PSYC 3480

It was a good class! I actually liked the material and the reading wasn't that bad. Its interesting to see how our childhoods shaped who we are now and to also see the parents' side of view of adolescence.

Lectures were very interesting, and Allen is an excellent professor and also approachable. However, the exams were very difficult, and even if you attend every lecture and do the readings (which are essential and detailed), you will not be guaranteed an A. Recommended if you don't mind putting effort into doing many readings and taking notes during lectures; not the hardest psych course, but definitely not easy. Most lectures are quite interesting, though.

Interesting material, solid lecturer. He provides examples and videos to illustrate points, which helps make the class go by faster. To do well on the tests, you really need to read everything. There are always a few questions that were only covered in the reading and not in class, but the tests are definitely fair and comprehensive.

Professor Allen is AWESOME, to say the least. I am definitely not one to get into a class but this one I did. The information is so interesting and everything is relevant to life. The exams are not easy and you must read everything. However, it is worth working for in this class! I recommend it to everyone. Professor Allen loves what he does and is so knowledgeable.

I have never heard a louder or longer applause at the end of a semester. Allen absolutely loves what he teaches and you can tell. This class is extremely interesting and very relevant. He takes the typical topics that you learn about in other psych classes and makes you look at them from a completely different perspective. The tests can be tricky, but this class is definitely worth it. By far the best class/professor I've ever taken at UVa.

Professor Allen is great! This is an amazing class. I wish there was another class to take with Professor Allen. He definitely knows what he is talking about. The information is so relevant to life. The tests can be difficult, but as long as you do the reading (he definitely pulls questions that we don't discuss in lecture) and come to class, you should do fine!

You learn about a lot of interesting stuff which makes this class worthwhile in itself. Lot of reading, put the time in and you can get a good grade.

This was one of the best classes at UVA. Prof. Allen is easily one of the nicest, most approachable people ever. His lectures are incredibly relevant and entertaining, to not only psych majors. I always paid attention with ease for the whole 75 minutes. The tests are harder than the final which I found easy and I didn't really keep up with the reading. Also, you get to drop one test and have the ability to drop another one if write an option paper and score better on that.

I would give this professor a 6/5 if I could. Joe Allen is the most humble, compassionate, intelligent professor I've had, and I'll miss this class so much. The insights into adolescents, parenting, and social issues like race and poverty could change the way you see the world forever.

I recommend this class to everyone. Joe Allen is obviously passionate about this subject, it shows in every lecture he teaches. Lectures are a perfect combination of discussion, questions, lecturing, and the occasional video. Reading will definitely help you on exams. There's multiple choice and free response for those. I really cannot recommend this course enough.