4.3

Lauren Graham

Psychology - University of Washington

4.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
80%
Would Retake
206
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

80%

Would Retake

206

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What Students Say

Poor lecturer actually

PSYCH306 - 1.0 rating

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

54%

Textbook Required

22%

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A+: 57
A: 28
A-: 17
B+: 10
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Caring (37)
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Amazing lectures (23)
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Accessible outside class (18)
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Reviews (206)
4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Oct 22, 2013

She seems very invested in psychology and it shows. She's pretty easygoing and only hates it when people pack up from lecture early, but that's understandable since she likes to debrief the day's lecture at the end of every class. The midterms are all straight-forward and if you read the chapters a little, you'll be fine. Clickers are easy points!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2013

Really helpful and kind professor

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Nov 8, 2013

I love Professor Graham. She is a terrific teacher and she's funny and very well-informed. I definitely recommend taking her class. Midterms are straight forward and don't pack up early because it's annoying! You rock, Professor Graham!

4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Nov 16, 2013

Great professor. Her lectures are interesting and the course itself is fun to learn. Graham is nice and clear in explanation. There's also extra credit opportunity if you participate in the psych studies. Midterm and final are worth the same, but final is over everything. However it's all multiple choice and isn't too hard if you do the reading.

4.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2013

Graham is fine for a 101 professor but she lacks the presentation skills required to be effective. Good thing it doesn't matter since psych 101 is easy. There is much book emphasis, you WILL have to read every word of assigned chapters. Doing extra credit will gives you up to 0.3 grade points in the class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 7, 2013

Awesome professor. The lectures are interesting and midterms are fairly straight forward, just make sure you read the textbook! Overall a very enjoyable class led by an amazing professor that loves the field. Definitely recommend taking her class!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2014

This class was an awesome introduction to psychology. Dr. Graham was very straight forward, gave a pretty precise reading schedule, answered multiple questions throughout her lectures and only covered what was most important. You can miss lectures, if you're going to check out the slides and recorded lecture online. I totally recommend this class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Jan 18, 2014

She is an amazing lecturer. She is clear and very knowledgeable about psychology. She cares about the student's learning and lectures definitely have helped me to do well in her class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Mar 8, 2014

She was very nice and the kindest professor/teacher I've ever had. She is very clear on what she will be testing you on and just an overall good teacher!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Apr 30, 2014

Graham is an amazing teacher. She brings so much enthusiasm to this class so it's always enjoyable. Her teaching style is easy to follow and her lectures are never dull. I highly recommend Professor Graham whether she's teaching Psych 101 or 202 (I've had her for both and she's been extremely knowledgeable and helpful in both classes).

5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
May 16, 2014

I love Dr. Graham. She is so enthusiastic and I always look forward to attending her lectures. She clearly loves the subject (psych 202: biopsych) and she makes it so interesting and fun! I'm so happy I took her class!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
May 23, 2014

She's a really nice professor and very clear during lecture. Class is never boring. Quiz section wasn't mandatory but you should go just in case. The exams get harder and harder each time but if you read the textbook and use her study guide you should do fine. Only problem I have is that her study guide is extremely long and most terms arent tested

5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
May 23, 2014

She is pretty clear on what she wants you to know on the test, but sometimes she does throw a couple of curve balls at you. You should attend lectures, since some non-multiple choice questions on her test are specifically about stuff covered in lectures. She seems pretty knowledgable and is pretty entertaining to listen to.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH202
Jun 4, 2014

LAUREN IS THE BEST!!!! MY FAVORITE PROFESSOR I'VE HAD AT UW. Her class is very straightforward.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Jun 6, 2014

One of the best professor I have had at UW. Dr. Graham brings the material to life by providing the newest research and providing her own opinions. I am excited to go to lectures. She is always willing to help students who are struggling with the material and is extremely approachable. Her tests are fair and not meant to be tricky.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Jun 7, 2014

Professor Graham is amazing. She provided clad information during lecture and started with latest scientific news. the tests are not problems as long as you follow the study guide she gave you before the test. She is very helpful and more than happy to answer the questions you have.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Jun 7, 2014

Lauren was a really great biopsych teacher. Very enthusiastic about the material and about students' learning. Tests can be tricky but are definitely manageable as long as you do the reading and go to lecture. Only complaint is that a LOT of material gets covered so it's hard to know what exactly to study for. Otherwise an awesome class.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH202
Jun 13, 2014

Hands down the best professor I've had so far. Her enthusiasm makes the class incredibly enjoyable and there's never a dull moment. She is very friendly so don't be afraid to ask her questions! The tests are manageable as long as you use the study guide that she provides (it's extensive but helpful in the long run). I'm going to miss her class!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH202
Jul 4, 2014

Great class. A bit memorization heavy. You can probably get a fairly decent grade even if you don't get the book, but I recommend that you do. A lot of material is covered, which makes test prep a bit tricky

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Jul 7, 2014

Best instructor I've had at UW. She LOVES what she teaches, and it shows every day in her lectures and office hours conversations! Always enthusiastic, extremely helpful, and very interesting material. She assigns a lot of little weekly assignments, like discussion questions and comments, and reading quizzes, but I think they enhanced the course.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Dec 8, 2014

LOVE. HER. Exactly what I look for in a professor: loves what she teaches, extremely clear with what she expects, and available for help all the time. Definitely take a class from her if you can!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Dec 9, 2014

Very engaging lectures but sometimes the test scores don't show how much work you've put into it...

5.0
4.0
PSYCH209
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2014

Incredibly good lecturer. Does hand drawings for neuron stuff which is super helpful.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2014

Very clear lecturer, clear grading, easy class, awesome professor, would recommend to anyone

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Dec 17, 2014

I'm really glad that I took this as one of my classes for my first quarter of college. She's great at teaching and keeps lectures interesting. However, do note that this isn't a class that you can BS and still get a 4.0 in. You still need to read over lectures to prep for exams. Other than that, the extra credit she gives is very generous.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Dec 30, 2014

Even as a non-psych major, Graham made the class very interesting. She is very passionate about biopsychology and I would recommend her to any student. There is a lot of information covered, but definitely manageable.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2015

Dr. Graham made me want to major in Psychology.

