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KLEIN S B

Stanley Klein

209 reviews
Amazing lectures Graded by few things Hilarious Inspirational Respected Lecture heavy Skip class? You won't pass. Caring Get ready to read Clear grading criteria Test heavy Would take again Accessible outside class Tough grader Participation matters Tests? Not many Gives good feedback
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PSY 160SK
95 / 159 Enrolled
Examination of Key Constructs in The Psychological & Brain Sciences Description
Stanley Klein 4.3
M
17:00 PM - 19:50 PM
34.0% A
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PSY 148 Klein S B Spring 2025 Total: 221
PSY 160SK Klein S B Winter 2025 Total: 139
PSY 117 Klein S B Fall 2024 Total: 133
PSY 148 Klein S B Summer 2024 Total: 50
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148 . Klein S B 3 Months Ago

Just lectures, no slides, no mics. Sit near the front and put your phone away so you don't get distracted. Just showed up to class and typed almost everything he said for my own benefit. He also uses an outline so you know what stuff is important. Made a few friends and exchanged notes to see what I was missing. Test are easy if you pay attention.

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PSY148 . Klein S B 5 Months Ago

Klein is a great professor but to me the content got quite confusing due to how philosophical it could get. Class is only graded on midterm + final so you have to do well on both. While the structure of his lectures sounds daunting they never went the full time and went by pretty quick! Just make sure you go since there aren't any slides/recordings

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148 . Klein S B 5 Months Ago

Easily one of the highlights of my time at UCSB. While many courses lack a clear central question, Prof. Klein's class is deeply intentional, using experimental design to explore core ideas. If you engage with the material, it's genuinely perspective-shifting. A rare and thoughtful course, taught by an individual truly attuned to critical thought.

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148 . Klein S B 5 Months Ago

He is incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject, he is open-minded, approachable, and genuinely supportive. He truly wants his students to learn—not just memorize information, but really understand and think critically. I learned so much in this class, and it's largely because of the environment he created!

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148 . Klein S B 5 Months Ago

One of the only classes where the lecture hall is consistently full. This course structure is what I expected college to be like, where the very tenured professor talks at a room of note takers. Oh yeah, take good notes or else you're hosed. I can't decide if he is too nihilistic or if he just don't gaf, but I loved learning from him!

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PSY117 . Klein S B 8 Months Ago

I would give this man sloppy toppy if he asked, his tests are so so so easy. I love him. I love his class. I want him. Take Klein.

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160SK . Klein S B 1 Year, 2 Months Ago

Professor Klein runs a thought-provoking class. While lectures can be dense, paying attention and doing the readings pays off. unstuck study was a game-changer for class prep.

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148 . Klein S B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

Klein offers a fresh perspective on the field of brain science that few other PBS profs do. He is incredibly knowledgeable about the topics he covers and his passion for this knowledge is inspiring. The class itself is graded simply on a midterm and final exam. I can't recommend taking a class from Klein enough - it is an experience like no other.

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148 . Klein S B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

the class is made up of midterm and final. you have to buy an expensive book he wrote. lectures are informative and entertaining, he normally ends class early. he'll lyk what will be on the exams, questions are straight to the point as long as you study you will do good. I didn't read the book and still got an A but recommend doing the readings

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PSY148 . Klein S B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

he doesn't post lecture slides and makes you buy a really expensive textbook he wrote. lectures were entertaining and never lasted the entire 3 hours. he lets you know what will be on the exams. exams are easy and straight to the point so as long as you study you should do fine. i never read the readings and got an A- but I would recommend reading

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148 . Klein S B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

I get why some people wouldn't like his lecture style, but I really enjoyed it. Class once a week, no mike, no slides, just lecturing - sounds intimidating, but I promise it's not. Your grade is only based on two exams, but the class isn't super dense w/ material - if you go to lecture and study, it's fine. Klein is a prof I'll remember for a while

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148 . Klein S B 1 Year, 5 Months Ago

I really enjoyed this class and the way it was taught. Lecture was once a week and varied anywhere from 1 hr - 2.5 hrs. Prof makes it clear what is needed to succeed in his class and is very straightforward. He is visibly passionate about the material and about teaching, making class enjoyable. Definitely recommend!

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