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GREAT professor.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-01-08 02:10:24 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"e76e9584ee4cae6143ae9f90\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODQ1MzM2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Fantastic lecturer. Lectures are not mandatory; records and posts online. 3 midterm exams, no final. Reading textbook not necessary but interesting. To prep for exams, recommend Anki. Memorize as much as you can within reason, start studying 1 week out from exam. Exams are very straightforward but a ton of content. 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Exams are the only grade but honestly if you memorize the slides, specifically the summaries, you should have no problem passing with a high grade.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-03 00:55:16 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"1000e817a912b5c58342e535\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQ4MzI3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The topic was interesting to follow, but most of the time it made me feel inorganized throughout the 75min lecture because too many things were covered. Recordings & slides are given which are somehow :( helpful for the exam preparation. VERY test-heavy, only based on 3 exams. As long as you memorize all the notes, you can get an A for this class. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-14 03:13:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"d51cf2c0d08375e329678da1\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDU2NzAx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The class is only 3 exams, meaning lectures should be the focus of your studying. Reading was unnecessary, all info could be found on the slides. It is A LOT of info, so it is best to start studying early. I struggled to get the A, because while I got a 91 on the first two exams (68/75 on both), I would've needed a 74/75 to get an A, too hard to do\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-16 18:50:26 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"2a51459c68ffee2f27692b9f\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDc4NjAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is fun but I did find him easy to tune out. There is a lot packed into each lecture so you have to really study for the tests (no last minute cramming - found out the hard way) but manageable. It's a little scary to only be graded by tests.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-03-15 02:24:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"0c1a58ad16d3323453a9bf5c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzczMzgy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures were helpful but hard to stay engaged- all the content already on the slides. LOTS of content to remember BUT if you study ALL content you can maybe do well. Memorize every word of the slides. Lectures are recorded, but it's easier to get through them in person. His accent is awesome. Not super fun unless you're nerdy. Overall, great man.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-03 02:57:38 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"39ed82aa4764d1688655411e\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTQxNzEw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"THE GOATTTTTT\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-04 20:10:49 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"b6497af902344433ba5b6fc5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTUzMjgz\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Give me 100% for the final because of interruptions. Professsor Saalmann is the best.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-04 21:39:37 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"340a58a38bc65b01818262a2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU0MTcx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is a smart, caring man who has lots of passion for the subject. Psych 454 is graded on strictly three exams which are not difficult, but you must study all the lecture material that is posted online. Very fun guy and makes the lecture seem interesting, with genuine care for all his students. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-04 23:04:47 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"32bc4a6dae66107f2050bad4\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU0OTQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Dr. Saalman is a nice guy, but the way this class is laid out is very frustrating. You're only graded on 3 exams and can only get 5/75 questions wrong on each exam to get an A in the course. There are no useful study materials so you basically just have to memorize all the slides, without really understanding what is actually going on. Good luck\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2026-05-12 23:24:17 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"7b882b400a7946913a7b9f65\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTA5NTYx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"}],\"evidence_count\":20,\"review_ids\":[\"f8d473d233467e1f71b2d673\",\"b91a37118c1eb8d42b383be0\",\"faf415483859e71ab71f1785\",\"9b2e4ad6aa161dd4c1276863\",\"3a313ddb9389492a020c0f67\",\"0e4bd86a591d058ad1c88911\",\"c0550c6f66654e3637677038\",\"4c4d5d1ea66dc50fdc4876cc\",\"67b04d71ec074286fe0a69a2\",\"e76e9584ee4cae6143ae9f90\",\"e8dfc26a298f5d8b3f38bd87\",\"1000e817a912b5c58342e535\",\"d51cf2c0d08375e329678da1\",\"2a51459c68ffee2f27692b9f\",\"0c1a58ad16d3323453a9bf5c\",\"39ed82aa4764d1688655411e\",\"b6497af902344433ba5b6fc5\",\"340a58a38bc65b01818262a2\",\"32bc4a6dae66107f2050bad4\",\"7b882b400a7946913a7b9f65\"],\"scope\":{\"historical\":true,\"instructors\":[{\"id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\"}],\"review_year_end\":\"2026\",\"review_year_start\":\"2017\"},\"sentiment\":\"mixed\",\"summary\":\"Graded solely on 3 exams. Exams are fair and slide-based but require extensive memorization. Some find the volume overwhelming.