Overall, I would really recommend that you take this class! Prof. Parkinson is very reasonable + accommodating, and the workload is manageable:
- 1 minute paper based on anything interesting in lecture/readings each week
- 3 non-cumulative exams with a group re-test that can improve your individual score
- Asynchronous
The exams were also reasonable if you watched the lectures and reviewed your notes beforehand. I took this as an elective for Psychobiology. If you would like the notes for free feel free to email me and I'll be happy to send them over :)

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She's a great professor. The class wasn't too difficult nor was it too easy; just right. She provides slides before class even starts and also offers extra credit (SONA). The textbook is necessary because she would occasionally test material from the text that isn't taught in lecture. Honestly if you just read the text and not go to class you'll do fine. Overall a good professor, no BS like other professors out there (looking at you Firstenberg).

So interesting and so easy. I never read the the textbooks, I just took notes on the vocal words in each chapter. The exams were all online and open note, and we took them once alone and then again immediately after with a group. The content itself was very general and very easy to understand, but super interesting (think AP Psych). Parkinson was engaging, but also try to get A. Bhola as a TA she was so great!

I would say this class was a pretty easy A. The material was not difficult to understand; there is just a lot of memorization of different psych terms in this class. There were 3 exams, each non-cumulative, that were online and proctored through Zoom. The exams were very straightforward and all multiple choice (about 40 questions each). Lectures are pre-recorded and posted which was very convenient, so if for some reason you want to get ahead on lectures you can. There is SONA extra credit as well. There are also required textbook readings. However, I don't think you need to read the textbook to do well. Prof Parkinson provides online flashcards with key terms from each chapter. If you fall behind on reading like I did, just memorize the flashcard terms for each chapter, which takes far less time. I think the class was interesting but extremely manageable, and it's a great course to take if you're interested in social psych or just need a GPA boost.

I had a lot of fun with this class. The tests are fairly straightforward as long as you are up to date with the readings and lecture material, and the TA's do a phenomenal job of reviewing important key terms right before an exam. Take advantage of the extra credit opportunities, and take this class!

Okay class. if you like sociology or social psyc this class is worth it. not my fav topic so i couldnt connect to it. she is nice and wants you to succeed. offers option online so it is kind of hybrid. most of the 3 tests are based on vocab, textbook readings, and lecture. easiest way i passed was making quizlets for the vocab and youll do fine. be sure to read.

Pros: Extra credit.
Cons: Massive workload. Extremely difficult final exam. Required to work with other students.
Conclusion: Lectures were sleep inducing, and of course no Bruincast. The workload? Painful. Each of the 3 exams covered 150-250 pages of required reading (super dense and boring AF) + 200-250 slides. Unfortunately you HAVE to read the textbook to do well. The exam format was awful because you're forced to work with other students on the 2nd part of the exam..ugh! The first 2 midterms were OK, mostly straight-forward and directly tested you on the content. I guess too many people got As, which UCLA doesn't like, so Parkinson made the final MUCH harder than the midterms. How so? Almost every question on the final had "all of the above", "none of the above", and "a and b" answer choices. It was straight up designed to trick you; the kind of exam I hadn't seen since 100B! I was 1 question away on the final from getting an A in the class, and I could have done better had I not quit reading the textbook after I began experiencing mental burn out. Avoid this class if you don't live on campus, if you commute to school, have a job, have a research commitment/internship, are taking other neuroscience/neuropsych classes in the same quarter, or are just looking to maintain sanity.

This class is perfect. Take it 100% even if it's not a requirement, this class should be taken for all human beings. You learn so much about human nature and social behavior; and the concepts you learn in this class are so interesting and so applicable. As for the class- very very minimal homework, like 3 assignments throughout the whole quarter and its just a page reflection of your life. 3 exams, non cumulative- with group portion as well, and the tests are fair and pretty easy imo if u just listen to lecture a bit or skim the textbook. prof super understanding and kind, takes feedback from students and listens very well.

I learned so much valuable information in this course with Professor Parkinson. She was very passionate about teaching and it genuinely showed in the topics she covered in class, the few assignments he gave, and the questions she provided for discussion.

Honestly, I loved this professor and the class! She's young and I think that makes the class more entertaining just because she has energy and you can tell that she loves what she's doing. She gives amazing examples that help you remember the material and the vocabulary words. The tests are very straightforward, no surprises. In discussion, just make sure to participate a LOT because it will really help your grade and TA's are really anal about participation. I got an A-, and I actually enjoyed coming to class. You also do part of the test in groups, which will help your score in the long run. Take the class! She actually brings in real world examples that will keep you interested.