5.0
3.0
101AND202
Grade: A+
Jan 7, 2015

Great professor! Helpful, clear, interesting and excited about the material. Truly cares that you learn. Tests are fair, but you'll need to do the reading.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Feb 25, 2015

Really good professor! I took this class last year but decided to rate her now. She was soooo good! really inspiring students. Clear lectures, easy exams. All you need to do is to read the book and go to the class(cuz there is clicker points). A lot of extra credit by participating in interesting reserches.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Mar 14, 2015

Lauren Graham is an excellent lecturer! PSYCH 202 was a brilliant class made all the better by her engaging lecture style. The course is very organized, but takes up a lot of your time. Graham is the best available!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Mar 18, 2015

Dr. Graham inspired me into majoring in Psych when I was still unsure, she's so awesome!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Mar 18, 2015

Although the class was tough and includes alot of information, Dr. Graham makes sure you know what's going to be included in the test - she is also really knowledgable in her subject and her enthusiasm influences students and the class overall.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 19, 2015

She's a great teacher. She's passionate about psychology and the brain. You will definitely learn a lot in her class. She spends tons of time on answering questions so she may get behind on lectures though. Her first test wasn't hard, but the second and final require so much studying. She isn't clear when she talks about the studies.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Mar 20, 2015

Her biggest problem is that she teaches the material too well, and inspires the class to try too much. Why is that a problem? Because she keeps having to make the tests harder to keep the overall GPA within the required range. This was by far the hardest I've studied to get a 3.8 (and I'm a senior)

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Mar 25, 2015

Loved this class. Made me decide to major in psych because of this class and the 101 class I took with her. The best of the best, not necessarily the easiest though.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2015

Loved her in Psych 101 and loved her in this class too. One of the most amazing teachers I've probably ever had

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Mar 31, 2015

I love her! She is super engaging and genuinely loves teaching this topic, which is so refreshing. This class isn't easy - attendance is pretty much mandatory and there is a ton of material for each unit, but it's so worth it! She'll elaborate on anything & answer any questions. If you don't do well, it's pretty much on you and your study habits.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2015

Psych 101 is an easy class given that there are four midterms and a final (and your lowest test score is dropped). You can also do psych studies to earn 0.3 extra grade points. Graham is a very engaging lecturer, and truly cares about students. I would recommend the class to anyone and everyone. Attend lecture & read textbook and you can 4.0.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
May 6, 2015

Lauren was an amazing professor and was really engaging. Lots and lots of reading (2 books). Weekly quizzes (really easy) to see if you read, weekly discussion questions, 2 exams and a final. Attendance is worth points so must show up. As a psych major, really really enjoyed her class.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
May 17, 2015

Graham is an amazing lecturer. She made me become interested in Psychology, and I was glad to show up to that class everyday. There are clicker questions daily; no need to get them right. Weekly multiple choice homework and readings. Tests are fairly straightforward and multiple choice. Would take again! You can also drop any test!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Jun 20, 2015

Her lectures are clear and easy to follow, she's easy to talk to and is willing to answerclarify any questions you have. Make flashcards to help you remember all the terms on the study guides she gives before each exam. Do the extra credit, and show up to class because there are clicker questions for participation.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Nov 13, 2015

Graham is amazing. She's super funny in her lectures and is pretty clear on the topics. Her tests are fairly simple as long as you've shown up to class and paid attention. My favorite professor so far!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 16, 2015

Probably one of the best professors I've had. Her lectures are amazing (and sometimes quite funny). I looked forward to her class every day, above all others. She does literally read through some slides, but then goes on to explain it in depth, so it's cool. Office hours are great; she's a good conversationalist; learned a lot beyond the course too

4.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Nov 17, 2015

She is extremely passionate about what she is teaching, and will motivate you to do well, but you definitely have to put in the effort to do well.

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Nov 18, 2015

Lectures are very clear and interesting. I've never skipped a day of psych lecture, despite skipping other lectures all the time.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Nov 22, 2015

Grading is awful. Test averages are too high, she gives away points in the form of open book quizzes, discussion. This means your grade is more vulnerable even if you know the material. You can do very well on tests but if you lose say 5 points b/c you forgot an online assignment or two you lose like .25 from your gpa. Doesn't answer emails...

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Dec 14, 2015

Graham is an amazing professor. For the quarter I took her class, all lectures were recorded and posted online, and she really knows how to make it convenient for those who want to watch those lectures by repeating any questions that she gets asked during lecture before answering (mic far from students). Tests multiple choice. Participation grade.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Dec 14, 2015

Lectures are easy to follow. Dr. Graham is the best professor, always there to answer your questions and gives a lot of time to ask questions during class. A lot of short quizzes and midterms but they are not hard and reinforce knowledge acquirement. Amazing!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2015

Dr. Graham is AMAZING. She has a clear passion for psychology that was contagious! Definitely made all of her students want to reciprocate the energy! Her lectures are clear and to the point. If it's not on the lecture slides, it probably won't be on the test. She is there whenever students need her, so make use of office hours!

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

She is very enthusiastic about biopsych, and tells lots of inspiring stories related to the course during lecture. Her tests are not too hard, but mostly fact based since it is multiple choice.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2015

SUCH AN AMAZING PROFESSOR! She's clearly passionate about what she's teaching, and keeps you interested! This qtr there were 4 midterms and a final (mc), but you can drop your lowest out of the 5. TopHat/Clicker questions so you should def go to class.. Textbook for the weekly online quizzes (not hard), but exams were purely from lectures!

5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2015

She really knows her stuff and she's very passionate about it. It was an awesome class! Tests had some tricky elements to them. The grading criteria made the class very clear and the extra credit definitely helped!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2015

Dr. Graham is awesome. Her lectures are extremely clear and informative, and it was apparent what you needed to know, so I always felt prepared. It was a very easy course though.. With extra credit I technically finished with a 4.1... But that's definitely not a bad thing. The class is structured extremely well and quizzes are easy.