\"},{\"aspect\":\"workload\",\"evidence\":[{\"comment\":\"You have to read the textbook to do well on the tests. Interesting lectures but doesnt really explain all topics clearly. Grading can be picky.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2010-05-19 19:07:58 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"ce68bea1ead4c75fc64424f0\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1285541\",\"instructor_name\":\"Catherine Auger\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjM2NjI2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541\"},{\"comment\":\"DON'T GET THE TEXTBOOK. Yuri is very clear about what is going to be on the exams and he even includes summary slides at the end which cover at least 50% of the test questions. He posts the slides before class and even posts the recording of the lecture, so if you wanted to you don't have to go (no attendance either). Tests were very fair.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2019-05-08 18:11:22 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"b91a37118c1eb8d42b383be0\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxODEyNDEx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The class is only graded off of 3 exams. That said, this class is very straightforward and you only need to memorize the slides. Simply make a Quizlet or Anki deck and you'll be good to go. I spend minimal time on this class, not very stressful at all. Readings are not necessary, don't buy the textbook.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2021-03-24 04:12:24 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"faf415483859e71ab71f1785\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDY3ODIw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is a very nice professor but you are only graded off of three exams. The exams are reasonable but expect to memorize A LOT of material. Everything you need to know is on the slides but the questions can be very specific .\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2021-05-06 16:19:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"9b2e4ad6aa161dd4c1276863\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzIyNzEy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The tests are all completely based on memorization of the slides. It's not that difficult to do well, but it's a lot of memorization. The grade was also solely based off of 3 exams and it took almost a month to get our grades back on them.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-03-30 23:51:25 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"3a313ddb9389492a020c0f67\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTk5MTEz\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Great lecturer and class is only based on 3 exams. Textbook not required. Exams are multiple choice and based on the slides. Not difficult but expect lots of information to memorize.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-04-04 20:12:13 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"0e4bd86a591d058ad1c88911\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDE4NTEw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The professor is amazing and being silly and having interesting content. That being said, it is ONLY 3 exams. That's it. No homework, no nothing. It's 33% each. Also the lectures are a bit dry since it's purely memorization of 100+ slides per exam.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-04-25 00:48:03 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"c0550c6f66654e3637677038\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTQxOTY2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Professor Saalmann was great! No final, instead, the overall grade was based on 3 exams regarding lecture material. As long as you study the slides, you will do just fine! He was also an incredible lecturer and explained neuro concepts in a way that made so much more sense than previous classes I've been in. Highly recommend! \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-05-19 10:11:33 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"4c4d5d1ea66dc50fdc4876cc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzc0MjAx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"He's a nice guy but lectures are fast however he does record them. There aren't discussion sections. You have 3 tests and nothing else to be graded on. The class is fascinating. Read the textbook if you are struggling. Memorize all the slides for exams, unfortunately I found this difficult due to the sheer content volume. This was a hard class.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2023-05-25 04:50:44 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"67b04d71ec074286fe0a69a2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTg3NTQw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"One of the best lecturers I've had on campus. Class is 3 exams each worth 33% of your grade. If you watch the lectures and memorize all of the information on the slides you can get an A for sure. Exams are fair, mostly based on anatomy. Know each term and it's function or role within a circuit. GREAT professor.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-01-08 02:10:24 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"e76e9584ee4cae6143ae9f90\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODQ1MzM2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Fantastic lecturer. Lectures are not mandatory; records and posts online. 3 midterm exams, no final. Reading textbook not necessary but interesting. To prep for exams, recommend Anki. Memorize as much as you can within reason, start studying 1 week out from exam. Exams are very straightforward but a ton of content. Any questions post to piazza. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-02 20:22:01 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"e8dfc26a298f5d8b3f38bd87\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQ0ODAw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures very well organized and he knows what he is talking about. Manages to make the lectures okay to go to when it is a rather dry material just because of the subject. Exams are the only grade but honestly if you memorize the slides, specifically the summaries, you should have no problem passing with a high grade.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-03 00:55:16 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"1000e817a912b5c58342e535\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQ4MzI3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The topic was interesting to follow, but most of the time it made me feel inorganized throughout the 75min lecture because too many things were covered. Recordings & slides are given which are somehow :( helpful for the exam preparation. VERY test-heavy, only based on 3 exams. As long as you memorize all the notes, you can get an A for this class. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-14 03:13:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"d51cf2c0d08375e329678da1\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDU2NzAx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The class is only 3 exams, meaning lectures should be the focus of your studying. Reading was unnecessary, all info could be found on the slides. It is A LOT of info, so it is best to start studying early. I struggled to get the A, because while I got a 91 on the first two exams (68/75 on both), I would've needed a 74/75 to get an A, too hard to do\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-16 18:50:26 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"2a51459c68ffee2f27692b9f\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDc4NjAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is fun but I did find him easy to tune out. There is a lot packed into each lecture so you have to really study for the tests (no last minute cramming - found out the hard way) but manageable. It's a little scary to only be graded by tests.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-03-15 02:24:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"0c1a58ad16d3323453a9bf5c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzczMzgy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures were helpful but hard to stay engaged- all the content already on the slides. LOTS of content to remember BUT if you study ALL content you can maybe do well. Memorize every word of the slides. Lectures are recorded, but it's easier to get through them in person. His accent is awesome. Not super fun unless you're nerdy. Overall, great man.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-03 02:57:38 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"39ed82aa4764d1688655411e\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTQxNzEw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is a smart, caring man who has lots of passion for the subject. Psych 454 is graded on strictly three exams which are not difficult, but you must study all the lecture material that is posted online. Very fun guy and makes the lecture seem interesting, with genuine care for all his students. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-04 23:04:47 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"32bc4a6dae66107f2050bad4\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU0OTQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Dr. Saalman is a nice guy, but the way this class is laid out is very frustrating. You're only graded on 3 exams and can only get 5/75 questions wrong on each exam to get an A in the course. There are no useful study materials so you basically just have to memorize all the slides, without really understanding what is actually going on. 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I'd definitely recommend taking a class with him!\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2023-05-11 04:38:19 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"e67db626802bdf9855957f68\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODk0NDE2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"By far the worst professor I've had. Not only is she completely unclear in her teaching, but outside of class she refused to provide help. She was consistently unable to answer questions in class and her powerpoints were unorganized and full of errors. This should have been a great class, but her incompetence ruined it. Impossible exams. Very mean.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2010-05-05 21:06:53 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"107ccae9dd4e2bd2b13388f6\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1285541\",\"instructor_name\":\"Catherine Auger\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTMxNzA3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541\"},{\"comment\":\"I thought this would be a good class, but it was awful. powerpoints aren't helpful, she's unable to answer questions, and exams are a poor representation of the material. the grading on the exams is also extremely frustrating. she seems like a nice woman, but she's a terrible professor\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2010-05-08 01:59:47 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"a5b9a087548964eefade1dd1\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1285541\",\"instructor_name\":\"Catherine Auger\",\"quality_rating\":1,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTUxMDU0\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541\"},{\"comment\":\"Terrible at responding to emails. Goes through powerpoints too fast. Gives useless info in class. Brags about her son instead of teaching.