I enjoyed this class very much. He knows how to teach the material very well. Should put up powerpoint slides in advance so it would be easier to take better notes during class because he posts them up after anyway. 3 exams, no paper, some questions come from the book, but mostly from lecture. I would recommend taking this class

He was fantastic and very interesting...and cute! I would highly recommend this professor to anyone, even if you don't like what he is teaching. He will make sure you are interested in the material by the time the class is over.

Dr. Clark-Foos is the best professor I have ever had! He really wants his students to succeed. I would recommend him to anyone! He is so laid back and down-to-earth and he truly cares and relates to his students!

His classes are like going to hang out with your friends, but you still learn more than you ever have. He's amazing; personable, understanding, gives the benefit of the doubt. Don't pass up one of his classes.

The best teacher I have ever had! Not only does he know the material he teaches but he seems so passionate about it, which really makes his class fun. He is super easy to talk to and always helpful. And it doesn't hurt that he is totally hot (in that scruffy, manly kind of way).

Very cool guy. He's young, so he fits in well with the college crowd. Makes lectures interesting with jokes. His first exam is difficult, but they get easier. Be sure to stay for review days. He gives out the essay Q's before the test!

He was a very good professor and cared for his students. The class as a whole was straight forward and most of the material came from the notes in class, so go to class and he test review to do well in the class. The book helped only in a few questions but is not really needed to do well in the class. Overall good professor, easy class!

LOVE HIM. He's extremely helpful and laid back. I took him for experimental. 3 tests, 1 group project.

He is a really good professor, and is really laid back in class. BUT. his tests are ridiculously hard. There are 3 exams in the class, each worth 300 pts each. One research paper. That's it. His notes aren't very detailed in the pwrpts unless you write everything he says down. HARD HARD HARD tests.

People complaining about him are definitely used to professors coddling them. His Cog class is super easy, take that (or Stats) first...if you do well, take L&M or Experimental. Laid-back, passionate, intelligent guy who expects students to be somewhat competent. If you want to simply take notes and regurgitate, avoid him (and drop out of college).

Honestly, AMAZING teacher! Test may be hard, but you're in college. 4 exams and a few homework assignments. Very laid back. Love the way he teaches. Highly recommend him to anyone. Taking him again for Cognitive and Learning and Memory. Goes through everything very well and answers any and all questions. Good Teacher.

This class was very hard! Attendance wasn't mandatory and he was very helpful on test review days but the tests are HARD and his Powerpoints are useless. He goes over them too quickly to take notes. We never used the book. I struggled despite going into the class thinking I'd like it. My A was hard-earned, you have to study a LOT.

Excellent professor, very engaging lecture style. Cool mini-experiments and demonstrations in class. The exams and paper are a little difficult, but that just means you'll actually learn something. If you have any interest in this area of psychology you MUST take this professor!

Arlo was one of my favorite professors. He's bluntly honest and has a good sense of humor. He is there for you if you need help in his class! I HATE math, but he made stats enjoyable! His exams are not at all difficult; he almost spells out the answer for you. Just know the formulas and how they work and you'll be fine!

Totally awesome professor! Made class VERY entertaining and enjoyable. Gave 4 essay options the class before the test. Put 2 essays on the actual test and you had to write one of them. 25 MC worth 7 pts each, but very straight forward if you paid attention in class. Gives extra credit. I would recommend recording the lectures for sure!!!

Great class with a wonderful professor. Make sure to bring questions to the test review if you need further explanation of material. Research APA style before attempting to write lab reports.

This was my first semester back to school in quite some time, so needless to say... I struggled in this class. I ended up dropping it after I got my first test back, but I found myself really bummed out by this. I enjoyed lecture, and thought the class was pretty straight forward... I just am not a science person, and this is a lot of material.

Brilliant prof. Very informative, record lectures as he talks fast, but so interesting and filled with detail not given by the book. Uses real life examples to illustrate point. If this is your career field, this is the professor you are looking for.

I really liked this professor and I loved the information in the class. But the only thing you graded on are 3 tests and this massive paper. And they are TOUGH. My advice? Go to class, study, and ask for help. He's very easy to talk to.

Tests are tough, but extra credit opps. are available. Great personality and easy to talk to. Practice similar problems at home and make sure you read class notes to be able to answer multiple choice questions.