5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2015

The class is fantastic. Very easy material, so to not look like she's an easy prof she makes the tests super easy. You don't need to study really, just be exceptionally sharp for exams.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2015

Professor Graham is amazing!! She's so passionate about psychology and her lectures are very interesting and engaging. She has a clear grading criteria, tests from her lectures and assigns very little homework (weekly reading quizzes). Read the textbook, make flashcards, and study her lectures for exams.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2015

Definitely take her if you can, best professor I had in UW, great lecturer and a great person as well!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2015

Without a doubt, one of the best professors ever. You only really need to attend her lectures (they're also recorded) to understand exam material. Her lectures are clear, and she's very good at communicating with her students. I highly recommend taking a class with Dr. Graham!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2016

I'd say generally speaking there's only about one question on the test that relates to the reading, which the TAs will probably mention in your pre-exam review. I didn't read at all after my first lecture and found I did better because I wasn't bombarded with information I didn't need. Lectures are recorded. She's super cute and a great teacher

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: C+
Jan 6, 2016

LOVED HER CLASS! Shes amazing! She made me fall in love with psychology. I ended up getting the lowest grade of my life, 2.7:/ but i still don't care! Because the things I learned about implicit bias were eye opening! She also introduced us to a podcast called Invisibilia which i got addicted to! It was life changing!

5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Jan 18, 2016

I had Professor Graham for both Intro and Biopsych and loved both classes. She works hard to make the material as clear as possible, her tests are fair, her lectures are interesting, and she's available outside of class. I'm a Psych major because of her!

4.0
5.0
PSYCH101
Grade: C+
Mar 1, 2016

The professor has some character. But if you want to get a good a GPA in this not so hard class. Don't take her class, please.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2016

Lauren is awesome. I loved her lectures! The readings in the textbook are helpful, especially since there is quite a lot of material to study for tests. If you have a chance, take one of her classes.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH488
Grade: A+
Mar 17, 2016

Second class with Graham and she's amazing. Really funny, passionate, and clear with her explanations, but be warned, this class is a lot of work (especially for only 4 credits). Four exams, two per week discussion questions, weekly reading responses, and a big paper due, at the end. But it's worth it!

5.0
5.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 25, 2016

4 midterms with short response and fill-in-the-blank. The tests are really hard and tough.

4.0
4.0
PSYCH101
May 18, 2016

She makes psych 101 way harder than it is supposed to be. There are 4 midterms (multiple choice and short answer), 1 weekly discussion post, daily reading assignments, and daily reading quizzes. Don't take her class if you want a good GPA.

5.0
5.0
PSYCH101
May 24, 2016

The lectures were quite good but the tests were extremely tough. We took 4 tests this quarter and the averages were 75, 74, 72, and 74. So if you think that you'll get an easy A think again. The questions are hard and tricky.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Jun 1, 2016
Would take again

Professor Graham gives very clear and concise lectures but the questions on her tests can be tricky. Also participation is graded by clicker questions, so f you miss class a lot it can really bring your grade down. Her lectures are fun though, and she is hilarious, I really enjoyed taking her class; approachable and gives lots of extra credit.

4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Jun 5, 2016
Would take again

The tests are easy, just watch the lectures. Drops lowest test score. Lectures are recorded but there's clicker questions most of the time. Participation with reading quizzes and discussion boards every week. A really easy class, but of all the Psych 101 sections, Graham definitely tries the most to make you take it seriously and put in effort.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Jun 10, 2016
Would take again

I loved Dr. Graham. Five lectures a week but I didn't mind going to a single one as you can tell she loves teaching this course. There are four midterms and the final but the lowest midterm grade gets dropped. There are also daily reading quizzes, weekly discussions and up to .3 GPA boost of extra credit which are all very easy.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2016
Would take again

Graham is truly a superb professor. She has a very positive attitude which seems to translate to the rest of the class. She gives you lots of material to prepare you for her exams, which are fair assuming you have done your part on reading and paying attention to lectures. You will learn plenty and enjoy it, not to mention she's smoking hot too.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 28, 2016
Would take again

This was a tough class, but I guess it makes sense since it's a Psych major prereq. I went to a study skills session that Doctor Graham held for struggling students and her advice for studying for the tests was to pretty much just memorize everything from the assigned chapters... Her lectures are pretty interesting, but this class is hard work.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Graham is probably the best professor I've had at UW. Through her lectures, you can see that she really loves the field that she is in and her job as lecturer. Although her tests may be hard (at times) and there may be a lot of reading, her enthusiasm in teaching the subject has helped me learn stuff and made me love psychology even more.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2017
Would take again

Best professor at UW. Made me want to become a psych major. Always enthusiastic. You get a notecard and you have chance to get extra credit. Read the book a lot.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2017
Would take again

Loved her lectures. She was passionate about the subject and was very organized. Open to questions and usually always able to answer it clearly. She taught in a way that was very clear. Exams consisted of multiple choice, fill in the blank and short answers. If you actually rewatched lecture, read the text book and use flash cards, you'll be good.

Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Feb 9, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Graham is one of my favorite professors. Her class is extremely interesting and amusing! She is easy going and responsible. Read the textbook and focus on the class slide. Study guides are given before each test. However, her tests are kind of tricky. Sometimes you have to read the question a couple of times to understand her point.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 14, 2017
Would take again

I struggled with this class due to my courseload as there are a lot of details to remember. Dr. Graham is an excellent teacher and i enjoyed her lectures. She's very good at making things interesting.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Mar 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Graham is an amazing professor and makes her lectures fun and entertaining! Psych202 is a challenging course, however, and her tests are not easy. You need to read the textbook and really understand the concepts to do well. The material is interesting, but not the easiest you'll ever come across.

TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2017
Would take again

Lauren is such a great professor! Reading the assigned pages is mandatory because of the weekly online reading quizzes, along with giving you a gist of what you'll learn the next day. Show up to class to get your PollEverywhere credit and try CLUE sessions! The packets really helped me study for the tests. Focus on understanding powerpoint content

Participation matters
Inspirational
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
PSYCH202
Grade: F
Apr 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

The most difficult course that I have. Lots of reading, exams are tough, lots of memorizing.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Apr 7, 2017
Would take again

She's a great person and lecturer. Tells you most of what you need to know but you need to make sure you cement it through the reading and practice tests she provides. Her lectures were most of the structured but sometimes with fluff. Always offered help if needed. She's really care and enthusiastic. Tests are fair and let's you drop 1/4 or 5

Skip class? You won't pass.
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Graham is one of the best professors I have had. She makes lectures interesting and engaging, always allowing time for questions and clarifications. The class is definitely not easy, but stay on top of readings, show up to class, and study concepts and anyone can do well. Extra credit is also offered for this course so take advantage!

Respected
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
PSYCH101
May 26, 2017
Would take again

Her lectures are super interesting, fun and informative. She explains concepts well and clearly cares about her students. I would definitely take a class from her again. The exams can be frustratingly tricky though, so be prepared to study and be sure to pay attention to the details.