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2010-05-11 16:15:28 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"4c39b4f829e4955b3de7e0d9\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1285541\",\"instructor_name\":\"Catherine Auger\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTc1MTEx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541\"}],\"evidence_count\":6,\"review_ids\":[\"f4add253d8d3dbdd379e8455\",\"aefc137c7b97633908a1f897\",\"e67db626802bdf9855957f68\",\"107ccae9dd4e2bd2b13388f6\",\"a5b9a087548964eefade1dd1\",\"4c39b4f829e4955b3de7e0d9\"],\"scope\":{\"historical\":true,\"instructors\":[{\"id\":\"rmp:1285541\",\"name\":\"Catherine Auger\"},{\"id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\"}],\"review_year_end\":\"2023\",\"review_year_start\":\"2010\"},\"sentiment\":\"mixed\",\"summary\":\"Saalmann is praised as an engaging lecturer who clarifies complex concepts. Auger was criticized for unclear teaching and disorganized slides.\"},{\"aspect\":\"assessment\",\"evidence\":[{\"comment\":\"Professor Saalmann was great! He seems really nice and the exams were very fair. However, the only grades for the entire semester are a midterm and a final. I would definitely recommend Yuri's class.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2017-05-13 14:03:22 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"f8d473d233467e1f71b2d673\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzAzMTAw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"DON'T GET THE TEXTBOOK. Yuri is very clear about what is going to be on the exams and he even includes summary slides at the end which cover at least 50% of the test questions. He posts the slides before class and even posts the recording of the lecture, so if you wanted to you don't have to go (no attendance either). Tests were very fair.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2019-05-08 18:11:22 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"b91a37118c1eb8d42b383be0\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxODEyNDEx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The class is only graded off of 3 exams. That said, this class is very straightforward and you only need to memorize the slides. Simply make a Quizlet or Anki deck and you'll be good to go. I spend minimal time on this class, not very stressful at all. Readings are not necessary, don't buy the textbook.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2021-03-24 04:12:24 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"faf415483859e71ab71f1785\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDY3ODIw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is a very nice professor but you are only graded off of three exams. The exams are reasonable but expect to memorize A LOT of material. Everything you need to know is on the slides but the questions can be very specific .\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2021-05-06 16:19:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"9b2e4ad6aa161dd4c1276863\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzIyNzEy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The tests are all completely based on memorization of the slides. It's not that difficult to do well, but it's a lot of memorization. The grade was also solely based off of 3 exams and it took almost a month to get our grades back on them.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-03-30 23:51:25 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"3a313ddb9389492a020c0f67\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTk5MTEz\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Great lecturer and class is only based on 3 exams. Textbook not required. Exams are multiple choice and based on the slides. Not difficult but expect lots of information to memorize.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-04-04 20:12:13 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"0e4bd86a591d058ad1c88911\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDE4NTEw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The professor is amazing and being silly and having interesting content. That being said, it is ONLY 3 exams. That's it. No homework, no nothing. It's 33% each. Also the lectures are a bit dry since it's purely memorization of 100+ slides per exam.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-04-25 00:48:03 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"c0550c6f66654e3637677038\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTQxOTY2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Professor Saalmann was great! No final, instead, the overall grade was based on 3 exams regarding lecture material. As long as you study the slides, you will do just fine! He was also an incredible lecturer and explained neuro concepts in a way that made so much more sense than previous classes I've been in. Highly recommend! \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-05-19 10:11:33 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"4c4d5d1ea66dc50fdc4876cc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzc0MjAx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"He's a nice guy but lectures are fast however he does record them. There aren't discussion sections. You have 3 tests and nothing else to be graded on. The class is fascinating. Read the textbook if you are struggling. Memorize all the slides for exams, unfortunately I found this difficult due to the sheer content volume. This was a hard class.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2023-05-25 04:50:44 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"67b04d71ec074286fe0a69a2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTg3NTQw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"One of the best lecturers I've had on campus. Class is 3 exams each worth 33% of your grade. If you watch the lectures and memorize all of the information on the slides you can get an A for sure. Exams are fair, mostly based on anatomy. Know each term and it's function or role within a circuit. GREAT professor.