Arlo was my favorite professor.. At first the class seemed intimidating because there were 4 tests and a huge paper, with no other points to help your grade. But, I went to every lecture and read the chapters (you MUST do both) and felt very comfortable with the material. He makes Cog Psych very easy to understand. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!

I had Arlo for Cog Psych and Stats, so I spent most of my day being lectured by him. He is one of the most intelligent professors I have ever met. Although the classes were super difficult, he is one of the only professors that actually makes his students work for their grade. He's also a cool guy, but don't take him if you don't want to work!!

Had him for cognitive and did well overall in the class. Material was interesting and he seemed passionate about teaching. Willing to meet out of class.

The class seems intimidating at first, but it's definitely possible to get an A if you work for it. Come to class, pay attention & take good notes-95% of exams are from lecture, you barely need the book. He instantly became my favorite professor after this class. He is hilarious, intelligent, and adorable in a nerdy way--I definitely recommend him!

He is such a great prof. He made cog psych easy to understand and interesting at the same time. He is very passionate about cognitive psych so he expects a lot from his students. He recommends reading the book but I barely touched it because his lecture slides are so full of info. He let's you choose between a large essay or reviewing experiments.

Record his lectures! Read, read! He speaks fast, 3 words a second. Let him review your papers before you turn them in! Hardest class I've had, he gives much extra credit, half the class barely passes. Brilliant researcher, not meant to be a teacher. He's the only one who teaches this class, good luck! You'll need it! Unrealistic expectations!!

Prof Clark-foos is very knowledgeable about cog psych to say the least. However, he requires A LOT out of his students. This is a class you definitely have to work for your grade. His lectures are interesting but very detailed. His exams are even more detailed. He is always willing to help if needed.

Posts slides online but they mean nothing if you don't show up to class. He's hilarious and expects you to work hard for your grades. I learned SO MUCH from him, and he's a great teacher, but he makes his tests hard and confusing on purpose. So you need to know the material and study hard to get a good grade.

Read the book!! Pay attention in class and take notes. He gives you the essay topics in advance. You will learn so much. My favorite psyc class I've taken. He's funny and makes the subject interesting even when it's really not. Highly recommend him!! Lots of extra credit opportunities as well. 2 reports, 3 exams. You got this.

Prof. Clark-Foos is a righteous dude. Very good lecturer. Offers study guides for every lecture that are very helpful. 3 HARD exams and 2 6-8 page lab reports. Doesn't take attendance but you're a fool if you miss. Most exam ?'s are straight from lecture. Offers lots of extra credit. Great class but you have to work for a good grade.

Dr. Clark-Foos is brilliant! SI is EXTREMELY helpful. Exams consist of multiple choice and an essay that he gives you possible questions for in advance. Not a hard class to get an A in. I got a B- on the first exam and a 58% on the first paper and still got an A. Just put in the work. Plus he's hilarious and such a knowledgeable person. Never bored

Dr. Clark-Foos is honestly a one of a kind professor. I'd rate difficulty btw a 3 and a 4. He knows a lot about almost anything you ask him. I didn't read the book, but ?s from book on exams. Paper 1 was a disaster bc it was rushed, so ask for feedback ahead of time! Lectures seem intimidating, but record lectures. Only way to get it all.

Dr. Clark-Foos is highly knowledgeable and sets the bar high for his students. Come to lecture frequently, take good notes, and attend SI. Reading the textbook is useful because his exams include some questions not discussed in lecture. His sense of humor makes his lectures even more interesting/entertaining.

Fantastic professor. Funny, informative lectures. Always willing to work more outside of class to help. Be prepared to work but if you do, you will be just fine.

One of the best professors in psychology. You will have to work for your grade, but it's college so get the hell over it. You dont need the book. Go to class, record the lectures, and actually study. Exams are difficult but fair. Arlo helps students who actually care about their college career. IF you dont, he can tell.

You have to understand the material to do well. Exams are application based NOT MEMORIZATION! Go to office hours and get clarification on how things work together, He is very clear on what you need to do to succeed. Figure out how to generalize the concepts! Paper was fine, I researched my topic for about 3 weeks and wrote it the day before. Easy A

Very interesting class and the professor makes it very easy for you to succeed. You have to work for the grade by showing up to class and paying attention. If you cant make it or cant focus make sure you get recorded lectures and listen to them and you will be fine. The class and lectures are very interesting and the teacher is great at lecturing.

