I took this guys because of his great reviews, but hes only great and easy for Psych 85. He's fucking hard for 120A. He makes us remember hundreds of slides verbatim and curves 15%A, 30%B scale. Also, he tends to be more science oriented than other professor meaning that he teaches material above and beyond the scope of the course. I worked my butt off an ended up with only a B+. I was fooled by these Bruinwalk reviews!

This class has definitely been my favorite so far at UCLA. Professor Rissman is funny, and the lectures always go by really fast, because he makes them so interesting. Take this class, you won't regret it!

I'll also selling the textbook (its unbound, in a binder), which comes with a workbook and the online website login. (Workbook and Website info not used in my class-- but he said he may make them mandatory in the future!)

I'm selling the whole kit and caboodle for $70. My email is *************.

This is the best class that I have taken at UCLA. Cognitive Psychology wasn't one of my particular interests, however, he was so fascinating, passionate about the material and engaging in the manner that he taught the class, that I truly enjoyed it. He manages to make the class fun as well as educational (which is a gift to the students).
I highly recommend this professor. I got an A because I was motivated to study after the lecture. I read the chapter before the class, went to lecture, and then carefully outlined the bruincast at home. However, it didn't feel like a burden because of the way in which he delivered the new material. He is very clear in his explanation and drives the points home. He is also very receptive to questions in class and in office hours. Take it. Take him.