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-01-08 02:10:24 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"e76e9584ee4cae6143ae9f90\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODQ1MzM2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Fantastic lecturer. Lectures are not mandatory; records and posts online. 3 midterm exams, no final. Reading textbook not necessary but interesting. To prep for exams, recommend Anki. Memorize as much as you can within reason, start studying 1 week out from exam. Exams are very straightforward but a ton of content. Any questions post to piazza. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-02 20:22:01 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"e8dfc26a298f5d8b3f38bd87\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQ0ODAw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures very well organized and he knows what he is talking about. Manages to make the lectures okay to go to when it is a rather dry material just because of the subject. Exams are the only grade but honestly if you memorize the slides, specifically the summaries, you should have no problem passing with a high grade.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-03 00:55:16 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"1000e817a912b5c58342e535\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQ4MzI3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The topic was interesting to follow, but most of the time it made me feel inorganized throughout the 75min lecture because too many things were covered. Recordings & slides are given which are somehow :( helpful for the exam preparation. VERY test-heavy, only based on 3 exams. As long as you memorize all the notes, you can get an A for this class. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-14 03:13:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"d51cf2c0d08375e329678da1\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDU2NzAx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The class is only 3 exams, meaning lectures should be the focus of your studying. Reading was unnecessary, all info could be found on the slides. It is A LOT of info, so it is best to start studying early. I struggled to get the A, because while I got a 91 on the first two exams (68/75 on both), I would've needed a 74/75 to get an A, too hard to do\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-16 18:50:26 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"2a51459c68ffee2f27692b9f\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDc4NjAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is fun but I did find him easy to tune out. There is a lot packed into each lecture so you have to really study for the tests (no last minute cramming - found out the hard way) but manageable. It's a little scary to only be graded by tests.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-03-15 02:24:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"0c1a58ad16d3323453a9bf5c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzczMzgy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures were helpful but hard to stay engaged- all the content already on the slides. LOTS of content to remember BUT if you study ALL content you can maybe do well. Memorize every word of the slides. Lectures are recorded, but it's easier to get through them in person. His accent is awesome. Not super fun unless you're nerdy. Overall, great man.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-03 02:57:38 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"39ed82aa4764d1688655411e\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTQxNzEw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"THE GOATTTTTT\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-04 20:10:49 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"b6497af902344433ba5b6fc5\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTUzMjgz\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Give me 100% for the final because of interruptions. Professsor Saalmann is the best.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-04 21:39:37 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"340a58a38bc65b01818262a2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU0MTcx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is a smart, caring man who has lots of passion for the subject. Psych 454 is graded on strictly three exams which are not difficult, but you must study all the lecture material that is posted online. Very fun guy and makes the lecture seem interesting, with genuine care for all his students. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-04 23:04:47 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"32bc4a6dae66107f2050bad4\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU0OTQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Dr. Saalman is a nice guy, but the way this class is laid out is very frustrating. You're only graded on 3 exams and can only get 5/75 questions wrong on each exam to get an A in the course. There are no useful study materials so you basically just have to memorize all the slides, without really understanding what is actually going on. Good luck\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2026-05-12 23:24:17 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"7b882b400a7946913a7b9f65\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTA5NTYx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"}],\"evidence_count\":20,\"review_ids\":[\"f8d473d233467e1f71b2d673\",\"b91a37118c1eb8d42b383be0\",\"faf415483859e71ab71f1785\",\"9b2e4ad6aa161dd4c1276863\",\"3a313ddb9389492a020c0f67\",\"0e4bd86a591d058ad1c88911\",\"c0550c6f66654e3637677038\",\"4c4d5d1ea66dc50fdc4876cc\",\"67b04d71ec074286fe0a69a2\",\"e76e9584ee4cae6143ae9f90\",\"e8dfc26a298f5d8b3f38bd87\",\"1000e817a912b5c58342e535\",\"d51cf2c0d08375e329678da1\",\"2a51459c68ffee2f27692b9f\",\"0c1a58ad16d3323453a9bf5c\",\"39ed82aa4764d1688655411e\",\"b6497af902344433ba5b6fc5\",\"340a58a38bc65b01818262a2\",\"32bc4a6dae66107f2050bad4\",\"7b882b400a7946913a7b9f65\"],\"scope\":{\"historical\":true,\"instructors\":[{\"id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\"}],\"review_year_end\":\"2026\",\"review_year_start\":\"2017\"},\"sentiment\":\"mixed\",\"summary\":\"Graded solely on 3 exams. Exams are fair and slide-based but require extensive memorization. Some find the volume overwhelming.