PSYCH 127A
Clinical Psychological Science
Description: Lecture, three hours; discussion, one hour. Requisite: course 10. Not open for credit to students with credit for course 127B or 127C. Study of psychological disorders (e.g., depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, schizophrenia) across lifespan, including role of biological, behavioral, social, cognitive, and cultural factors, diagnosis and treatment approaches. Discussion of Stigma and practices that support inclusiveness. P/NP or letter grading.
Units: 4.0
Units: 4.0
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Spring 2022 - I went into this class super excited to learn about different disorders, but this class turned out to be extremely draining. The material is dense, professor talks and goes through slides too fast, which are full of text. After every class I felt exhausted and unsure of what I just learned. The exams were 62 questions in 75 minutes, which was a bit of a time crunch. They weren’t too bad, although I rewatched every lecture before the exams. The videos used in class were helpful for seeing the disorders in action, and the guest lectures by the TA were engaging as well, far more than the professor's. Overall, the class was fine. I just wish the professor would slow down, maybe cover less material so I didn’t feel so stressed.
Spring 2022 - I went into this class super excited to learn about different disorders, but this class turned out to be extremely draining. The material is dense, professor talks and goes through slides too fast, which are full of text. After every class I felt exhausted and unsure of what I just learned. The exams were 62 questions in 75 minutes, which was a bit of a time crunch. They weren’t too bad, although I rewatched every lecture before the exams. The videos used in class were helpful for seeing the disorders in action, and the guest lectures by the TA were engaging as well, far more than the professor's. Overall, the class was fine. I just wish the professor would slow down, maybe cover less material so I didn’t feel so stressed.
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Fall 2025 - Professor Rith-Najarian offers a grade bonus if you only miss 3 lectures of the whole quarter but all classes are recorded in case you don't want to go. Lectures are interesting but is mostly read off of slides which are posted later on. She does not round grades so don't expect her to. She offers two extra credit opportunities which are super easy. The midterm was probably more difficult than the Final in my opinion. You are allowed 1 page of notes during the final but nothing for the midterm. There are readings every week and a mini 5 question quiz after each reading. The readings are honestly long but aren't too bad once you get the hang of it. If you go to every lecture and take notes during the readings you should do good in the course.
Fall 2025 - Professor Rith-Najarian offers a grade bonus if you only miss 3 lectures of the whole quarter but all classes are recorded in case you don't want to go. Lectures are interesting but is mostly read off of slides which are posted later on. She does not round grades so don't expect her to. She offers two extra credit opportunities which are super easy. The midterm was probably more difficult than the Final in my opinion. You are allowed 1 page of notes during the final but nothing for the midterm. There are readings every week and a mini 5 question quiz after each reading. The readings are honestly long but aren't too bad once you get the hang of it. If you go to every lecture and take notes during the readings you should do good in the course.
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Spring 2023 - Ok first of all, TAKE. THIS. CLASS. WITH. WESTMAN. I took this on my last quarter before I graduated and I can easily say that this class is one of the fun, lightweight, and engaging ones out of the column A classes. Professor Westman is amazing! He presented his slides in a very engaging way and often times sliped in a joke or two (which helps student stays focused I would say). He also recorded his lectures, which is really helpful too. Discussion sections were mandatory but they are great as they reviewed materials that we studied in class. Professor Westman also assigned us to listen to podcasts that will be covered in discussion sections. Listen to the podcast. He will test them on the exam, but they're pretty self-explanatory if you listen to them and attend the discussion sections. I am also selling my class notes, discussion notes, and sample exam! Text me at ********** if you're interested :)
Spring 2023 - Ok first of all, TAKE. THIS. CLASS. WITH. WESTMAN. I took this on my last quarter before I graduated and I can easily say that this class is one of the fun, lightweight, and engaging ones out of the column A classes. Professor Westman is amazing! He presented his slides in a very engaging way and often times sliped in a joke or two (which helps student stays focused I would say). He also recorded his lectures, which is really helpful too. Discussion sections were mandatory but they are great as they reviewed materials that we studied in class. Professor Westman also assigned us to listen to podcasts that will be covered in discussion sections. Listen to the podcast. He will test them on the exam, but they're pretty self-explanatory if you listen to them and attend the discussion sections. I am also selling my class notes, discussion notes, and sample exam! Text me at ********** if you're interested :)
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