2.1

Dr. Jim Temple

Psychology - Saint Mary's College of California

2.1
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
8%
Would Retake
101
Reviews
2.1
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
2.1
Helpful
2.1
Clarity

8%

Would Retake

101

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

24

4

3

3

2

2

1

1

71

What Students Say

Temple, you're a brilliant man, but what I enjoyed most about you is how down to earth you really are

PSYCH - 5.0 rating

This class will teach you a lot about social psychology however, you must be willing to work hard on the study guides to get the most out of the class

PSYCH - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (2)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(2)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 13 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 2
B+: 2
A-: 1
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (11)
Tough grader (10)
Graded by few things (8)
Test heavy (6)
Get ready to read (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (3)
Tough Grader (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
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Reviews (101)
5.0
5.0
PSYCH
Jun 5, 2003

Dr. Temple, you're a brilliant man, but what I enjoyed most about you is how down to earth you really are. Thank you.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH
Jun 30, 2003

This class will teach you a lot about social psychology however, you must be willing to work hard on the study guides to get the most out of the class. The information is presented in an engaging way and the text used for the class is clear and engaging.

1.0
5.0
PSYCH
Apr 20, 2005

No Comments

5.0
4.0
SOCIALPSYCH
May 4, 2005

Dr. Temple is a very engaging and enthusiastic teacher who gives excellent lectures. I had him at 8 in the morning and was still extremely interested in the class so you know he's great. He is also very concerned about the well-being of his students-great teacher overall!

4.0
3.0
SOCIAL
Aug 26, 2005

Temple has a lot of prep time for exams, use it wisely, the exam is based solely from the review sheet, know it all

5.0
3.0
SOCIALSEMINAR
Aug 26, 2005

super cool and nice. hes the reason why im a psych major. start early on the study guides.

5.0
5.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2005

Life-changing course.

5.0
3.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Grade: A
Sep 6, 2005

Temple is quite demanding but he wants to see his students succeed. So there'll be enough opportunities to boost your grade. Don't let the study guides intimidate you. You'll be surprised by how much information you can actually retain. As long as you star

5.0
3.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Sep 6, 2005

Temple is quite demanding but he wants to see his students succeed. So there'll be enough opportunities to boost your grade. Don't let the study guides intimidate you. You'll be surprised by how much information you can actually retain. As long as you star

5.0
4.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Sep 8, 2005

I absolutley LOVED his class!!!! As long as you read, and do the study guide you can't go wrong. Its one of those classes where you don't have a choice but to learn and its SO INTERESTING!! He makes sure you understand the material and I HIGHLY recommend y

5.0
3.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Grade: A-
Sep 9, 2005

This man is absolutely amazing. He has a way of drawing in his audience and keeps your attention like no other teacher I've ever had. Brilliant.

5.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Sep 9, 2005

A horrible class, but he does the best he can to get you through it. it's dry material and he is a hard teacher, so much reading and studying and knowing almost everything. But you learn a lot and is always willing to help.

5.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Sep 11, 2005

Dr. Temple expects a lot from his students but is more than happy to help. Start study guides as soon as he hands them out and make flash cards and do every essay using bullet points. The class is sometimes boring but Temple keeps it interesting. I really enjoyed his class!

5.0
4.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Sep 20, 2005

SO ENTERTAINING! and such a nice guy too. Do his dares, he'll be really impressed. Never a boring class.

5.0
4.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Sep 28, 2005

this man is truly great... all you read here is true... esp. about those study guides...

5.0
4.0
PSYC160
Dec 2, 2008

temple is awesome! such a nice guy! tests are hard, but go to class, take notes, follow the study guide and you are pretty much guaranteed an A.

5.0
3.0
NONE0
Mar 29, 2009

I don't have a class with Mr. Temple, but I know him personally and he's amazing. Really nice guy and very friendly. He's funny, easy going, and overall just a really great guy.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH160
Dec 5, 2010

Smart, caring, and helpful

5.0
2.0
PSYCH001
Jun 6, 2011

Very interesting professor. Provided many interesting examples for the lessons we were learning. Enjoyed the videos that he showed in class. Was always able to meet with students when convenient for the student, not him. Very caring. Tests were a little difficult, however, if you study, you'll be okay.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH001
Nov 16, 2011

great class, really entertaining and he has a very clear teaching style. he repeats what is necessary for you to know and he is totally approachable. i loved the class, it cemented the fact that i want to be a psych major.

5.0
5.0
PSYCH160
Nov 12, 2013

Temple's class is one of the hardest you will ever take at SMC. While the content isn't necessarily challenging, you will work extremely hard for the grade you want. Go to class, do the study guides and seek his help, you have no reason to not get at least a B. He's an awesome professor who cares intensely for his students and the subject.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH160100
Nov 18, 2013

He pushes you academically because he believes you can do it. His class requires hard work and as far as grades go, what you get depends on how much time, work, and studying you put it. Hes very approachable, cares for his students and is good at clarifying things you don't understand.Start his study guides as soon as you get them they're no joke!!