Tough Grader
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Jun 7, 2017
Would take again

The tests are a lot harder than some of the other psych 101 classes!

Tough Grader
Participation matters
4.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Graham is a wonderful person, she really takes her time to make the content engaging! However, this psych 101 class seems to be harder than other psych 101 classes; it's pretty easy to pull a 3.7-3.9 but a little tough to get a 4.0. Your GPA is almost strictly determined by your performance on tests.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Nov 14, 2017
Would take again

I love Dr. Graham SO much. She made me want to come to class and learn about a subject I wasn't super interested in. Her tests are difficult, but manageable! She makes lectures fun to listen to and keeps you engaged through poll ev and class discussion. I highly highly recommend taking a class from her! She's a genius

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2017
Would take again

THE best professor! She's very clear about what you need to know for each test. If you're confused about a topic, she'll explain it to you and will even tell you directly whether you'd be tested on it. She's super funny and pretty (she reminds me of Devin from Buzzfeed)! Her class inspired me to major in Neurobio! Would love to have her again!

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Lauren Graham is a really awesome professor! Really clear with what she expects of her students and doesn't try to trick you on her exams. While you don't have to use the textbook for her class, it certainly helps.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Graham is incredible, and her enthusiasm is contagious. I loved this class and am disappointed that it's over. I only wish it could've been a smaller class--300 students is too many. Going to office hours will make a tremendous difference in your learning. She's truly passionate about teaching, and her subjects. Enjoy her class and have fun!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2017
Would take again

One of the most prolific Professors Ive had in UW. Her passion for Psychology can really inspire you about Neuroscience as a whole. You should be fine as long as you go to CLUE, quiz sections and her office hours. Overall I highly recommend Professor Graham you wont regret it.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Graham is such a sweetheart. She's really understanding and helpful if you talk to her! The class isn't an Easy A but its so interesting that you will be willing to put in the effort. There are 4 exams (first 3 not cumulative, last one is-but she gives you a list to study) and you get one exam drop (not the final)

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

Biopsych (202) with Professor Graham was possibly the most useful, enjoyable, exciting, and intellectually stimulating course I've taken. Please take this if you have any interest in Psych, Neurology, Human Bioligy, etc.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B+
Jan 6, 2018
Would take again

This class was interesting and she taught the material well. As long as you do the readings, study, and do the weekly assignments, you should be able to do well. Studying for the exams is important because they can be difficult. The workload is not unreasonable and the sections are used for reviewing material from lecture.

Respected
TEST HEAVY
Would take again
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Jan 21, 2018
Would take again

Lauren Graham is an awesome professor and is super engaging with her students! She does random call which can be anxiety provoking but it forces you pay attention during class! You have to do online readings to prepare for lecture which are pretty short and easy. It's not a super demanding class but you still need to study and go to class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jan 25, 2018
Would take again

P. Graham is a phenomenal lecturer. She is very animated, and she makes an already interesting class even better! Her 202 tests are very fair. This class isn't an easy A, but if you do your readings every night and take decent lecture notes, you'll be fine. She even draws out processes, which is incredibly helpful. No practice/past exams are given

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Feb 15, 2018
Would take again

Professor Graham is just straight up amazing. She doesn't have textbooks unlike other psych 101 professors so that's very nice. Her lectures are extremely clear and she does a great job explaining everything so well. She is super engaging and very accessible outside of class. She is also very caring if you talk to her outside the classroom. GREAT

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B+
Mar 5, 2018
Would take again

I loved class with Professor Graham, she really cares about students' learning and is super understanding. She might be one of the more difficult professors at UW, but if you study what she says in lecture, the tests will be easy. I would definitely take another class with her.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Mar 5, 2018
Would take again

Graham is a great prof and human being! Lectures are interesting. Tests are harder than you'd expect based on how chill lectures are. They also make up a BIG percentage of your grade.

Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Mar 13, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Graham is an okay professor. You will need to do A LOT of reading but the class isnt super hard as long as you attend each lecture. Her slides are a lot more helpful than what she actually says; whenever she explains something she always stops and double checks her notes which makes me question her actual knowledge. Not a very helpful teacher.

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LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Mar 13, 2018
Would take again

As long as you show up to lectures and do most of the readings, you'll pass no problem. Super interesting content presented in an interesting way. Used personal stories and examples which helped me a lot. Would definitely take from her again!

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Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Mar 16, 2018
Would take again

Her lectures are so good. Would definitely recommend anyone who loves psychology to take her class.

Respected
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2018
Would take again

Loved Graham, despite having to study a lot for the tests. Do not take Psych 101 lightly- it still requires much effort if you want a 4.0. Had to go to lecture because of PollEv questions, but it was fine because Graham's lectures were interesting and engaging. Would definitely recommend Graham for psych to those who're willing to put in some work.

TEST HEAVY
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: C+
Mar 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I personally did not like her teaching style. She talks a lot at you and doesnt leave a lot of time for discussion or questions. Her lectures rarely matched up to the exams, you have to do a lot of reading on your own. Also when people asked questions a lot of the time she did not know the answers. Other people like her but shes not for everyone.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
3.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Mar 23, 2018
Would take again

Graham is very knowledgeable, but her pacing for the class is all over the place. The class quickly fell behind the projected schedule, so many of the topics felt either too drawn out or too rushed. While it is always interesting to learn about subjects beyond the scope of the class, I wish she would have focused on the subject at hand.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Mar 24, 2018
Would take again

Graham leads engaging and interesting discussions. She always asks if anyone has questions and answers them as best as she can. You don't need to read the book to pass the tests unless she specifically says there is something in the book that is not on the test.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2018
Would take again

Class isn't extremely difficult and Graham's lectures and slides are really useful. Just make sure to show up to class most of the time for participation and to make you understand the content. Class IS mainly based off your exams however so don't slack too much, but the content is always what she covered in class. Good choice!

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2018
Would take again

Amazing teacher!! Her lectures are very interesting, and if you go to lecture she gives you all the information you need to know for tests. She does random call and pollev so attendance is important. You have to read the textbook in order to do well on the online quizzes. Readings tend to take a decent chunk of time. The study guides are helpful!

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Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
PSYCH206
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoyed Professor Graham. She was always energetic in her lectures plus she kept the content interesting. There is a fair amount of reading that is highly recommended to do well on the weekly quizzes that make up 70% of your grade (but no midterms!). Be prepared to collaborate with your classmates for in class questions and the quizzes.

