Slides are so vague, it's impossible to figure out what she means. Lectures don't help much either. Test questions are so complicated, I studied for hours but still got a C each time. Luckily some questions are directly copy-pasted from the quizzes and the writing assignments are easy so it is possible to pass.

Honestly I dont know why people are so harsh on her. She does read off her powerpoint slides so if you do like that then take her. Tests are easy if you just study the powerpoint and skim the readings (which she highlights what to read). Averages on exams are B range. Homework is easy (just use notes). Show up to class bc participation matters

Mackie is a nice lady but her class was the epitome of boring. She reads off of the slides and takes forever to explain basic concepts. Dont want to go to class because its a waste of time? Well, she takes attendance points to reward those who can sit through her painstakingly slow lectures. Class isn't hard, but you could do the work quicker alone

She reads right off the slides. When she tries to explain the slides, sometimes it's confusing. The slides seem straightforward but the exams require more in-depth understanding and critical thinking compared to her slides and lecture. No book, but article readings are HIGHLY suggested to read for the exams.

Saw her for Biopsych advising. She was extremely rude and unprofessional. I haven't seen her already but she kept on insisting that she had answered my question before even though we've never met. She wouldn't even talk :(

This class is an honors class you you must be selected. Overall I enjoyed it and professor mackie's teaching. She does get on you about your writing but if you listen to her corrections you are sure to succeed. She is a nice lady and tries to make class fun by letting us help make the curriculum and by bringing in food.

Mackie is a sweet lady but her class was difficult. The lecture and material was interesting however for the test you need to unterstand the concept and be able to apply it to a different situation. The tests are tricky cause she will put options that are correct but have no relevance to the question being asked, so you must know your stuff.

A very interesting class and lectures were always engaging. Her test were VERY tough, tricky. Not only do you need to read the readings but you need to know the concepts inside out. Memorize notes and KNOW the readings. Aced the final thanks to office hours and studying my butt off! It can be done, attend lectures & office hours & you will do well.

Hated this class. Her tests are very difficult. She formulates her lectures around studies and rushes through them. She is not an easy teacher. Expects you to know ALL readings. Test answers hav choices that can be correct, but not the right answer. She drops your worst test. Try not to take her if you don't have time to devote that quarter

Psy141 I agree with the prev. comments. Diana Mackie is great out of class, and she knows her stuff BUT, unfortunately this does not translate to her being a good teacher. She's really not very engaging, and doesn't explain concepts the way students need to have them explained. Her tests are very difficult, and it's a wonder that anybody got an A.

This class had the potential to be interesting and useful, however Mackie made it clinical and dry. She runs through lecture like a firing squad. When you ask questions she answers very condescendingly. She may be great outside of class, but I would NEVER take a class with her again. Attended every lecture/studied very hard and Still got a B-

Confusing teacher with ridiculously tricky tests. I'm an A student and received a C on my 1st midterm. Worked harder to pull off a B in this class than I work to get A's in other classes. Material is interesting but she complicates things and makes it difficult to want to learn. I'd only recommend this if you're really interested in the material.