5.0
4.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Apr 26, 2014

This class demands a lot of time and effort, but Dr. Temple is an amazing professor. He makes the lectures engaging and interesting, and looks at your study guides ahead of time to give feedback. Your grade will reflect the time you put into your studying. Try not to miss class and work hard, his examples really stick in your memory.

4.0
4.0
PSYC160
Jun 22, 2016
Would take again

He is a great guy and professor. However, you have to work hard for the test. I took this class over the summer and it was super intense. Each week you have an exam, you get a study guide with 20 questions on it, he gives you 8-10 options on the test and you choose 6. He's very picky and likes and expects lots of details but he does try to help.

3.0
4.0
PSYCH160
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Great teacher at Saint Mary's, especially because he really does open his door to students. His lectures just go over a printed sheet of the lecture, which is boring because you can just read it yourself. Tests heavily based on Textbooks. All essay question tests, start study guide the second you get it and have him review it with you!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
5.0
PSYC160
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

This was the most challenging course Ive ever taken but also the only course Ive taken in college that I feel is truly worth calling a college course. Its hard but I learned a lot, and so did my family because the material was so interesting that I went home and talked about it. You HAVE to do the study guides! Dont try not to... youll fail.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Tests are tough
5.0
5.0
PSYCH160
Grade: B-
May 11, 2019
Would take again

Here is the deal. He gives the most reading materials among all professors. Also, he is the best lecturer at the same time. Thus, make sure you don't take his Social psychology until Junior/Senior year cuz it will destroy you as a freshman. He will try whatever to help you get a better grade and offers extra credits.

Respected
Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Grade: C
Apr 6, 2022

Professor temple is by far the worst professor I have ever had. His seminar class is purely lecture based - in which he goes on long tangents unrelated to material on exams. Unless you are able to memorize 14 long essay questions, names and important dates of over 50 people, and extensive information on schools of thought, you will fail.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
5.0
SOCIALPSYCH
Grade: A
May 5, 2022
Would take again

Temple is easy if you know what you're doing. He gives extremely clear instructions so if your ears work you'll be fine. However, it will be ALOT of work. Put in the work and it's a guaranteed A. No need to pay attention to the lectures bc he prints them out word for word for you but PAY ATTENTION to what he says you need to do for the exams.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Grade: C-
May 10, 2022

This class is extremely difficult. You will need to prepare for the majority of your credit coming from exams (3), with these exams having 50+ multiple choice, 5+ short answer/identify and define (paragraph), and 4+ long essay (full page at least). Extremely lecture heavy and very boring content that makes little sense.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Grade: A+
Jan 14, 2023
Would take again

Great guy and was so helpful and accommodating. Class was only lecture, he gives you the notes. Work on the study guide in class and turn it in for extra credit. He ended up dropping the paper, and made the final optional if you were happy with your grade. Overall took two tests, second one he allowed a full page cheat sheet.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
PSYC160
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

His class is easy if you put in the work. He gave us all the test questions beforehand and allowed us to use a full sheet of paper front and back on the tests. His lectures are long and boring, but DO THE STUDY GUIDE and you will get an A in this class. Super caring guy.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Grade: B+
Oct 16, 2024

very poor.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
1.0
2.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 16, 2024

He is very traditional and not very flexible.

1.0
3.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 16, 2024

Not great, talks at you the whole class.

1.0
2.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 16, 2024

I don't have many nice things to say.

1.0
2.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 16, 2024

I'm so disappointed with how he still teaches this class. Worst class I've ever taken.

1.0
2.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 16, 2024

He talks at you the whole class and regurgitates what is already available in the class notes. So bad.

1.0
1.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 16, 2024

BADBADBADBADBADBAD. Did you hear me? BAD.

1.0
2.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 16, 2024

Give me a B-A-D what's that spell? Bad Professor. You will see what I mean if you take any of his courses. Some of the lowest rated professors in the department ARE MUCH BETTER than him.

1.0
5.0
PSYCH160
Oct 16, 2024

I had a very tough time.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 16, 2024

Not great. Bad. BAD. NEVER TAKE SEMINAR IN PSYCH AS A CAPSTONE.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Grade: B+
Oct 16, 2024

Very poor. Each exam tests you on 200+ pages of content.

