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","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDUxNTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2026-01-07 01:54:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Postle is great, especially if you like the course content! He is very passionate about student success, and is quite an engaging lecturer. HIs course flow made it easy to know what you were expected to know for exams, and exams were always do-able. My only regret was not enrolling in the honors section of his class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjY2NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-15 21:26:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Postle is so fun and has a great sense of humor. You can tell he wants you to understand the content. Exams were difficult, but very heavily related to lecture so if you are willing to put in the work and attend class, you will do well. Grade is mostly made up of 3 exams, but some quizzes as a buffer. Would take again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjQ5NTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-15 00:06:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty chill professor overall. The exams were literally just questions from the online HW quizzes either verbatim or just slightly changed. Lectures were interesting, entertaining, and he cared about the class and his students. Only thing was he could not figure out how to record the lectures. Reading the textbook is really helpful as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjQyNTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-14 14:15:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Postle is great! Exam content is super lecture heavy, but readings did help to follow during class as the lectures can be a little disorganized!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjA3MDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-12 16:12:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brad is awesome! He cares SO much about your learning. 1-2 review sessions for each exam, and always willing to answer questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTkyNzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-12 00:14:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brad was very funny, knowledgeable about the topics, and showed interesting real-world examples! His lectures were often disorganized and hard to follow but if you study the quizzes and rewatch lectures the exams are reasonable. There are textbook readings that could be helpful but they weren't necessary to understand the content.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTg2NTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-11 20:59:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's okay, obviously knows what he is talking about which is always a good thing and was able to make real life connections to what we were learning. Study the quizzes for the exams, as the exams are worth 75% of your grade. He can sometimes come off as arrogant or pretentious, but I suppose you'll have that in a professor who studies what he does.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTU3NjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-10 21:56:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely a sweet guy who cares about you and wants you to succeed! The lectures could be a little hard to follow, but do your best and STUDY THE QUIZZES and you will do fine. The first section of the class terrified me, but once I got used to it I didn't have any issues. Also I loved that he gave his smiley faces noses :-)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTUxNTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-10 19:07:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mid honestly. Super dense lectures and exams were hard for me. Always thought I ate it up and would end up getting Bs or Cs. Not my most favorite but could be worse","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTQwMTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-12-10 04:31:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, has a great character, super engaging, if you put in the time to study you will get good grades simple. \nThe best psych class I have taken here for sure. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTU3NDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-11-26 19:10:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Postle is amazing. If you are a psych major and are interested in cognition, take this class. Lectures can be confusing, so I find it easier to watch them on Kaltura, as he has no attendance policy. Exams are based on the lectures and quizzes, and they are very easy if you understand the quizzes, which he provides detailed explanations for. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzkzOTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-11-03 19:49:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brad is a great professor and is super knowledgeable in his field. I took this class as a 1st sem freshman after taking AP psych sophomore year and found it to be fine. Tests are all MCQ and only challenging because of the amount of material covered and not the best structure.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzYyMTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-10-27 19:06:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brad is an great lecturer his class is interesting and you can tell he really knows what is talking about. I mean he literally did papers on some of the case studies we use in the class. The only thing you should know is that he has three mc quizzes which are worth 75% of your grade in total (the rest being free quiz/assignments) they are hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzE4NzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2025-10-15 14:35:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely the worst class I think I've ever taken lol. I think he is a great guy and I like that he is able to have a sense of humor and the man is INSANELY smart, but just because you're smart doesn't mean you can teach. Not good lectures/hardly any slides for notes, ENTIRELY exam based grade, besides some quiz grades, impossible to study for. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzQ4Mzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-12-19 23:50:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super interesting class but there is definitely a lot of content to memorize and be able to understand complicated concepts. He has a very interesting teaching style that not for everyone. He will randomly reference students or make dad-jokes which was endearing but sometimes awkward. Textbook and readings not necessary but help a lot. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Njk3MjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-12-15 22:30:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"You definitely have to put in effort when it comes to doing the quizzes and readings. The lectures are interesting, and postle (although intimidating) has a dad-like sense of humor.  The class is relatively difficult, but if you are willing to put in the work, you can do well. Also tests are about 35-45 questions all MC!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTM5MTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-12-06 17:57:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Postle is overall a very good professor. His material is interesting and he does not require you to purchase a textbook, which is a perk. His lectures were interesting and straightforward. Minimal studying is needed, as long as you do the pre-lecture readings. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDMyNTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-11-23 16:08:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's probably one of the worst professors I've taken at UW. His lectures are disorganized and he continuously takes moments throughout the lecture to stare at his computer. He's pretty nice and will work with you if you're struggling in the class but his \"help\" is not helpful because his exams are very difficult and wordy. Do NOT take this class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzU1MjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-11-08 01:11:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a fine person, but I just don't find his lectures all that intriguing. Also, the wording of the tests doesn't test your knowledge of the actual material so much as it tests your ability to understand what he's saying. Uses very academic jargon which can be difficult to digest, and often there isn't anything explaining the term online. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzM5MzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-11-03 20:24:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"The most unorganized and unprepared professor I've had. Just rambles/goes on tangents during lecture and comes off as rude in an attempt to be funny.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjY3MjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-10-11 16:07:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"awful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODI4MTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-02-04 16:17:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Postle is a nice guy in general but I am so glad I am done with his class. He goes through his material extremely quickly. As everyone else has mentioned, the exams are difficult, and it doesn't help that the three exams make up 75% of your grade. I would study my notes for hours and still get failing grades. Good luck. Go to lecture and work","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzY1NDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-01-18 08:08:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Postle really does care about his students but the content of the class and the way he taught is SO confusing. It wasn't even that the content was hard it was the way he formatted lectures- it almost seemed like he wanted to make it confusing. DO NOT TAKE !","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzAwMzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-01-05 00:15:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"I usually really enjoy anything psych related, but this was a class I dreaded going to every day. I really felt as though I understood the material, but I still didn't do well on exams even after studying a TON. Brad didn't know how to help students with studying tips and understanding material. Going to office hours seemed like a waste of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjAxODE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2021-12-20 02:17:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Quite honestly the most frustrating class I have ever taken. His lectures make virtually no sense and his tests are based pretty much completely on them. He's very understanding and seems like a great guy, but the class itself was not worth it Would never take again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTUxODE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2021-12-16 04:20:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Postle's PSYCH 414 is full of deep and engaging materials that will help you truly appreciate the beauty of this field. The class can be difficult at times but is definitely worth the effort. He is willing to help students outside the class but may seem a bit arrogant and oddly humorous. Tests are fair (based closely on lecture).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTQxMTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2021-12-15 19:28:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Postle is by far the worst professor I've had at this university. There's virtually no practice you get with the material; he always explains content in a roundabout way, and the material is very esoteric. There's only 3 exams, no curve, with weirdly worded questions & he grades very unfairly. Avoid this class at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjMyOTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2021-11-12 21:54:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are long and sometimes dry, but if you take good notes and pay attention, you likely will do fine with minimal study time. Graded on three non-cumulative MC exams and weekly short quiz completion. Readings are minimally relevant. He hosts review sessions and posts his lectures online. His personality takes a little getting used to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODUyNjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2020-01-20 23:38:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Postle has the most incoherent lecture style I have experienced at this university. Refuses to post lecture slides but lectures quickly and jumps from topic to topic. Many resorted to taking pictures of his slides. The readings rarely align with the lectures. So never miss lecture or space out for two seconds :D Exams are written pretentiously","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODQ5MjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2020-01-19 03:50:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures weren't posted online so attendance was mandatory. Brad would go on tangents about topics, so the clear definition of a concept was never given and you weren't sure of what you needed to know on the exam. Exams were worded weirdly which made you question every possible answer. Textbook reading was difficult to understand when from his tb.