great

One of those professors you never forget. Gave the most interesting and thought-provoking lectures at UCSB, and somehow keeps the whole room fascinated for 2.5+ hours. Fair and engaging system of learning where all necessary content is emphasized but we are free to explore/discuss other topics.

I was definitely intimidated going into this class bc I knew it was only a midterm and a final and he would lecture for 3 hours, but it actually was not bad at all. His lectures are easy to follow along and his tests are pretty easy as long as you know the material. I would say you don't NEED the book bc he goes over most of what you need to know.

Taking the word lecture to the literal meaning, he sits and he talks. There are no online notes or any notes of any kind, you have to write your own. One three-hour lecture a week that goes over basically the same thing but with different perspectives makes this an easy class if you can understand the underlying messages.

His exams are the type where multiple of the answer choices may be the correct choice. Many of the Qs are from his textbook, basically what he lectures, and they're very specific. More of a philosophical approach merged with studies.

Stan gets some hate because he doesn't lecture like other professors, but I learned more in this class than I've learned in any other psych classes. He is very intelligent and knows the material super well. He doesn't use slides so you have to show up to class. He makes you critically think, but his tests are easy if you pay attention in class.

I've had Stan as a professor 3 times for 3 different quarters (memory, self and identity, and special topics) and I can honestly say he was one of my most memorable professors at UCSB. Just go to lecture, follow the outline he makes at the beginning of class, read the material (even though he discusses it in class too), & you'll be fine.

Klein is a very nice guy and this class was super interesting. I plan on taking another class of his in the fall. My biggest complaint would be that there is only one midterm and one final that determine your grade. Additionally, you are required to pay over $100 for the textbook and the textbook is very dense and a bit confusing.

Another professor past his prime at UCSB who benefits off promoting his own research through the class. Spits off random intellectual bs most of the lectures, which are pretty pointless to go to. If you study the quilts posted online for the course you'll be fine

Stan Klein is one of the most brilliant professors I've had. If you're just in his class to go through the motions and get an A, it's not for you. Lecture encouraged me to think critically and question assumptions that I never knew I had about psychology which I think is what learning is all about. An A is easy if you put in basic effort and try.

hes a great professor, does his best to make sure students succeed in his class, straight forward with what's on his tests, I've taken 3 classes w him and didnt buy the book this quarter bc he goes over just about everything from the exam in class (if you pay attention). anyone who has something negative to say probs didnt pay attention in class

No. Just no.

Stan was one of the most profound professors I have ever had! I appreciated his push for cynicism and overall ideology. Although the final exam is your entire grade, as long as you show up to class, pay attention, and do the supplemental readings, you will be fine. Stan is truly brilliant -- his class will make you question a lot (in a great way)!

I have taken Stan for both 117 and 160SK and will be taking his 148 courses. I have found Stan to provide extremely insightful and interesting perspectives on the way we view psychology, unlike any course at UCSB. If you go to class, pay attention, and take notes, you will be completely fine in this class. Stan is my favorite professor at UCSB!

Sent out email to all students that he was angry about his ratings on this sight.

he was explicitly clear about the material that the final exam would contain - anyone who thinks otherwise was simply not paying attention. lectures are dense and fast-paced and there are no slides posted. if you like classes at the intersection of philosophy and psychology, this is for you.

grade is 100% based final exam. all quarter told us that the exam would be "nothing to worry about" which was a complete lie. if you're into philosophy this class is definitely for you! he rambles a lot, no slides, hard to access bc anti-tech. textbook is so dense, would not rec

The grade for this class was based solely on the final exam, which was 62 questions. Klein just talks; No slides and nothing posted on Gauchospace, so you have to go to lecture and take really good notes. I thoroughly studied all of my notes + lightly read the book 2 days before the final and got a B+. Exams are clear and straightforward

More of a philosophical course than a psychological course. Attended every class, took pages of notes. But half of the exam question from his final, which weights 100 percent of the course, depends on some reading that he never mentioned in class. Had a 3.9 gpa and this C+ just made my effort useless. If you are looking for a good grade, avoid.

nah, not a theoretical or philosophical guy, so mostly disagrees, he said the readings would only be 5% of the final, but half of the questions are fro the readings. .... would not take it because you learned nothing out of it

Stan has an incredible mind for what he believes is the field of psychology. This course is mind opening to say the least, but if you are open to different opinions on the field, definitely take this course. My 3rd course with Stan and would recommend his class to anyone. Rated a 3 difficulty because only graded on final.

Stan is one of the most intelligent, well-spoken professors in his field. I'm really glad I decided to take his course. He's engaging and passionate about what he teaches, and often encourages students to challenge their preconceived notions. Don't be intimidated by the big final, as long as you do your reading and come to class you'll be fine.

One of the best professors I have had since coming to UCSB. His lectures are super engaging and thought-provoking, especially for this class. I took Psy 117 with him as well and it was also great. Very accessible outside of class and super funny and friendly in office hours, I highly recommend this course!

One of the most intelligent professors ive ever had, just pay attention and study lectures and you'll be fine. he's really a pioneer in the field and i appreciated him and the class a lot