\"},{\"aspect\":\"workload\",\"evidence\":[{\"comment\":\"You have to read the textbook to do well on the tests. Interesting lectures but doesnt really explain all topics clearly. Grading can be picky.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2010-05-19 19:07:58 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"ce68bea1ead4c75fc64424f0\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1285541\",\"instructor_name\":\"Catherine Auger\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjM2NjI2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541\"},{\"comment\":\"DON'T GET THE TEXTBOOK. Yuri is very clear about what is going to be on the exams and he even includes summary slides at the end which cover at least 50% of the test questions. He posts the slides before class and even posts the recording of the lecture, so if you wanted to you don't have to go (no attendance either). Tests were very fair.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2019-05-08 18:11:22 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"b91a37118c1eb8d42b383be0\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMxODEyNDEx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The class is only graded off of 3 exams. That said, this class is very straightforward and you only need to memorize the slides. Simply make a Quizlet or Anki deck and you'll be good to go. I spend minimal time on this class, not very stressful at all. Readings are not necessary, don't buy the textbook.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2021-03-24 04:12:24 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"faf415483859e71ab71f1785\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDY3ODIw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is a very nice professor but you are only graded off of three exams. The exams are reasonable but expect to memorize A LOT of material. Everything you need to know is on the slides but the questions can be very specific .\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2021-05-06 16:19:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"9b2e4ad6aa161dd4c1276863\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzIyNzEy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The tests are all completely based on memorization of the slides. It's not that difficult to do well, but it's a lot of memorization. The grade was also solely based off of 3 exams and it took almost a month to get our grades back on them.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-03-30 23:51:25 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"3a313ddb9389492a020c0f67\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":2,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTk5MTEz\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Great lecturer and class is only based on 3 exams. Textbook not required. Exams are multiple choice and based on the slides. Not difficult but expect lots of information to memorize.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-04-04 20:12:13 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"0e4bd86a591d058ad1c88911\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDE4NTEw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The professor is amazing and being silly and having interesting content. That being said, it is ONLY 3 exams. That's it. No homework, no nothing. It's 33% each. Also the lectures are a bit dry since it's purely memorization of 100+ slides per exam.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-04-25 00:48:03 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"c0550c6f66654e3637677038\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTQxOTY2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Professor Saalmann was great! No final, instead, the overall grade was based on 3 exams regarding lecture material. As long as you study the slides, you will do just fine! He was also an incredible lecturer and explained neuro concepts in a way that made so much more sense than previous classes I've been in. Highly recommend! \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2022-05-19 10:11:33 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"4c4d5d1ea66dc50fdc4876cc\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzc0MjAx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"He's a nice guy but lectures are fast however he does record them. There aren't discussion sections. You have 3 tests and nothing else to be graded on. The class is fascinating. Read the textbook if you are struggling. Memorize all the slides for exams, unfortunately I found this difficult due to the sheer content volume. This was a hard class.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2023-05-25 04:50:44 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":5,\"id\":\"67b04d71ec074286fe0a69a2\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTg3NTQw\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"One of the best lecturers I've had on campus. Class is 3 exams each worth 33% of your grade. If you watch the lectures and memorize all of the information on the slides you can get an A for sure. Exams are fair, mostly based on anatomy. Know each term and it's function or role within a circuit. GREAT professor.