so they were relatively easy and most answers were pulled from the slides.

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2022 In-Person
    Grade: A+

    Strong professor who gives lots of opportunities to learn the material. I would suggest taking it with this professor especially if you are not a psych major, as she tailors the curriculum to help with pre-med and pre-dental exams.

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Paquitte Smith is an amazing teacher. She's concise and clear to the point. Definitely take her class if you can.

    Quarter Taken: Winter 2023 In-Person
    Grade: B

    tHIS PROFESSOR IS A GOAT!! ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ

    Quarter Taken: Spring 2023 In-Person
    Grade: A

    Very memorization based class. Took as a filler in my schedule, did not satisfy any GE's for me, but was still able to get an A with minimal attention paid in class. Just make sure to get the required SONA credits done early, preferably within the first 3 weeks, and memorizing concepts is much of the effort you need to put to get an A.

Course

Previously taught
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Grading Information

  • Has a group project

  • Attendance not required

  • 2 midterms

  • Finals week final

  • 35% recommend the textbook

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