Couple Questions about Psych Classes

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I’m considering taking Psychology 166AC (Cultural Psychology) or Psychology 167AC (Stigma and Prejudice) to get my American Cultures requirement out of the way. </p>

<li><p>Would these classes be curved? </p>

<p>A. If so is it likely the class will be filled with pre-meds that will make the
curve particularly brutal? </p>

<p>B. Are curves within each discussion section or as the lecture class as a
whole? </p></li>
<li><p>At my community college, I have taken intro to psych, bio psych, abnormal psych and developmental psych. With this background, which class would be easier?</p></li>
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<p>Most psych classes here seem to be graded on a straight scale.</p>

<p>And why the heck would there be so many premeds in psych classes? Am I missing something?</p>

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<p>"Most psych classes here seem to be graded on a straight scale."</p>

<p>Nice...</p>

<p>"And why the heck would there be so many premeds in psych classes? Am I missing something?"</p>

<p>From what I know, some students major in psychology intend to go to med school (particularly if they want to do psychiatry). I'm not sure how prevalent this is at Berkeley though.</p>

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<p>any more thoughts?</p>