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TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Her lectures are very engaging. The workload is very reasonable: assigned textbook readings, short weekly online quizzes, 3 midterms (can drop the lowest score), 1 final, and an annotated bibliography project. The exams are all multiple choice, and there is a group portion at the end when you submit a separate answer sheet for the same questions.

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Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Dec 28, 2018
Would take again

My favorite class I've taken thus far. She's extremely nice and hilarious (which was nice at 8:30 am). The workload is manageable and the test questions aren't too difficult. She tends to not remind of you of things (such as:" the midterm is next Monday"! Had a pull a fast one for that:')). The content was great and I thoroughly enjoyed the class

Respected
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Feb 5, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Graham is such an amazing professor. I can't really explain everything but just everything about her is A+. Her lectures are very interesting and she is very charming. Funny though cause some girls in our quarter are comparing to get her attention more. LOL I was just wandering if I could achieve that if I am a white girl.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Mar 6, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Graham is the funniest teacher in the department and has a wealth of knowledge in Biopsychology. Her class isn't very easy and extra credit is minimal, but her lectures are very entertaining and substantial. Tests are very conceptual but sometimes pick out things you don't know. Any class in the psych department that she teaches I will take.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Mar 11, 2019
Would take again

3-4 midterms, cumulative final. There are group portions for the exams, where you can work with the ppl around you. Lots of studying needed to really get the material, with how complex the brain is. Don't slack on the readings, pay attention and go to lecture and you should be fine. Quiz sections aren't graded. Poll isn't graded on right answers

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Mar 22, 2019
Would take again

Graham is fantastic. Funny, intelligent, sensible. The class is so interesting and the material isn't hard to grasp. Just attend lecture, read the textbook, actually study, and you'll do fine. The homework is not too hard and she gives you so much time. Quiz section wasn't helpful but isn't compulsory. Attend the CLUE sessions. Exams are MC.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
PSYCH222
Mar 24, 2019
Would take again

It was the first time that this class in particular was offered, so I give her some credit for that, but it wasn't taught the best. The test questions were very specific and pretty difficult. The grading on the papers was not very clear, either. However, Graham is a captivating lecturer and you can tell that she cares about her students.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Apr 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Graham gives really great, engaging lectures. She teaches pretty hard concepts, but makes them seem simpler. However, she doesn't cover everything you need to know for the tests in lecture. You have to read the textbook!

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
PSYCH306
Grade: C
May 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Don't get your hopes up to get a decent grade in any of this professor's classes. She even included citations in the page counts for papers without specifying and docs points if you go over. It's not even worth bringing up issues with her because she literally doesn't care. Very disappointing when compared to other professors.

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Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
PSYCH306
Grade: B-
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I am surprised that she has good reviews here. 306 was the worst class I have taken in college with Graham! She lacks expertise in the subject and doesn't have clear expectations. Exams are from random sources (textbook, lectures, section, podcast, additional materials). Not a fan, she only wants to reply to you rather than listen.

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Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYC488
May 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

It's supposed to be low stress class to teach us about stress and coping, but apparently this was the most stressful class I have taken so far. Crazy amount of reading, boring useless meditation, and heavy short-answer exams. Not clear what to study. Do yourself a favor and don't take her!

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYCH488
Grade: B
May 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I know many people like her lectures, but I am not a big fan. Indeed, I feel her lectures don't prepare you well, not even 50%, for the exam. It's all about your reading, understanding of the materials, and how good of a test taker you are. Reflections and service learning were pointless.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
PSYCH306
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She always talks about things different than the text book which makes me question why did she choose that textbook in the first place?

1.0
4.0
PSYCH306
May 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I know that Prof Graham's 202 is fabulous. However, her 306 is very, very, very awful. She once let us listen to two podcasts during one lecture, and cancel lectures with random reasons like "I need to stay home all day tomorrow." I really hate those podcasts and I feel she just doesn't care about this.

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Participation matters
2.0
5.0
PSYCH306
May 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The content of her class is very arbitrary. The midterm comes and youre very confused what to study

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSYCH306
Grade: A-
May 29, 2019
Would take again

I love Dr. Graham I have taken 3 classes from her an all of them have been Awesome! Her tests can be difficult because they don't really reflect the style of questions you are given in-class, but they are fair questions and the tests aren't too bad. I went to class, kept up with the reading, and never studied and did fine in the class.

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Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
PSYCH306
Grade: B
May 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I like her lectures but her exams are too detailed and questions are tricky

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYCH306
Grade: B+
May 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Poor lecturer actually. She doesn't know what to teach so she would have the class full of podcasts, ted talks, youtube, and Netflix documentaries. She goes back to her notes during the lecture due to her lack of preparation. The exam isn't very difficult but you can't study for it from a clear resource, which sucks if you care about your grades.

Test heavy
3.0
4.0
PSYCH488
Jun 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This class was horrible for me. For it to be called stress & coping & to actually stress me out more than any other course I've taken says a lot. Having weekly mandatory service learning, reflections &comments, 4 chapters a week to read, was really A LOT! The exams were horrible, all short answer, very specific, w/ some info we did not even cover.

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Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PSYCH306
Grade: A-
Jun 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are vague and shallow in material. Forces you to come to class by calling on random names to make sure you are actually in class when doing clicker qs. Tests on tiny details (what was the age of the child in the video we watched in class?) and questions are tricky. No extra credit. Posted final exam prompts only 2 days before exam. Avoid

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
PSYCH306
Jun 17, 2019
Would take again

Dr. graham is honestly the best! I was surprised to see negative reviews. I do agree that her tests can include fairly detailed questions but she is incredibly accessible and posts concept guides that are really accurate for exams. Also she does include a lot of outside resources but i think it makes the material more interesting and applicable.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH488
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2019
Would take again

Super funny and down to earth. Not an easy A but you will learn a lot.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH209
Jun 23, 2019
Would take again

Lectures were AMAZING. Really is an awesome Professor, but I found that the exams were extremely, unnecessarily difficult. Her lectures were very interesting, but she makes you work hard for your grade. Not an easy class.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH403
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR EVER

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Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Dec 28, 2019
Would take again

I really loved Dr. Grahams class but sometimes it felt like she made the exams overly difficult for no reason. She would throw in random questions from the reading that we never discussed in detail in class but for the most part, you can get away with not doing the reading. I would skim through the textbook for vocabulary and thats it.

