Fridlund is one of my favorite professors at SB. Grade is dependent on two tests, but gives you a fair game sheet which you should use exclusively as your study guide. If you know everything on the fair game sheet, you should get an A

He is a very funny teacher and tries to make class really interesting, and presents the info pretty clearly. But, he doesn't go over everything in class, so you must do the reading (must attend class too). Fill out the fair game sheet well and you should do pretty well in the class although the exams aren't that easy.

Love him. So funny. He doesn't care if you go to lecture, but you will WANT to. If you dont take psych with fridlund you are making a mistake. The tests are a fair test of how much you studied

AMAZING PROFESSOR! hilarious and keeps things interesting. it can be a difficult class but with the fair game sheet and some studying, not bad!

Extremely interesting class! It's hard, but very interesting. He does a good job of keeping the class entertaining. There is a lot of reading and you should definitely stay on top of it if you want a good grade in the class. Tests are some what difficult. Highly advise taking this class.

Really knows what he is talking about. I got an A but did all the reading and studied exactly what was on the fair game sheets. Really interesting general knowledge class I would recommend.

Lectures had good material, LOTS of reading in this class, though so be prepared. Thoroughly enjoyed this class.

This was a pretty difficult class. A lot of information and terms you have to remember for the tests (around 200 terms & concepts). The professor is really funny and tries to relate to the IV crowd, which is a nice touch.

I WAS ONE POINT AWAY FROM AN A-, AGGHHHGHGHGHGHGHGH

i love this class and the professor even though it was harder than expected. fridlund is hilarious and makes the class so much fun. plus the subject is very interesting. i recommend taking this class just do the reading and pay attention since grades consist of just final and midterm.

This class was SIGNIFICANTLY harder than I initially thought. 1/2 of the test material is only found in the book. Study exactly what is on the fair game sheet. Only 1 midterm and 1 final which are very difficult. Only 5% of the class got an A.

I took this class pass/no pass. It was a lot harder than I thought it would be; I figured I would just go and take the tests. But you really have to study if you want to do well. The class is very interesting so I don't regret it. 1 midterm and 1 final along with 6 research credits you have to fulfill. Very interesting class with great teaching.

AMAZING professor. He makes class so fun. I loved going to all these lectures. I am a first year just getting started and this was the perfect class to take. You must read and study to get a good grade but he is awesome. Can't wait to take another class with him

Amazing class, amazing professor, amazing TA. I loved everything about this course. It's moderately easy. Read the book, take good lecture notes, study hard (definitely use the fair-game sheet), and you'll get a good grade. Tests pretty straight forward - just make sure you know the materials.

Great professor. HILARIOUS. Easy if you work hard. Go to lecture, and instead of taking notes print out the fair game sheet prior to class and take notes on that. It's the best way to go. Had him for Psy1 (into to psych) and Psy103 (psychopathology). You're going to love his witty and sexual humor, and not to mention the fact he is very engaging.

I had Fridlund for psych 1 and fell in love with his style of teaching. I was incredibly excited for psych 103, but he completely disappointed me. He spent too long on some sections (depression), and not nearly enough on others (alcoholism). His tests are anything but straightforward, actually, and I'm a good student. Go to lecture & study the text

hes a cool professor, one mid term one final multiple choice test are difficult i got a D but i learn alot, its alot of reading the subjectas interesting but like i said the test are hard

Never replied to emails, but opened the floor for questions in class or after class. Psychopathology alone is interesting, but Fridlund made it so much better with his funny anecdotes, portrayals, and I like the way he used current events and popular culture to get his point across. Gave out study guides and stood by them, so this was easy and fun!

Fridlund is a God Amongst Men!

AMAZING PROFESSOR! He got me interested in Psych, take any class with Fridlund, hes great! His tests are very straight forward so long as you put in the work to study the lectures

BY FAR ONE OF MY FAVORITE PROFESSORS HERE AT UCSB. He cares SO much! he makes lectures fun, hes funny and psych 103 content is so interesting! took him for 101 also. Wish he lectured for more classes, he's amazing. DO NOT LEAVE UCSB WITHOUT TAKING ONE OF HIS CLASSES!

I love this man!

In lecture he covers a lot of information you should really go. sections have been very helpful because they cover extra things he didn't in class. The only problem i had was with the wording on the exam. I suggest studying the items on the fair game sheet as soon as you get it and focusing on that for the exams rather than doing all the reading

Awesome!