Reviews of professor Ron Keiflin

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Concepts are difficult to grasp in class so you will most likely need to spend time going over the studies on your own. The prof is very nice and is more than happy to help answer any questions you have. This is one of those classes that if you study what he says, youll do well. Very straight forward

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Sure material is boring, but he really tries to make it understandable to students. The material super simple and easy to understand, you just have to try. He does get a bit confusing when explaining things, but its because hes really trying to come up with relatable analogies that students can understand. Would recommend him 100% to anyone

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Dr. Keiflin gave his best shot at teaching our class the material. I took his class during his first quarter at UCSB and I think he thought we had prior knowledge on Cond and Learning when most of us didn't. The test was a little difficult, but doable if you go to lecture and study lecture slides. Think big picture and like the rat in the study.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The material can be a bit confusing but the lectures are fairly clear and if you go over them a couple of times you should be good. Grade is based on a midterm, final, and weekly quizzes. Some of the quiz questions show back up on the exams. Very chill class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I had Dr. Keiflin during the covid-19 remote instruction, and he really set himself apart from the other professors I have had in many ways. He genuinely cares for his students and just wants you to learn. If you put in the effort, you will leave the course learning a lot and not stressing about your grade. One of the nicest Professors I have had!

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Keiflin's topic can be hard to keep up with, so make sure you are very interested in behavioral psychology research and the history. He really wants his students to engage with him and his lectures, so ask many questions! Very straightforward questions on tests, just take good notes, check with him when concepts don't make sense.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Worst professor I have had at my time at UCSB. He cannot explain anything, even if you try to ask him so specify something. Content is already boring, but he makes the class even worse. Don't take this class!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Concepts were complex but Prof. Keiflin did a great job of thoroughly explaining the concepts and providing good examples/analogies. He's also available for questions during class meetings and makes sure to clear up any confusion. Really straightforward class and tests are based entirely on lectures! Enjoyed this class and would take w him again

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Keiflin is undoubtedly THE BEST professor ever! His exams are not tricky or ambiguous which I really appreciate, so if you study you will do great. He provides online videos to watch before the lecture which are so helpful to solidify the material. His lectures are great and engaging with many great examples to explain the material.