Is Psychology a hard c lass?

Okay, I've recently signed up for five college classes at my community College.

I signed up for the following:

College Composition
College Reading
C lass Guitar 2
Human Sexuality
Introductory Psychology

Out of all of them, I was told that Psychology is the hardest subject. THis reminds me when my sister took psychology last year in high school and she flunked it.

Is it a really hard c lass compared to the other c lasses I'm taking?

I have no idea how I could tell. Most likely differs from school to school and teacher to teacher.

I took AP Psych last year (Junior year, high school) and it was one of the most facinating classes I took.

Like any class 80% of it is the professor. The subject material itself isn't infamously difficult though.

I have no idea how I could tell. Most likely differs from school to school and teacher to teacher.ElZilcho90

It isn't especially difficult. It depends on who your professor is. Some professors allow you to have an opinion, while others want you to memorize their beliefs word for word.

If you could change it though, I think sociology would be a more relevant class to most people, barring doctors, psychologists, lawyers, and politicians maybe.

It isn't especially difficult. It depends on who your professor is. Some professors allow you to have an opinion, while others want you to memorize their beliefs word for word.

If you could change it though, I think sociology would be a more relevant class to most people, barring doctors, psychologists, lawyers, and politicians maybe.

guynamedbilly

I would love to take sociology but I have to be in English 120. I'm gonna be in English 110 (which is 1 step below it). But I do look forward to taking psychology but I just wanted to find out how hard it is so I can be prepared for it. Would there be a lot essay writing, note taking, etc.?

[QUOTE="guynamedbilly"]

It isn't especially difficult. It depends on who your professor is. Some professors allow you to have an opinion, while others want you to memorize their beliefs word for word.

If you could change it though, I think sociology would be a more relevant class to most people, barring doctors, psychologists, lawyers, and politicians maybe.

jerico6

I would love to take sociology but I have to be in English 120. I'm gonna be in English 110 (which is 1 step below it). But I do look forward to taking psychology but I just wanted to find out how hard it is so I can be prepared for it. Would there be a lot essay writing, note taking, etc.?

Probably. It is college, after all. And also, psychology is a science, so you will probably be doing experiments and such, though I don't know if they do that in introductory courses.

It mostly depends on the Professor. Psychology is such a broad topic that a teacher that trys cramming it all into a single intro class is going to have alot of confused students. Most of the time an intro Psych class at a CC isn't going to be that difficult, just go to class, and pay attention.jrhawk42

Thanks. WHen you guys put it that way, I shouldn't worry. On the plus side, if it's too hard or if it doesn't interest me I can always drop it. But I do look forward to taking it, just like the other c lasses.

[QUOTE="jerico6"][QUOTE="guynamedbilly"]

It isn't especially difficult. It depends on who your professor is. Some professors allow you to have an opinion, while others want you to memorize their beliefs word for word.

If you could change it though, I think sociology would be a more relevant class to most people, barring doctors, psychologists, lawyers, and politicians maybe.

Silver_Dragon17

I would love to take sociology but I have to be in English 120. I'm gonna be in English 110 (which is 1 step below it). But I do look forward to taking psychology but I just wanted to find out how hard it is so I can be prepared for it. Would there be a lot essay writing, note taking, etc.?

Probably. It is college, after all. And also, psychology is a science, so you will probably be doing experiments and such, though I don't know if they do that in introductory courses.

I thought they only did lab in natural sciences like Chemistry or Geology?

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="jerico6"][QUOTE="guynamedbilly"]

It isn't especially difficult. It depends on who your professor is. Some professors allow you to have an opinion, while others want you to memorize their beliefs word for word.

If you could change it though, I think sociology would be a more relevant class to most people, barring doctors, psychologists, lawyers, and politicians maybe.

jerico6

I would love to take sociology but I have to be in English 120. I'm gonna be in English 110 (which is 1 step below it). But I do look forward to taking psychology but I just wanted to find out how hard it is so I can be prepared for it. Would there be a lot essay writing, note taking, etc.?

Probably. It is college, after all. And also, psychology is a science, so you will probably be doing experiments and such, though I don't know if they do that in introductory courses.

I thought they only did lab in natural sciences like Chemistry or Geology?

Dunno bout college level but we did labs this past year in Biology.

I thought they only did lab in natural sciences like Chemistry or Geology?

jerico6

They may give you mice or some kind of animal for you to study their behavior. But I don't know.

[QUOTE="Silver_Dragon17"][QUOTE="jerico6"][QUOTE="guynamedbilly"]

It isn't especially difficult. It depends on who your professor is. Some professors allow you to have an opinion, while others want you to memorize their beliefs word for word.

If you could change it though, I think sociology would be a more relevant class to most people, barring doctors, psychologists, lawyers, and politicians maybe.

jerico6

I would love to take sociology but I have to be in English 120. I'm gonna be in English 110 (which is 1 step below it). But I do look forward to taking psychology but I just wanted to find out how hard it is so I can be prepared for it. Would there be a lot essay writing, note taking, etc.?

Probably. It is college, after all. And also, psychology is a science, so you will probably be doing experiments and such, though I don't know if they do that in introductory courses.

I thought they only did lab in natural sciences like Chemistry or Geology?

If you're a conceptual person Psych isn't too bad. I suggest keep up with the reading as well. Usually, psych books aren't as hard to read compared to Chem or Bio textbooks. Flash cards help too.

There is lab in upper division psych classes but it's very unlikely that there is going to be lab in this intro class. Good luck

Okay, I've recently signed up for five college classes at my community College.

I signed up for the following:

College Composition
College Reading
C lass Guitar 2
Human Sexuality
Introductory Psychology

Out of all of them, I was told that Psychology is the hardest subject. THis reminds me when my sister took psychology last year in high school and she flunked it.

Is it a really hard c lass compared to the other c lasses I'm taking?

jerico6

Not really,i took it last semester and still have the tests if u want some insight..

It was hard when I took it. I almost flunked out. I Just came so close to getting a B+, luckily I passed with an A-. The reason it was so difficult for me is because it just had essay questions about how you personally relate to stuff...and your personal views, and it tried to compare things that weren't really related. I did the worst in that class than any other class last year. So, if your is anything like mine was, BEWARE!!!

I'd say depends on the teacher. I got A's mostly because my teachers liked me and they didn't really give a crap.

[QUOTE="jerico6"]

Okay, I've recently signed up for five college classes at my community College.

I signed up for the following:

College Composition
College Reading
C lass Guitar 2
Human Sexuality
Introductory Psychology

Out of all of them, I was told that Psychology is the hardest subject. THis reminds me when my sister took psychology last year in high school and she flunked it.

Is it a really hard c lass compared to the other c lasses I'm taking?

jedi_marcos

Not really,i took it last semester and still have the tests if u want some insight..

I would love some insight :)