Prof. Clark-Foos has a reputation for being tough and he is. However, he is more than willing to answer questions and work with you if you apply yourself. His tests are difficult but if you pay detailed attention during lecture you will do well. Do not miss a lecture if you can help it or you will miss test material.

Record his lectures because he speaks very fast! Take good notes because the slides itself will not help you study. Three exams and a final paper. His class is a lot of work but if you put the time into studying and working on the final paper, you'll do fine.

Very knowledgeable and funny, youll really enjoy his lectures. If you pay attention, attend and take good notes his exams arent as hard as people make them out to be. Super understanding and theres a couple opportunities for extra credit.

Dr. Clark-Foos is a very caring professor but is very particular in grading. He is laid back but exams are very difficult so it is important that you study more than you would for a "normal" class. The classes he teach are difficult in general but he really does care about students and their success.

I've taken Alro in several classes he teaches. Tests come straight out of lectures, and he really knows what he is talking about so lectures are easy to follow and you really learn a lot from them. He has test prep-sessions where he will answer any questions from the study guide AND he lets you know what short answer/essay questions will be. 10/10

This class is tough but Professor Clark-Foos is outstanding. His lectures are great with tons of detail and it is very crucial you listen closely to what he says because he states answers essentially word for word that show up on exams. You will easily miss it if you don't pay attention. Great guy, great professor, wish I could take his class again

Professor Clark-Foos is my favorite professor at Dearborn. He offers extra credit opportunities and does not require many assignments to pass. Tests were easy as all of the material can be found in the lectures and the textbook wasnt really needed. 10/10 would recommend for PSYC 363 and PSYC 381.

I loved PSYC 381 with Arlo! Im usually not a huge math person and Ive never taken a Stats class before but he made this class simple and easy. He gives lots of extra credit and opportunities for improvement. I got As on every test and an A+ in the class overall. Would 10/10 recommend!

Dr. Arlo is one of the coolest professors at UMD. His lectures were always fun to attend/watch and he knew how to make them engaging. There were a total of 3 exams which were relatively easy and one essay (or 2 labs). He was for the most part, really reasonable. In addition, he offered LOTS of extra credit. Take him if you have the chance!

Exams are a little difficult but very doable. Gives a TON of extra credit opportunities. Very interesting lectures!!

The material was interesting, and he was a great lecturer and gave many opportunities for extra credit. However, his exams were the most difficult tests I have ever taken, and you have the option of two shorter lab reports or one longer literature review. If you are up for a challenging class, I really recommend this one.

Class consisted of tests, one review paper or two lab reports, and discussions. there was a lot of extra credit, probably worth up to 4-5%. Tests r difficult - best way to study is to read the book/rewatch lectures. Pay attention in lecture and note the studies that he covers. Overall fun and doable class.

I recommend taking any class with this prof. Expectations are always clear and there are many opportunities for extra credit. The class is easy, interesting, and fun, but only if you put in the time to study. If you have good study habits then the class will be great for you. Reading and studying from the textbook also helps a ton.

Main complaint I see from other reviews is that the class is hard and he expects you to have some background knowledge. Well...yea? It's an upper level course. You should have some background knowledge and it will be harder. Also, being in the WhatsApp group the main thing I noticed is no one studies and then blames the professor. Pro tip: study.

Genuinely a great professor, he's very understanding and easy to reach. As long as you stay on top of assignments and complete them at the beginning of the week, you'll be fine. He offers plenty of fun extra credit opportunities, and most of his assignments are enjoyable and educational. I would 100% take this class again and that says a lot!!

He is a very nice professor who answered all of my emails very quickly and helped me when I needed it, as well as a very easygoing person who feels with his students. His exams are tough, and lab reports have a lot of criteria, but if you do what is asked of you and follow the rubric, you will do just fine. There are a lot of extra credit chances.

I was nervous to have this professor based on some of the reviews on this cite. However, I found him to be approachable and caring. He was always willing to clarify and if you reach out, he responds very quickly. He just wants you to do the work and make sure to turn it in on time. I would definitely take another class with him.