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Grading can be picky.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:33.062840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTc1MTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1285541","instructor_name":"Catherine Auger","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2010-05-11 16:15:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible at responding to emails. Goes through powerpoints too fast. Gives useless info in class. Brags about her son instead of teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:33.062840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTUxMDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1285541","instructor_name":"Catherine Auger","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2010-05-08 01:59:47 +0000 UTC","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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:33.062840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTMxNzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1285541","instructor_name":"Catherine Auger","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2010-05-05 21:06:53 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:33.062840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NzQ2MDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1285541","instructor_name":"Catherine Auger","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2010-01-21 22:29:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Another example of a professor at UW Madison who is sub-par. Wasted class time with useless anecdotes, often went through slides too fast. The best part of the class - when she introduced relevant research - was abruptly stopped midway through the course. She's the type whose lack of competence shows when she dances (verbally) around questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:33.062840+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTI1Nzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1285541","instructor_name":"Catherine Auger","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2009-08-16 22:26:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"wonderful professor! lectures are very interesting and she does a good job of explaining very complex things. she also has a great sense of humor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1285541","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTA5NTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2026-05-12 23:24:17 +0000 UTC","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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMTA4MzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2026-05-12 21:36:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"The fact that I received a higher grade in Organic Chemistry 2 (CHEM345) than this class says what you need to know about the course. While the professor is nice, he doesn't actually promote much learning of the material because the 3 exams, which are the only things contributing to your grade, strictly test whether you can memorize his slides. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU0OTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2025-05-04 23:04:47 +0000 UTC","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. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU0MTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2025-05-04 21:39:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Give me 100% for the final because of interruptions. Professsor Saalmann is the best.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTUzMjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2025-05-04 20:10:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"THE GOATTTTTT","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTQxNzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2025-05-03 02:57:38 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzczMzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2025-03-15 02:24:14 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjI0MjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2025-01-30 23:32:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grade was divided by 3 exams, which worried me, but they were all easy if you REALLY studied. Yuri is amazing at explaining difficult concepts, and is extremely knowledgeable in neuroscience. His exams weren't written to trick you, but to actually test if you understood the concepts. I recommend rewatching lecture recordings as a study tool!! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDc4NjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2024-05-16 18:50:26 +0000 UTC","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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDU2NzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2024-05-14 03:13:05 +0000 UTC","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. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQ4MzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2024-05-03 00:55:16 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzQ0ODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2024-05-02 20:22:01 +0000 UTC","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. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODQ1MzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2024-01-08 02:10:24 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTg3NTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2023-05-25 04:50:44 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTA4MDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2023-05-12 15:32:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yuri is a great lecturer. He was very organized and structured his lectures well. The class itself was tough because there is so much content. It isn't his fault that the lectures are dry and dense- it's the content. I went to his office hours many times and he is so nice and helpful! It's unfortunate that the only grades in this class are 3 exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODk0NDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2023-05-11 04:38:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Saalman is really knowledgable, making lectures fascinating, but also waters the concepts down enough that they're easy to digest. Exams are really fair as long as you put the work in and know the general takeaways from the material. I'd definitely recommend taking a class with him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzc0MjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2022-05-19 10:11:33 +0000 UTC","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! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTQxOTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2022-04-25 00:48:03 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDE4NTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2022-04-04 20:12:13 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTk5MTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2022-03-30 23:51:25 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzIyNzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2021-05-06 16:19:41 +0000 UTC","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 .","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTg0NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2021-04-20 20:01:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were pretty dense and the course depends solely on exams. So long as you take good notes and pay attention, the class isnt remarkably difficult or boring.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDY3ODIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2021-03-24 04:12:24 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODI5MDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2019-05-09 21:26:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yuri was an alright professor, but his lecturing was difficult to follow. At times it was so dense that I couldn't write everything down and other times he would spend 15 minutes explaining the setup of a study that we weren't even tested on. The class is graded on 3 multiple choice exams which range from easy to impossibly specific.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODEyNDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2019-05-08 18:11:22 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDI1MDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2018-05-08 14:22:41 +0000 UTC","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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzAzMTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2017-05-13 14:03:22 +0000 UTC","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.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.743969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzU2NjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1942437","instructor_name":"Yuri Saalmann","course_label":"PSYCH454","course_id":"PSYCH 454","course_uid":"course_0593d58e1f8ad103506a6dfe","review_date":"2015-11-06 01:50:09 +0000 UTC","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. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1942437","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]