1.0
4.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 16, 2024

Same as the people below. Didn't like this fella at all.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 16, 2024

he will literally spit his agenda and views on you for no reason.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 16, 2024

I don't like him.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 16, 2024

Do you think I would take this man again. absolutely not.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 16, 2024

this class was a waste of time.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 16, 2024

If you read the textbook and use his lecture notes, you'll pass. but at that point, you're not even going to his class.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

Makes everything political. Horrible human being, no respect. Worst four months of my time here.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

horrible man

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

Did you know that 30% of our class got D's or F's on our exams?? 2 got D's and 6 got F's. Surely, that's not normal.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

Doesn't put grades in till the end and says he will never change his ways. wow.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

There are more people class doing other assignments than listening to this human being yap political views at you for nearly 2 hours.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

There was a time that no one gave an incorrect answer and this man said, "wow, none of you were incorrect. there was nothing that I could tear apart about your statements"

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

Did you expect this review to be nice. Well, it's not. He was horrible to me, I will be horrible back.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

Currently in this class, there are 4 people asleep. Instead of making a more engaging lecture style, this man yelled suddenly to wake these students up. What a joke...

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

I'm still in denial that this class is offered as a capstone.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

I was so triggered in this class by his political views that I wore headphones to each class.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

Conflicted because you see all the horrible reviews for this capstone? Don't fret! A good option is Field Placement.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

Take field placement or experimental psychology. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

Worst capstone ever provided in the psychology department.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

what a horrible way to spend your time as a senior.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

He took 2 hours to explain classical conditioning to a room of senior psychology majors. SENIOR PSYCHOLOGY MAJORS....

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

He was horrible to students and even shamed you if you didn't do well on his exams.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

I received a very low grade on his first exam and he said, "You want my advice? Drop this class. You clearly aren't ready for my class if that's the best grade you can get after trying your hardest." I cried on the whole drive back home from campus.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 28, 2024

I didn't like existing in this classroom.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

I will never exist in close proximity to this man ever again. Horrible.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

I believe in magic. I don't believe that Professor Temple will ever change or realize how much his students hate him and his classes.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

Being in his class makes me want to dissociate for eternity.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 28, 2024

Do you want a motivation to skip a class. Attend one of his lectures. You will see what I mean.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

So disappointed.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

This class is a joke.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

He doesn't care to change his ways, I don't care to be nice.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

He was supposed to retire in 2022, but decided to come back. We still wonder why he came back.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

If 30% of your class failed your first exam, HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT YOU ARE A GOOD PROFESSOR, SIR?!

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

I don't like this man, like the people below.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

I've never resented a professor more than I do him.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

Worst way to spend an afternoon.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

You don't need to listen in class; just look at the notes and textbook.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

You WILL FIGHT FOR YOUR LIFE in this class.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

Not self-aware and will "accidentally" talk about politics for no reason.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

e-r-i-t-e-r. E-R-I-T-E-R. Spell that backwards. He was supposed to do that in 2022.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

Talked at us for 2 hours about research methods even though we are psychology students who studied that 3 years ago.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

He hates canvas. You don't know your grade unless you ask. There is a risk that you will get shamed if you have a low grade.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

We deserve better than getting this lame excuse of a professor.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

Bad guy, bad man.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

His tests are awful, but not as horrible as he is.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

Do you think that professors should shame students for being who they are?

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

Don't listen to the positive reviews. He probably wrote them.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

Misogynist.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

Will literally test you on things he says he won't test you on.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

Not a good professor, stay away from him.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

I beg you don't embarass me professor, ahhhhhh. Please, please, please (spoiler alert, professor in question embarassed me).

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

run while you still can.

1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

loml: Loss of my life. The loss being the time I had to spend taking this class.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
SEMINARINPSYC
Oct 29, 2024

I would not advise taking this professor.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Oct 29, 2024

Terrible, political agendas, and monotone lectures.

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Nov 18, 2024

EYE FOR AN EYE I EARNED MY STRIPES I RUN THROUGH YOUR MIND

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Nov 18, 2024

Don't you tell me how to feel Don't you tell me how to feel Don't you tell me how to feel YOU DON'T KNOW JUST HOW I FEEL

1.0
5.0
PSYCHSEMINAR
Nov 18, 2024

I AM THE FACE OF LOVE'S RAGE I AM THE FACE OF LOVE'S RAGE

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
A+ (2)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(2)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 13 reported grades
A: 3
A+: 2
B+: 2
A-: 1
Common Tags
Lecture heavy (11)
Tough grader (10)
Graded by few things (8)
Test heavy (6)
Get ready to read (3)
EXTRA CREDIT (3)
Tough Grader (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

-1.33 avg change
Apr
May
Jan
Apr
Oct
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

SOCIALSEMINAR

5.0

(1)

NONE0

5.0

(1)

PSYCH001

5.0

(2)

PSYCH160100

5.0

(1)

SOCIALPSYCH

4.9

(9)
+6 more courses
Difficulty by Course

PSYCHSEMINAR

4.7

SEMINARINPSYC

4.5

PSYCH160

4.4

PSYCH

4.3

SOCIALPSYCH

4.0

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