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzcxNDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2019-11-06 23:05:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"He makes you read from the textbook that he wrote, which is too advanced for this class so it makes it hard to comprehend what you're reading. during lecture, nothing is ever clearly defined, and he can be confusing. the wording of the tests can also be confusing and difficult even if youre well prepared.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTk4MjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2018-02-26 15:48:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class overall was pretty interesting, but way more difficult than it needed to be. He never gave a clear definition for anything, he always used a really roundabout way of describing things. The first exam was terrible, he gives a study guide but you have to think about the answers much deeper than what he asks to get any use. Reading helps.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjgxODE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2017-12-19 19:50:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brad does a great job of explaining concepts with definitions, experiments, and real examples, and he connects course concepts together. Lectures are enjoyable and thought-provoking. Attendance is mandatory because notes or videos are not posted online, but definitely worth going to. Online quizzes are very helpful and only graded by doing them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTk1OTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2017-12-14 11:05:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brad is a great teacher and funny. His lectures can be hard to follow because he dosnt post slides and just talks all lecture without slides. I've never done bad in a class but I did really bad in his class. His exams are super wordy and tough, I talked to other people in the class who thought the same. No matter how hard you study you won't good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTUyMDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2017-12-12 13:30:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are an unreasonable estimation of lecture and textbook understanding, and questions are phrased ineffectively. There is a lot of textbook reading (hundreds of pages) and lecture material is just as important. Brad's constant attempts at distasteful humor distracts from the interesting material, and his personal anecdotes get pretty weird.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODAzNDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2017-10-30 16:23:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brad is hilarious and is a very intelligent guy. The class itself is a little dry but he tries to make it more engaging. He requires reading and quizzes that help your grade. The only downside is the exams and if you miss lecture. They are pretty tricky and everything he says in lecture could be on the exams, so take good notes and do the readings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzIyOTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2012-05-21 14:56:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have a neuro background, the class isn't too bad, but no matter how much you study (whether you're a Neuro major or a Psych major or anything), it's easy to get tripped up on his confusing exam questions. The fact that he won't usually put his slides online means you have to pay VERY close attention during class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjQ1MTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2012-05-09 22:28:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was disappointed in this class, because I was looking forward to it being a really interesting. Instead I was really turned off by his personality, and that made it hard for me to muster the motivation to concentrate. That, and the fact that the lectures were hard to follow in the first place.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjEyNzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2012-05-07 00:10:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is one of those professors who makes test questions impossible to understand unless you're a genius. You really have to know everything to do well on tests and it's not one of the classes  where you can memorize everything. It's a super boring class if you ask me and I would not recommend it to anyone. And I'm a psych major.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0Nzk5OTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2008-09-05 13:17:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"LOVED this class! He is very interesting to listen to in lecture and very helpful outside of class. If you read and take decent notes, you will get a good grade. He holds a review session DURING class before each exam that basically outlines what you need to know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDY0MTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2008-05-13 23:42:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great professor. I highly recommend him. If you prepare well for the exams and attend lecture, you will do fine on the exams. He really cares about his students unlike a lot of professors and is willing to go the extra mile for you to be successful in his  class. Don't freak out at first about the idea of online labs, they are very easy and","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDM2Njgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2008-05-09 11:15:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really hard class.  Brad is dry but does crack the occasional pretty funny joke, but usually tries too hard to make jokes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjc2OTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2006-12-24 01:30:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"hardest class ever. he is so full of himself and the tests are worded terribly. very frusterating, i wouldnt take this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMTY0NDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2006-08-16 13:47:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"exams unfair.  lecture sometimes unclear","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNzMyNTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2005-10-02 21:36:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"SO hard, terrible exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:31.886223+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwOTAwMjU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:381994","instructor_name":"Brad Postle","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2004-05-04 23:26:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brad rocks my box","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/381994","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODQ1Mjg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2024-01-08 01:59:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible course format. You basically do all the learning outside of class, then interact with the material in class through group work. If you actually do it the way he wants, you end up having to teach the material to people in the class who don't do the prep work. If you care about the content of the course and not just the grade, don't take. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzQ5MDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-01-18 08:04:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy class, final grade curved by about 7% if all extra credit was done. Gallimore was not very helpful with most material. Games were only played during lecture, and he even called out a student who was struggling on piazza. However, the TA, Spencer, was beyond amazing. Prepare to teach yourself all material until hell itself freezes over.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzQ0NjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2023-01-17 18:39:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did not learn much from this professor as he would not lecture or teach in class. I often felt like I wasn't sure what to study or review as he did not allow us to look over exams or review. I found he has quite a temper and was often rude to students who asked questions. I don't recommend taking this class with this professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjI4Nzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-12-23 00:36:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gallimore was a solid professor. Extra credit is huge in his class, as is the homework- both pad your grade considerably. The piazza incident the other reviews mention seems pretty consistent with his behavior, he can be condescending at times but is usually pretty helpful and accessible outside of class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTc1MzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-12-18 02:32:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's an horrible professor, he doesn't know how to teach and uses very little technique when he \"teaches\". His class is just a memorization class, that can be passed if you have a photogenic memory. He's very unhelpful and confident about his information, which usually makes no sense. I think he should be re-evaluated as a human with a doctorates. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTAzNTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-12-13 22:30:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He constantly copied word for word from the PowerPoint. I doubt that he never prepares for the course content, and he does not even know some of the chapters well. Also, he does not teach anything during class, so do not expect to learn anything from his in-person lectures. Please avoid his class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDkwNzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-12-13 05:26:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"At first he was okay--he seemed like he cared and wanted us to succeed. The content was fairly digestible, but by the end, he basically gave up. Made us read research articles and provided \"supplemental\" videos that copied them word-for-word with nothing else. He literally banned me from Piazza for asking a question. Avoid this class at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDgwODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-12-12 19:23:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gallimore is okay. I don't really like the class structure. We have 4 parts of homework every couple of days (pretest, make questions, final question, and wrapper) which can feel very repetitive. The tests aren't hard, but the online lectures get really repetitive and dense for an easy test. Nice guy, but he structured the class inconveniently.\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDMxMDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-12-08 18:08:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"He just reads off the slides for lecture and seems like he barely knows the material himself, which made it really difficult to learn. He was also super unorganized and the material was so boring. Exams were fine and attendance was optional. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTE5NDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-11-30 05:46:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Everything else is true. You will be teaching yourself the content, as he only lectures for ten minutes in class and the rest is games or activities. The final is cumulative, worth 20%. He offers extra credit a lot and exams are okay, but his lecture videos are awfully boring & he makes you read research papers with little info. He's a nice guy tho","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTA0NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-11-28 22:59:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would highly recommend NOT taking a class with Gallimore. He seems like a good researcher, but he really is not a teacher. I feel like most students can teach themselves the content MUCH more effectively themselves than by going to class. Wait until you can take this course with another professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODk1MTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-11-27 18:15:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Gallimore is a fine guy, but he flies through actual material during lectures and we spend the majority of time playing games. I only go to lecture to note what he repeats in lectures from the videos (those topics are tested on in exams) and to get extra credit. Note-taking is mandatory to pass. Interesting class though. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODg5Nzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-11-25 01:34:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures r recorded, not mandatory. Flipped classroom, so ur not actually gaining any new information by going but it's good review and practice of concepts. Sometimes seems like he doesn't know the topics and just repeats the textbook during his lec videos. Exams are easy. Didn't really learn much from the course but hes a sweet guy. awesome hair","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:44.386415+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODc3NDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2520399","instructor_name":"Jonathan Gallimore","course_label":"PSYCH414","course_id":"PSYCH 414","course_uid":"course_42d43988349abb6aa4cec6d4","review_date":"2022-11-22 00:22:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great person, not a great professor. We mostly play Kahoot and other games in lecture, which don't help at all. Extra credit during lectures sometimes. You have to watch a lot of videos on your own. Lots of small homework assignments. 5 exams. A class that you pay for only to teach yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2520399","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]