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Stanley Klein
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204 reviews

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4.3
PSY117 . Klein S B 6 Years Ago

TAKE HIS COURSES!!! He's weird and sarcastic and does not give a hoot about much, but is the most passionate professor I have taken a course from. He wants you to question norms and think for yourself (refreshing). If you get the gist of the concepts you'll get an A, just pay attention and hear him out. Liked him so much I took 3 courses with him!

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PSYCH117 . Klein S B 6 Years Ago

Stanley is by far one of the best psychology professors I have had. His teaching methods are old fashioned and he does not use technology, with that being said be prepared to take clear and complete notes as he will lecture the entire class. When it comes to exams they are fairly simple as long as you do the readings and attend lectures.

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PSY117 . Klein S B 6 Years Ago

if you're a visual learner like myself don't take this class. Doesn't provide notes and is very unorganized. Don't like his teaching method

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PSY117 . Klein S B 7 Years Ago

I love this guy. You need to go to class because he doesn't use power point. But just record the lectures, nbd. I took too many classes this quarter and got an A on the midterm but got a B on the final, so I got a B+. Would have been an easy A, you just have to show up to every class and go to the TAs review sessions, which I missed the final one.

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PSY117 . Klein S B 8 Years Ago

I've taken his social psych class and his human memory class. He's one of the best psych professors at UCSB. He can get pretty philosophical but he's clear about necessary info. He provides hints to test questions in lecture, so it's suggested you go. However, if you don't go, buy his AS notes for the quarter and read the required readings.

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PSY117 . Klein S B 8 Years Ago

Klein is the most inspiring professor I've ever had. I've never had an 8am in my college life (senior) and I'm taking his 8am because he's such a phenomenal professor. I've had his self class, social class, and memory class. He's fair, and has solid expectations. Go to class, take good notes, and get his lecture notes and you'll do just fine :-)

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PSY1PSY102 . Klein S B 8 Years Ago

Dr. Klein provides a bridge for all students. It encompasses the empowerment to QUESTION the validity of the current, abused methods used in most psychology studies that sum to inadequate conclusions. He challenges, motivates, and truly TEACHES his students. He exemplifies a true intellectual. His knowledge frees him from restriction of PowerPoint!

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PSY148 . Klein S B 8 Years Ago

Klein is hands down the most brilliant professor I have ever had. He is an expert and leading researcher in his field, and is very clearly, passionate about what he teaches. His lectures are engaging, and inspired me to seek more information on topics outside of class. A truly gifted mind.

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PSYCH148 . Klein S B 8 Years Ago

It was a love-hate relationship for me with this course (& him). For the most part, I did enjoy his class & I will be taking him again. However, while his midterm was fairly easy, his final was NOT. It was a total shock. It also really sucked that he only gave us 2 hrs for 81 (DENSE) questions- totally unexpected. There is also lots of reading!

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PSY102 . Klein S B 8 Years Ago

I don't like the way he lectures. Very unorganized. There is only a midterm and a final so your grade depends on two things. The textbook was ridiculously expensive and you would have to buy his notes to really understand what was going on. Though if you studied the midterm and final won't be bad I just hate his teaching style

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PSYCH1 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Once I bombed the 1st midterm, I learned how to study for his tests. You really have to pay attention in lecture since what he says, and puts emphasis on, will be on the test. At times he goes on a tangent, but would later say "you don't need to know that." He wants students to question everything and truly learn the subject. Also very funny.

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PSYCH1 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Teaches without powerpoint but emphasizes what will be on the test and when what he is talking is just nonsense. Really wants the students to question what they are being taught. He was pretty funny and the tests were mostly lecture with a few from sectionend of chapters. Would take another course from him.

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PSY1 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Dr Klein is an smart & great professor. Very entertaining lecturer. No use of power point(he doesn't post on the class website either), so you MUST attend lecture. Tests are 70% based on lecture and 30% on textbook chapters material. TESTS: 2 tests (1 midterm and 1 final). Fair tests. Not much curve, though. Pay attention to lectures! HW: none

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PSY1 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Stan is strange especially if you're not used to his teaching style. Skeptical, but in a way that makes you think. Really funny, didn't use textbook till the final. Awesome lectures, learned a lot

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PSY148 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Hilarious, straight-forward philosopher teaching a psych course. (which to me seems like a fusion of both). Go to lecture if want to pass! He only uses the whiteboard; no power point. The book is short and sweet, more dense in some parts than others, but a good read. (coming from a former phil. major). Review notes and use book for patients.

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PSYCH148 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Amazing professor. I really enjoyed this class!

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PSY148 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Goes on tangents all the time but he gets through the subject material and tests fairly

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PSYCH102 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Klein is my favorite professor at UCSB. He's a genius, incredibly funny, and his classes aren't too hard. Lectures are easy to follow. Too bad he's teaching psych 1 next quarter because I want to take him for a 3rd class.

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148 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

One of my favorite professors at UCSB. This man is a genius. If you're getting bored of hearing the same info over and over in psych classes I recommend you take this class. He doesn't use powerpoint but you can buy AS lecture notes for his class and it's really not hard to follow his lectures. Seriously, take this class.

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PSYCH102 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Klein is so brilliant that going to class is fun. He doesn't use a powerpoint bc he talks to his students like ppl. He is very clear what will be on the exam and what will not be on it. Textbook is easy reading, just do it before the 2 exams and you'll be fine. He is a master at the subject matter and uses studies to back up all of his facts.

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102 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Amazing professor. You'll have to study and work for a good grade, but a mediocre grade is attainable if you just show up to class (he's such a great lecturer that at least some of the material will stick--even if you don't study). Make sure to read the terms and big themes in the textbook. 30% of the questions on the exam will come from the book.

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PSY102 . Klein S B 9 Years Ago

Loved the class, loved the professor. Klein is amazing! He's funny, answers questions well, and is completely fair with his tests. Was a little worried when I saw that he has no slides, but I loved his lecturing style! He even gives away a few test questions if few people turn up.

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PSY102 . Klein S B 10 Years Ago

Klein intelligent. You can tell he understands his field very well. He uses the chalkboard, presents information clearly. No Power-points. He will tell you what he expects you to know for tests so make sure you listenattend lectures. He tends to try to explain things as if he aspires to be a philosopher. Logical, humorous and brilliant minded.

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PSYCH148 . Klein S B 10 Years Ago

I loved this class! Professor Klein uses the blackboard, so I worried initially, but it really helped! This way, the pace was manageable, plus he regularly made sure everyone followed. It's been too long since I last learned so well. With his teaching, the info just stuck so well. Fascinating material + GREAT teacher = sponge-like absorbency = A.

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