[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:05.479488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjkzMDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967595","instructor_name":"Nick Buttrick","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2025-12-16 21:55:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Buttrick is very knowledgeable, and a funny guy, doesn't feel like a professor but more like a friend. He understands his material well and teaches it well. He's also very forgiving with grading, and he knows you are human. Great guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967595","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:05.479488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzkyMDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967595","instructor_name":"Nick Buttrick","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2024-12-20 03:45:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is a lot of reading, but it is manageable. Lectures are mandatory and checked with TopHat, but TopHat has had a lot of issues so I'm not sure if it's going to stay for his next semester. Tests are online and open-note so very manageable to do if you prepare well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967595","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:05.479488+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzg5NTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2967595","instructor_name":"Nick Buttrick","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2024-12-20 00:48:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very knowledgable, well-spoken and his lectures are intriguing. After exams, you can get some points back by doing a \"report\" about your wrong answers. He takes feedback on exams, so if someone points out a mistake, or if over 75% of the students get one wrong, he will regrade that question. However, some readings are long and time-consuming.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2967595","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTI1MDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2018-09-26 17:57:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class itself is very interesting and not very difficult. However, Professor Miyamoto basically told me there was no way I could bring my grade up after I didn't do well on the first test. I went to office hours and reviewed with her and she continuously expressed each time I went in that she doubted that I would be able to do well on her exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDI3NDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2017-04-10 22:47:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wouldn't take this class again. Your grade for the class is determined by three exams that require you to know every extremely specific detail of so many studies you can't possibly keep them all straight. The lectures themselves are interesting, but how anyone gets a passing grade in this class is beyond me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjY3MDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2016-05-29 01:21:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"She knows the material very well and is pretty engaging during lectures. I personally thought that the class was an easy A, but there's a lot of reading for it. You must attend lectures because 80% of test material comes from them. Overall I really liked her and the course. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTMzODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2016-05-10 22:37:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was super interesting! The exams were a little tougher than I had expected, as I thought this class would be an easy A (more like an easy AB/B). I learned a lot, and really enjoyed Professor Miyamoto's lectures. I would definitely recommend this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDM5NjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2016-05-02 17:10:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Go to class, read the textbook, and you will do well. Tests are fair and straightforward. Would highly recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzMzMDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2013-05-10 22:49:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yuri is an awesome professor! Lot of overlap between lecture and the book; easiest psych class I've taken!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNTkzNjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2012-08-21 13:14:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interesting topics presented in a clear manner. A lot of overlap between lecture and text- so even though exams are 80% from lecture, and 20% from text, you really need to know 100% of text since the questions selected from the text material will be the bits that don't overlap w/ lecture. Still pretty easy though, I got 100% on 2 out of 3 exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4Njc4MjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2011-05-29 16:44:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Yuri. In class her accent is not a problem (don't listen to these people), but I will admit sometimes her exam questions are confusing. Overall if you reread the readings and study your notes before the exams, it is fairly easy to get a good grade (I am NOT that smart and got 100 on the final). Also, subject material is so so interesting!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NjQwNzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2011-05-20 14:13:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her accent is funny but in a good way, as she makes fun of herself while seemingly enjoying it. Class material is fun but exam questions can be confusing. However, overall a good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTU2Mzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2011-05-09 00:58:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"The course by itself is super easy. However her English is different which is reflected on the lectures and exam questions. Often, two answers to an exam question mean the same thing. She doesn't take the time to explain all your queries outside class. Overall interesting class but be prepared to face her language issues on the test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTQ4MzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2011-05-07 12:37:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are hard, class is very interesting, want to take more class with her again1","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTQxNTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2011-05-06 11:01:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great class. Even though attendance was pretty much mandatory, I actually looked forward to going every week. Like past comments have said, she has a pretty strong accent, but nothing that I couldn't understand & it didn't take away from the class at all. I would definitely recommend taking this class with her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTcwODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2011-01-22 22:49:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took her class about three years ago, and I remember what I learned in her class more than any other class. Understanding her can be difficult at time and occasionally her test questions are confusing, but overall a great professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODQ3MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2009-05-15 19:18:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Miyamoto is super sweet and sometimes unintentionally funny due to a language/culture barrier. The topics were interesting but lectures and the textbook both present exactly the same material, which might bore some people. In class assignments are an easy way to get points to boost your grade - all you have to do is go to class. Good class overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODM5Mzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2009-05-14 17:44:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Miyamoto is sweet! She's very passionate about the subject and it shows during lecture. Need to go to class--easy participation surveys are 10% of grade. Super interesting material. Applicable if interested in eastern VS western culture. Exams are pretty easy if you read the text and go to lecture. Highly recommended prof! I'll miss this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODAzODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2009-05-09 23:43:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I like Professor Miyamoto a lot. She used great examples to get her point across and was very clear.  She is also pretty funny.  The tests were a little hard, but if you study the notes from lecture well, you will be fine. I would definitely recommend this class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzgxOTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2009-05-06 21:40:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"i go to class cause shes a babe","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzY5MDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2009-05-05 15:42:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very boring... Entire grade based on 3 exams. Every question pretty much asks: What did this study find? All lecture material came straight from the text book, so coming to class is pointless. Not  a lot of outside reading but exams are incredibly detailed. I'd say skip this class unless you really need it for you major.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:09.889135+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDY3MTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1136844","instructor_name":"Yuri Miyamoto","course_label":"PSYCH528","course_id":"PSYCH 528","course_uid":"course_bd0f970b4ef3268a3019f1f2","review_date":"2008-05-14 12:14:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cultural psych is an interesting class, but the exams are VERY detailed!! Two midterms and a final, all multiple choice. 10% of your grade is doing random class "assignments" (more like short written activities) to check attendance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1136844","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]