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Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2020
Would take again

Not an easy A like everyone says it is. I did have to work for the grade and do extra credit, but Lauren is great! She's fun, cares about students, and keeps lecture interesting with videos and turn and talk sessions. Actually learned alot too. Didn't have to read textbook, just skimmed it. U don't have to buy it, just inquizitive which has book

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2020
Would take again

Professor Graham is very enthusiastic about teaching and really cares about her students. I feel like the curve is pretty decent since I didn't do really well on all exams but still managed to 4.0 the course. She was really accommodating and flexible to her policies when the in person meeting was cancelled at the end of the quarter.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
101AND202
Grade: A+
Apr 14, 2020
Would take again

She is down to earth and a great prof. I highly recommend you take her classes.

4.0
3.0
PSYCH202
May 9, 2020
Would take again

Graham gives good examples that interest her students. Make sure to attend all of her lectures and do most of the textbook readings, as tests reflect information from both.

Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
2.0
PSYCH206
Grade: A+
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

After the 2nd week onward ALL lectures were ted talks, podcasts, recordings from TAs or old lectures recordings. I only give her a 2 because class expectations are very straightforward. You can almost get a 4.0 from reading the textbook alone, lectures are so unimportant. She seems very nice, but I wouldn't know because she was so disengaged.

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Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jun 15, 2020
Would take again

Professor Graham is amazing! She really knows the material and makes it super interesting in class. She really cares about her student's well being and wants you to be successful. You definitely need the text book to understand more about lectures, as she references it a lot. Participation is mandatory, but based only on completion to get points.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Jun 26, 2020
Would take again

Wonderful Prof! She is really funny and her descriptions helped me a lot, despite bio not being my strongest class. There is quite a bit of reading, question sheets, and you work on one big paper the whole quarter, so there's a lot to keep track of. The book is crucial since most of her quiz questions come from details in the readings.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
4.0
PSYCH209
Jul 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class was hard. If you don't do the readings you will pass. All of the quizzes are super specific so reading the material is important but understanding it is even more important. This class was online- I wouldn't recommend. I get all A's and it had a tough time with this class.

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Tough grader
4.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Aug 29, 2020
Would take again

Class was always fun and interesting. It was very apparent that Dr. Graham cared about her students learning and wanted us all to do well. There was required reading with weekly quizzes, and the tests weren't difficult as long as you did the reading.

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Participation matters
Caring
2.0
4.0
PSCYH448
Grade: B+
Feb 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This class is called "Stress & Coping", and for me, ironically, it was very stress inducing. We have to join an outreach program and you have to be sure it fits with your schedule before you sign up for it. There are also very many weekly assignments that are time consuming, but it's expected that you remember a lot of the information. Meh class.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
3.0
PSYCH209
Grade: B
Mar 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Psych 209 was probably one of the worst structured classes Ive ever taken. No clear guidance. Be ready to teach yourself. No opportunities for more credit if youre not doing well. Exams are somewhat based on comprehension like in an English test where answers could be arguable. Writing assignments are confusing. Grading is harsh.

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Tough grader
1.0
4.0
PSYCH209
Grade: A-
Mar 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

assignment instructions are vague and confusing. she basically just wants you to assume and will grade on things that arent mentioned in instructions. she is passive aggressive, condescending, and lacks empathy for her dedicated students struggling through a pandemic. If you ask for help she is rude and does the bare minimum. Grades are always late

Tough grader
3.0
4.0
PSYCH209
Mar 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Graham was a very average professor. Most assignments were fairly vague and students were told to contact TA's/her for help but most often than none they would either reply too late or not at all. Not a horrible course, just be prepared to work for it.

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Tough grader
1.0
3.0
PSYCH209
Grade: A+
Mar 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

AWFUL class, professor and TA's. Rubrics/instructions for writing assignments are vague and even if explicitly followed, they dock points for things not listed on rubric. TA's are useless and contradict themselves on grading criteria. I've never seen so many students struggle and be utterly confused. This class does not set students up for success.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Nov 19, 2021
Would take again

Taking Graham class we a breeze and I learned so much about psychology. Exams were pretty easy as long as you study the study guide. I always have at least a 90% in her class and always had a good time. Super fun as well! Would definitely take again and again and again.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2022
Would take again

Her lectures are very interesting and easy to follow. She answers questions really well. The content goes by at a manageable speed. The textbook readings are helpful but a little tedious and frustrating at times. There isn't a lot of homework which is nice and the exams are easy. Overall, I really enjoyed the content and her lectures.

3.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 17, 2022

Psych depart. has better profs. Dr. Graham was considerate in making class accessible in-person and online since participation's graded but is average at best—not a standout. Tedious weekly discussions, weekly reading/quizzes, and feature projects. No EC and five exams (last is cumulative); class is fine if you read. Overall? Just not impressed.

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Participation matters
4.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 18, 2022
Would take again

She was a well-versed and lucid lecturer. Contents were solid and covered biochemical mechanisms of behavior. Exam questions were manageable but required detailed memorization and integrative flexible application, which could be tricky and out of range occasionally. Projects are graded harshly. Error capacity is relatively low for a higher GPA.

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Participation matters
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Mar 28, 2022
Would take again

She was pretty engaging in the lecture, understanding and flexible with due dates. She really liked fostering a conversation

Online Savvy
Clear grading criteria
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B+
Mar 29, 2022
Would take again

Be prepared on the due dates for assignments, especially toward the end of the quarter when they become more random. The lectures are mostly small bonus lessons from the textbook, but Professor Graham lectures in such a way that it is simply entertaining. A lot of opportunities for fun creative projects. The class is easy but do put the time in.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSYCH488
Grade: A-
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

Lauren is a fantastic lecturer and is excellent at striking a balance between conveying critical information and letting the class discuss. The readings were generally extremely relevant and well-chosen without being burdensome. I wish I could've taken more classes from her.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH209
Grade: A
May 24, 2022
Would take again

Such a great class! Its really easy! Great worksheets to practice and learn the material during discussion/lecture and good homework practice w/ InQuizitive. If you go to lecture/discussion and put in the effort, you won't have to study outside of class. 3 tests for the quarter, all really easy. 5 writing projects that are intensive but really fun!

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Participation matters
4.0
4.0
PSYCH209
Grade: A-
Jun 5, 2022
Would take again

An interesting course with tons of convoluted readings and opaque research writing assignments. It was a solid preparation of future psychology research and a mandatory course to take to get into psych major. There were 3 exams and 5 writing assignments. Compare to psych 202, less technical terms but broader stress on applications. Not quite easy.

