Fridlund is a really cool guy and is funny but goes on a lot of tangents in lecture that do not help you for the midterm or final at all. You really have to read the book to get a lot of the information because he doesnt go over it. Lectures can be boring as well. Midterm and Final fairly difficult, Fair game sheet doesnt help as much as it should.

grade based on midterm and final. both exams are hard... watch out!

AMAZING professor. So lively, funny, and active. Awesome guy. tough class though, it didnt seem hard at the moment but I got a B, which is not acceptable for me, but i loved the class and LOVED the professor

i did not even buy the book, and i still got a B. The lectures were fun, if you are interested.

Fridlund is awesome! Lectures were very interesting, just print out the notes ahead of time off of gauchospace! As long as you knew everything on the fair game sheet, tests were easy.

Fridlund is way overrated. He is overly sarcastic, nearly sardonic in his attitude creating a very bleak view of psychology in my opinion. The class was not as interesting as I would have liked, especially with all the hype around Fridlund. A character, but not the perfect professor by any means.

Loved Fridlund. He loves what he does which makes listening to lecture extremely enjoyable. He's very clear on what he will test on so it's hard not to get a good grade if you atleast try. He's one of those teachers you have to take atleast once.

He is an amazing professor and one of the best ones I have had at UCSB. Very entertaining and is always telling jokes. The tests are hard and I didn't think the fair game sheet helped that much and there is too much reading but I do recommend taking this class.

Great class. Fridlund knew what he was talking about and seemed to enjoy the topics. I didn't take notes but just listened during lecture to really learn it, and then for tests you just answer everything on the Fair game sheet and you should be fine. Barely used the book, usually only for elaboration.

He is the most entertaining professor I have ever had. He seems to really enjoy teaching and makes himself available for questions after class where he fully answers anything you ask. Material is pretty straight forward, and no surprises on the tests. Final was harder than midterm

This class is worth taking, if you enjoy learning about psych disorders. However, he talks mainly about medicines and goes on tangent. I went to class (didn't do the reading) and I was able to do fairly well. The tests can be semi difficult because sometimes there seems like more than one answer. Some unexpected questions, more studying won't help.

Fridlund is a GREAT teacher! The class is really interesting and the reading isnt bad. Just go to class and pay attention, its enjoyable and you'll do well

This class was awesome. I wish I would have studied a little harder for the midterm because I could have had an A. Make sure you know everything on the Fair Game Sheet and you will be golden. Make sure you know examples and not just the definition. I always enjoyed going to class.

Lectures are very fun and interesting. Tests include information from the lectures, readings, and section. Section attendance is not mandatory. Lectures are posted online, but Fridlund's enthusiasm makes lectures very enjoyable. My favorite class so far.

It's not necessary at all to go to either section or lecture if you want to do well in this class. You WILL want to go to lecture/section though because this class is a blast. Fridlund is an excellent teacher and some of the section topics are pretty fun. Kick back and enjoy because this is how intro classes should be.

The reading, the lecture and the section all have different information so you must be dedicated in all the areas. HE IS A GREAT PROFESSOR it's pointless not to go to lecture, they are so fun! The test focused on the little things that I didn't think id be tested on so, study EVERYTHING on the fair game sheet, also record lecture, if u want that A.

Fridlund gives very funny lectures, but goes off on tangents a lot. You have to do all the reading and teach yourself the majority of the material. The midterm and final are the only scores for the class so it can either make or break you. Attendance is not mandatory and section is kind of pointless.

Great guy! Very passionate about his teaching. Tests were really easy as long as you know the fair game sheet like the back of your hand. Lectures were always very exciting. This is for sure a must take. Lectures didn't really follow reading so that was frustrating at times but lectures were always entertaining and funny.

Honestly one of my favorite teachers at SB so far! He makes class so interesting and fun to attend. Although lectures aren't mandatory, and neither are sections, you should still attend if you want to receive a good grade. Every now and then he'll throw in a joke or two and has the whole lecture hall learning and laughing at the same time!

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.