This was a really great class! Prof Willingham definitely is an engaging lecturer, and he truly wants you to learn. Not too much outside reading, maybe half of his lectures require additional reading. The only thing is his tests, which can be tricky and cover a large amount of information. Intro psych classes are always difficult though, so just be prepared. Tests aren't too difficult if you give yourself ample study time though (like start studying 3 days in advance). All in all, I loved Willingham!

I thought this was by far the most interesting class I took but also by far the hardest. This was the first psych I've every taken and it tanked my GPA. The grades are all based on exams and there's no guidance on how much you actually know until you get that score back after you submit your exam. I never got above a C on an exam. (Final was my highest) but still pulled out a B-. The tests do not reflect what you actually know and are super tricky. On the flipside, Willingham is a really good professor. He's entertaining, knowledgeable and cares about his students. He just expects a lot out of the students and at an intro level it's a little too much. If you want a challenge take it if not try another psych

Would not recommend this class. Unless you need it for a requirement, don't take it. It is designed to be a weed-out class, not a class that will help you learn. The material itself is fairly interesting but it requires a lot of memorization. Professor is trash. He can sometimes be funny during lectures, but most students fell asleep during them. He's not helpful during office hours, so don't waste your time going to them. HW load and readings aren't bad at all, but his tests are awful. AWFUL. They're unfair and do not accurately reflect what you know or how much work/studying you have put in. I took AP Psych in high school and learned all of this stuff then, but the way he wants you to learn it is very different. The questions are tricky and are not straightforward. I went into office hours for test help (both to him and TA) 3 times and had no success. I've learned very, very little (if anything) from this class.

Took this class because I loved psych in high school and was thinking about majoring in it. I still enjoy psych after this class but am not going to major in it as this class sort of tanked my gpa. His lectures are engaging and interesting and he assigns us to read after his lectures so we truly understand it...but honestly, the tests are very hard. There is a lot of material he goes over and it is very hard to study all of it (knowing terms/experiments and their results as well as applying it to certain people/scenarios). I do understand that all intro psych classes at U.Va are challenging, this one definitely was. However, Willingham is awesome and knows his stuff...take this if you're up for a challenge or if it is required for your major!

The professor is funny and cool. I struggled with the exams even though I did the readings. My biggest tip would be to make sure that you know understand information completely! Do not just be familiar but try to get a deep understanding of the material. There are 3 midterms and a final, the lowest midterm is dropped. I missed about two classes per exam and got 78- 80. With the curve my grade went to about an 89! so the curve is great! Go to all the classes and ASK QUESTIONS if you do not understand something. The class is possible if you put in the right type of work.

Love Willingham! He's adorable and makes lectures interesting and fun. The first (of 3 midterms) was really easy but then the second one was kinda hard so the tests are kinda iffy. I would definitely recommend for psych or non-psych majors. Make sure you do the readings and study and you'll probably be fine.

The prof has fairly engaging lectures, but the tests are VERY tricky. (Personally) not a huge fan of the material but some of my classmates enjoy it a lot.

Willingham is the best professor I have ever had, and I actually looked forward to the class. It's a little early but it made the morning bearable. If you are interested in the brain and cognitive processes (like brain games) then you will love the class. Take it in the fall with Willingham and not Jaswal, you'll be glad you did. Tests are tricky but if you go to the lectures, take great notes, and actually do the readings then you will end up with a fine grade. It's a great "welcome to college" class. Dave I love you.

Daniel Willingham is the best lecturer that I have ever encountered. He is hilarious and personable but also professional and good at communicating the course material in a memorable way.

Dan is the man! I enjoyed this class so much just because of how interesting/witty Dan was. This class had no work besides occasional readings, and there were 3 tests and a final, and one of the 3 tests could be dropped. The tests were pretty difficult but could be manageable if you did all of the readings and went to all of the lectures. If you don't go to a lecture, you're missing out on a ton. There are a ton of specifics Dan covered in class quickly that would be on the exam, so you have to pay attention the entire class, and write as much down as you can, which can be a bit difficult considering it is a no devices class. If the topic interests you at all I would definitely recommend taking this class with Dan, but be prepared to have to study hard for a decent grade in the class.