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Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Engaging lectures. Flexible and willing to give students the help they need to be successful.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B-
Dec 9, 2022

Very, very horrible! An absolute disaster for non-native English speakers... And if you fail the exams, you're screwed, even if you get a perfect score on your usual assignments.

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

she was very enthusiastic and genuinely cared about making sure we knew the material.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Professor Graham is an incredibly intelligent and enthusiastic professor. She always answers questions thoughtfully, and teaches lectures though clear examples and anecdotes. PSYCH101 is very reading intensive (chapter every week), but it's manageable. If you take good notes, do the practice quizzes, and make a good exam note card, you'll pass!

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Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Graham, is a great professor, and is very knowledgeable about the field of psychology. The lectures are engaging with real world examples along with class participation. There is quite a bit of homework, but it is manageable. Exams are a bit challenging, but as long as you take good notes and understand the topics, you should be fine.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 27, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Graham is a really engaging professor! The assignments were all very clear and reasonable and she makes lectures personalized and interesting. The study guides for the exams are mostly helpful, however, I found that the actual tests would often have questions on topics that weren't in the guide - if you want an A, review the textbook carefully.

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EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
101AND202
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 7, 2023

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

Tough grader
5.0
2.0
101AND202
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2023
Would take again

Very forgiving grading policy (1-2 lowest exam scores dropped), very passionate about topics, and great in-lecture engagement with class.

Get ready to read
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B
Jan 26, 2023

This class is just memorization. There is no complex problem, it is just memorization.

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Group projects
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
101AND202
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2023
Would take again

Very good at engaging students during lectures.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: B+
Feb 6, 2023
Would take again

I liked professor graham and the class was quite easy. I thought some of the test questions were worded in an unnecessarily confusing way and there were questions that were meant to trick you which I didn't like. But, she added a lot of grades into the gradebook making it easier to easily pass the class.

Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Mar 9, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Graham is an amazing professor! Her lectures are super interesting and she does a great job at keeping the class engaged whether you're in person or watching through Panopto. Some of the content is challenging, but nothing that isn't doable as long as you go to/watch lecture, do the readings and study.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
5.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Mar 13, 2023
Would take again

Such an interesting class, really deepened my love for psych/bio. Tests were hard bc the questions are weird, but it's definitely doable. It's hard work, but really really rewarding. You can tell she's very knowledgable and really cares about students/the subject.

Lots of homework
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
101AND202
Grade: A-
Mar 14, 2023
Would take again

I took Psych 101 and 202 with Professor Graham. She is clear on her expectations of what you need to know for exams and projects, and it's evident that she cares a lot about the topics she's teaching. In these classes she was easy to reach outside of class through Ed Discussion. There are multiple opportunities for extra credit in both classes.

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Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 22, 2023
Would take again

Amazing lectures! I thought this class was going to be impossible without a bio background, honestly very easy if you just study what she tells you to. First test is practice. Can drop 1 of next 4.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 27, 2023
Would take again

She is a super passionate lecturer and really cares about what she's teaching. 1st midterm is just practice and she drops your worst score out of the other 4 tests (including final). You can use a notecard on the tests and there is lots of extra credit opportunities. The class is content heavy, but do readings and go to lecture and you will be ok.

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Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

Professor Graham was the best psych professor! A lot of reading in the online textbook but there were knowledge check quizzes that were helpful in comprehension. A lot of tests throughout the quarter but were all multiple-choice with a scantron. Also, four projects called "features" took time but were kind of fun. Really knowledgeable professor.

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Amazing lectures
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2023
Would take again

Don't fall behind and you'll be fine. She knows the material well, but lectures are not necessary if you're a quick learner, the book is more than enough. Beware, though, as some test questions test lecture-specific notes.

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5.0
3.0
PSYCH209
Grade: A-
May 16, 2023
Would take again

I've taken Psych 101, 202, and 209 with Professor Graham. She is a great lecturer and assigns a very fair amount of work. She really cares about her students and is very approachable. If you carefully read the textbook and attend most lectures you will pass. Psych 202 is very biology-heavy, but she explains topics super well. Best prof I've had!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
May 27, 2023
Would take again

Dr Graham was great! 202 was a very content-heavy class but she was able to make it understandable. You can tell she really cares and wants her students to do well. Exams were pretty difficult but attainable she gives a study guide. Really enjoyed this class would definitely recommend.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: B+
May 30, 2023
Would take again

Lauren is awesome, I had her for pysch 202 and 209 which are both difficult intro psych courses but her lectures and definitions of topics were very clear. Her classes are recorded just in case and she gives a 3 day grace period for online assignments. Overall just cares a lot about her students and making things accessible.

Caring
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH209
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2023
Would take again

Had Dr. Graham for PSYCH 202 last quarter, but I had to hop on here and write another review for her this quarter because she's so awesome! Always a joy to go to her class! She's knowledgeable and caring and above all just a no-BS, normal human being. She is so real and relatable! Thought I was going to hate PSYCH 209, but I loved it b/c of her!!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2023
Would take again

There are a lot of tests but they are all open book and open note! Just make sure to review the material before hand.

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Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
PSYCH426
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2023
Would take again

What an easy 4.0 this is, I mean, of this level 4 course! Words cannot convey how easy this is. You basically lie in your bed doing 6 annotations + 2 comments for 2 scholarly journals assigned each week. The rest just 2 projects, 4 required reflections of your performance, and weekly quizzes (all open notes). And then, you were done, 4.0 cashed in

Get ready to read
Caring
Respected
5.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 11, 2024
Would take again

You can tell she cares a lot about her students and wants us to succeed. She makes lectures interactional and connects harder topics with things to help us remember and understand better. A lot of it is memorizing terms, but she made the content very exciting. Really the only class I'd actually look forward going to.

Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2024
Would take again

Professor Graham is a very engaging professor that really cares about her students! This is not a weed out course and she gives lots of leeway with all of the assignments. It is a lot of content crammed into one course but as long as you keep up with the readings and give a little effort, it's not too difficult.

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Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Mar 22, 2024

Favorite class so far. Although during lectures she would often go on these long schpeels that would be a bit confusing to take note of but otherwise she's a very accommodating person.

