[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.170819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTUyNzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593353","instructor_name":"Gregory Van Rybroek","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2024-11-14 22:32:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the best professors I've had at this school. He is incredibly witty and super interesting. Him and Professor Caldwell are a great team and both work at the Mendota Mental Health Institute and I loved listening to their stories. Quizzes are fairly easily if you show up to lecture and listen. I would take this class again in a heartbeat!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593353","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.170819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ5ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593353","instructor_name":"Gregory Van Rybroek","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2024-05-13 16:03:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super interesting class! If you attend class, the quizzes will be easy. The whole grade is based on four 40-question quizzes. Funny guys!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593353","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.170819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTg4NzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593353","instructor_name":"Gregory Van Rybroek","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2023-12-09 18:07:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Psych 401 is fascinating and enjoyable if you let the class structure be a little chaotic. Greg cares a lot about the topics and sometimes his lectures are boring, but his personality makes it significantly more enjoyable. Mike who he co-teaches with is a fantastic lecturer- This class has almost 0 homework, 4 heavy exams, and don't skip class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593353","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.170819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTk0NDMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593353","instructor_name":"Gregory Van Rybroek","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2022-12-06 21:43:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was an interesting lecturer, pretty funny and engaging. Sometimes lectures with him felt really long, but he cares and is super educated and involved with the topic. The class was super interesting, would definitely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593353","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.170819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mzc1MDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593353","instructor_name":"Gregory Van Rybroek","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2021-12-05 23:48:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"flys through lecture (voice speed not time) is not sensitive to students needs","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593353","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:58.170819+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDI3Nzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2593353","instructor_name":"Gregory Van Rybroek","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2020-06-11 17:18:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took the class in Fall. Co-teaches the class with another guy, both work as psychologists full-time. Exams are hard, but pay attention to the advice they give you about what to study because it's right on point with the exam materials. He's a little strange and harder to follow than his colleague, but I really enjoyed the class overall!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2593353","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:36.465667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMjI0NTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143352","instructor_name":"Michael Caldwell","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2026-06-04 20:42:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"LOVE THIS CLASS! Very interesting lectures, explained all content in plain English. Very entertaining storyteller (all relevant examples, not tangents). Really funny and will occasionally say something out-of-pocket to keep us engaged during evening lectures. No homework, pretty easy tests. Testified in the Slenderman case!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143352","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:36.465667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTg1NTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143352","instructor_name":"Michael Caldwell","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2025-01-22 06:48:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. co-teaches with a colleague, both very kind. Content is interesting & interspersed with jokes/videos, though lectures drain on. They legit highlight the most important stuff in the slides--this is what they test you on. Exams are straightforward if you go to lectures & pay attention. 3 exams, 3 EASY discussion posts, 1 cum. final, attendance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143352","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:36.465667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzE5NDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143352","instructor_name":"Michael Caldwell","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2024-12-16 06:17:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"You are only graded on discussion posts and exams, plus attendance at the END of class. There is zero outline for any of the exams despite him giving 60+ slide decks every lecture, which he just reads off of in the most painfully boring voice. I emailed him and the TA replied saying I shouldn't be burdening him with an email ? I hated this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143352","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:36.465667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjAxODcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143352","instructor_name":"Michael Caldwell","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2024-04-18 15:58:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Michael's lectures were always entertaining and interesting! Even though it was a late class, I was still motivated to go to listen to him lecture. His and the other lecturer's experience shines through during their lectures. I love to hear the stories and background of their careers. They both were very knowledgeable and experienced!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143352","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:36.465667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2OTk0MzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143352","instructor_name":"Michael Caldwell","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2022-12-06 21:38:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super funny, he also taught with another professor. Lectures were super engaging and the topic was really interesting too. There were two books they say you need for class, but you don't really need to read anything. You're graded by 3 quizzes, 3 discussion posts (super easy), and 1 final cumulative exam. Definitely take the class.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143352","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:36.465667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mzc1MDgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143352","instructor_name":"Michael Caldwell","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2021-12-05 23:47:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dry lectures but quizzes are easy enough","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143352","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:36.465667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTQzMzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143352","instructor_name":"Michael Caldwell","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2020-12-03 22:27:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are ridiculously hard. they expect you to remember random numbers from lectures. tests cover about 15 lectures worth of material and readings. Readings are also dense and usually 20 pages per class. Tests expect you to pull certain things from readings based on the author, super hard. Tests are monitored by honorlock.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143352","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:36.465667+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDI3Nzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1143352","instructor_name":"Michael Caldwell","course_label":"PSYCH401","course_id":"PSYCH 401","course_uid":"course_526f18ca6acb94527ee8f083","review_date":"2020-06-11 17:16:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took the class in Fall. Co-teaches the class with another guy, both work as psychologists full-time. Exams are hard, but pay attention to the advice they give you about what to study because it's right on point with the exam materials. Overall, I really enjoyed this class! Almost every class broke up the long lecture with interesting/funny videos.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1143352","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]