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-01-08 02:10:24 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"e76e9584ee4cae6143ae9f90\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODQ1MzM2\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Fantastic lecturer. Lectures are not mandatory; records and posts online. 3 midterm exams, no final. Reading textbook not necessary but interesting. To prep for exams, recommend Anki. Memorize as much as you can within reason, start studying 1 week out from exam. Exams are very straightforward but a ton of content. 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Exams are the only grade but honestly if you memorize the slides, specifically the summaries, you should have no problem passing with a high grade.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-03 00:55:16 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"1000e817a912b5c58342e535\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQ4MzI3\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The topic was interesting to follow, but most of the time it made me feel inorganized throughout the 75min lecture because too many things were covered. Recordings & slides are given which are somehow :( helpful for the exam preparation. VERY test-heavy, only based on 3 exams. As long as you memorize all the notes, you can get an A for this class. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-14 03:13:05 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"d51cf2c0d08375e329678da1\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDU2NzAx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"The class is only 3 exams, meaning lectures should be the focus of your studying. Reading was unnecessary, all info could be found on the slides. It is A LOT of info, so it is best to start studying early. I struggled to get the A, because while I got a 91 on the first two exams (68/75 on both), I would've needed a 74/75 to get an A, too hard to do\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2024-05-16 18:50:26 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"2a51459c68ffee2f27692b9f\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":3,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDc4NjAy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Yuri is fun but I did find him easy to tune out. There is a lot packed into each lecture so you have to really study for the tests (no last minute cramming - found out the hard way) but manageable. It's a little scary to only be graded by tests.\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-03-15 02:24:14 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":4,\"id\":\"0c1a58ad16d3323453a9bf5c\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":4,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzczMzgy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Lectures were helpful but hard to stay engaged- all the content already on the slides. LOTS of content to remember BUT if you study ALL content you can maybe do well. Memorize every word of the slides. Lectures are recorded, but it's easier to get through them in person. His accent is awesome. Not super fun unless you're nerdy. 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Very fun guy and makes the lecture seem interesting, with genuine care for all his students. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2025-05-04 23:04:47 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":3,\"id\":\"32bc4a6dae66107f2050bad4\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU0OTQy\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Dr. Saalman is a nice guy, but the way this class is laid out is very frustrating. You're only graded on 3 exams and can only get 5/75 questions wrong on each exam to get an A in the course. There are no useful study materials so you basically just have to memorize all the slides, without really understanding what is actually going on. 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Textbook often unnecessary. Saalmann's class is manageable with early study; Auger's was stressful.\"},{\"aspect\":\"organization\",\"evidence\":[{\"comment\":\"I don't exaggerate when I say Yuri is likely the best Psych professor UW has. The material is always interesting and you can tell he goes the extra mile (a marathon if you make contact first) to reach out to students. All-around great person. Behavioral neuroscience (454) and Neural basis of cognitive control (411) come highly recommended. \",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2015-11-06 01:50:09 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"f4add253d8d3dbdd379e8455\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzU2NjE1\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"Great professor who always went into a lot of detail in his lectures. It was clear of what he wanted you to know. Tested only on what was covered in lectures. Exams were always fair, questions were usually more about broad topics rather than specific little details. Learned so much from this class, and it was very interesting. One of the best at UW\",\"course_id\":\"PSYCH 454\",\"date\":\"2018-05-08 14:22:41 +0000 UTC\",\"difficulty_rating\":2,\"id\":\"aefc137c7b97633908a1f897\",\"instructor_id\":\"rmp:1942437\",\"instructor_name\":\"Yuri Saalmann\",\"quality_rating\":5,\"source_review_id\":\"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDI1MDkx\",\"source_url\":\"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437\"},{\"comment\":\"DON'T GET THE TEXTBOOK. Yuri is very clear about what is going to be on the exams and he even includes summary slides at the end which cover at least 50% of the test questions. He posts the slides before class and even posts the recording of the lecture, so if you wanted to you don't have to go (no attendance either). 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