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Respected
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Graham is hands-down the best professor I've ever had. I'd take any class that she teaches. She makes complicated concepts so easy to understand, her exams are fairly easy if you pay attention in class and read the textbook. One discussion post and one quiz every week but they take barely like 15 mins to get done with.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 17, 2024
Would take again

Professor Graham is really great at teaching a dense topic in a way that is understandable and fun. She is truly passionate about the class and cares about her students. Tests are easy so long as you read the textbook and go to lectures. One of the most polished classes I have taken so far.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
Oct 5, 2024
Would take again

Professor Graham makes this dense class engaging and understandable. Exams are challenging but manageable with the textbook and lecture attendance. unstuck AI is a great study tool alongside the class materials.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2024
Would take again

She's super nice and personable. The grading scheme is a little weird, but it's easy to excel if you do the work. The bio portion of the content is hard, and there was a lot more of it than I was expecting. Exams are all multiple choice, the quizzes are graded leniently, and lectures are recorded.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2024
Would take again

LOVED prof. Graham. She's very funny and makes lecture interesting. The projects were fun and the quizzes were relatively easy. The tests were moderately challenging but doable if you put in the time to learn the material. She gave opportunities for students to get at least 75% on the exam. She was overall super awesome and I would take her again.

3.0
4.0
PSYCH202
Grade: C
Mar 18, 2025

The grading scale for this class is not good. It goes by how many requirements you meet. For example, if I got 100% on every single project, quiz, discussion, etc. but I got a low score on the exams then I'd end up having 1.0-2.0 depending on your scores. you have to really focus on getting more than 75% on each exam if you even want to get a 3.0

Test heavy
4.0
1.0
101AND202
Grade: A+
Mar 19, 2025
Would take again

Her lectures were very interesting and we did not need to go to the quiz section. We had to do 3 projects but you really only need to put in about an hour of work to get full marks. It is incredibly easy to get a 4.0 in this class as long as you stay on top of the reading.

5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 23, 2025
Would take again

Lauren is so sweet & passionate about biopsych. Exams are challenging and the grading scheme was unorthodox, but getting a 3.7 is achievable when putting in the effort. I did have to work hard for the 4.0; studying multiple days before the exams and using Quizlet. The homework/quizzes/discussions are very easy, and quizzes are open note!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Mar 23, 2025
Would take again

Dr.Graham is so sweet & passionate about biopsych. Super interesting class and more bio-heavy than anticipated. A 3.7 is entirely achievable, but it's the 4.0 I had to work hard for. Studying multiple days before exams, reading the textbook thoroughly, and using Quizlet helped a lot. Assignments are easy to complete & the class is well organized.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 24, 2025
Would take again

Professor Graham is the absolute sweetest. Sometimes she goes off topic in lectures but she's very funny. The grading is a little weird and probably a little difficult to get 4.0 even if u do all the assignments bc the tests matter a lot. But she is soooo nice I would def take this class again with her.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
PSYCH322
Grade: A+
Mar 27, 2025
Would take again

If you have a chance to take Drugs and Behavior with Professor Graham I would highly recommend it. Attendance isn't mandatory and grading criteria is pretty straightforward. Very interesting class if you want to know about how drugs work differently and also the textbook was great in learning some history of drugs.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2025
Would take again

Psychology 202 is a very textbook survey class. Dr. Graham does a good job of establishing expectations and guiding students through the course content. No prior knowledge of biology is needed; the concepts and terms are straightforward to learn. Notecards are allowed on exams.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
3.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Apr 3, 2025
Would take again

This professor is kind and cares about her students, but the lecture notes are horrible. They were typically not posted before class and would end up being posted after, which made going back to canvas after class inconvenient. Things show up on the exam that were not discussed in lecture and were barely gone over in the textbook.

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Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2025
Would take again

Loves the subject and has taught Psych 202 many times, so she knows the material well. Textbook heavy, need to know both textbook and lecture material for exams. Clearly answers questions in class and office hours.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
May 14, 2025
Would take again

This class was very lecture heavy with quiz section only on Fridays. She did a great job of explaining content and answering questions during class. Office hours were also very helpful to look at what was missed on exams as well as getting questions answered. She is a very caring professor and the workload was very fair with only 3 projects due.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
May 29, 2025
Would take again

Beautifully structured class with many opportunities to succeed, coursework is well-balanced and professor is invested in ensuring that students learn important material in a way that will last.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A-
May 29, 2025

Dr G is really nice but I enjoyed her class more when on of her TAs, Natalie, was teaching. She's a little scatterbrained but very knowledgeable. She likes to broadly answer questions which is fine but can be frustrating. Pretty accessible and great grading criteria/scale. This is a good foundational class but get ready to read, lectures are light.

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Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A
Jul 10, 2025
Would take again

4 lectures a week and 1 quiz section. Although lecture heavy, I thoroughly enjoyed them because you can really tell Dr. Graham knows what she's talking about and loves talking about it. Her TA Natalie was also really fun to learn from. Despite being packed with so many different areas of psychology, all of them were so interesting.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
PSYCH202
Grade: A+
Oct 24, 2025
Would take again

She is very caring, and the structure of the course can really help you succeed. There's basically no stress. She's also very passionate about her teaching, I love her lecture environment. Highly recommend to take her class!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Dec 2, 2025
Would take again

maybe the material is too easy, but her lectures are useless. she and her TAs aren't the nicest people, but she makes the class really easy with the retakes. also doesn't take attendance, which is a plus.

5.0
2.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Graham's class is a great option to take if you are looking for a relatively easy option alongside other classes. Very easy to get a good grade because of the way her grading system is set up. While lectures are optional, she makes them interactive and fun to be a part of. However I could skip a good number and still do well on the tests.

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5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

This class is honestly perfect. She really knows what she's talking about. Lectures are short but interesting, though a lot of the exam content is from the textbook. Attendance isn't mandatory, and assignments can be submitted late. One assignment a week, two projects, and a few exams, which are all very straightforward, and scores can be revised!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Professor Graham is the most caring and kind professor I've had so far. She makes the content very accessible and easy to understand, her lectures are extremely engaging, and the grading criteria is obvious. There are many many opportunities to succeed in this class, all while being very easy to manage.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Graham's lectures are very interesting and she explains the material well. She allows revisions on both projects and every weekly assignment. Workload is very manageable and tests are straightforward. The final is optional as long as all topics on previous exams were completed. Her grading scale is transparent and makes for an easy 4.0.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
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