Morton Elfenbein - University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Professor: Morton Elfenbein

Department: Psychology

College: University of Massachusetts - Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSY210
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I took this class with the Dr. who wrote the book. Most people drop their majors because of the requirement of research. However, if one does not learn it the old way before they rely on the computerized version it will be even harder in grad school. In the real world, if one can not read between the lines, one will execute blindly. Not good!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Nice guy, but not the best teacher. Always let class out waayy too early. Didn't learn anything, had to get most of the teaching from the book after class. Tests and quizzes were always open book, and he gives a ton of opportunities to make up tests. So-so class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: STATS01
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

worst class ever! it was easy in the end but he is pretty disorganized, the TA was no help b/c he didnt even know what we were doing in class. if i had to take this class again i would only show up for tests or get a friend and you can switch off going.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSY250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

horrible class but had to take it for psych major. the guy has no idea what he's talking about, and he blatently hates teaching the class. the book is a necessity for exams. dont bother asking for help, you're pretty much on your own with him. he scales immensely though

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSY210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Elfenbein is a GREAT professor. He is very knowledgeable on the subject matter. I had him for stats and methods and received an A in both classes. Be prepared to invest some time into his classes and you will get an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I had Dr Elfenbein for PSY 205 and 210. He is a great professor who really takes an interest in his students work and their future aspirations in the field of psycholgoy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you're willing to put time and effort in, this class really isn't as bad as people perceive it. Attendance is not mandatory but is essential to keep up and do well. Quizzes are given before exams and if you do well, don't have to take the exam for that section. Few homework problems are given each class and you should do them,definitely helps!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSY204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very nice and wants everyone to get a good grade. He doesn't lecture on the test material, but you're responsible for material in the chapters that he didn't discuss. He gives extra credit and you're almost guaranteed an A on the presentations as long as it looks like you put a lot of effort. Some people struggled, but I think it was an easy class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

i love this guy. i took him for stats and social psych his lectures are sometimes a little boring but he tries to be as entertaining as possible. he knows his stuff and will go over things as many times as needed . he always lets you out early and as long as you show up for class you'll do fine! great professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSY204
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Had him for social psych. He almost never gives a lecture, and the "quizzes" are about 20 multiple choice and then essay questions.. so its really a test, not a quiz. He goes over pretty much nothing that is on the test. He lectures on nothing and tests on everything.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I liked him. He goes over the material as much as you ask him to. He gives 2 tests in the semester, but you have 3 attempts to pass each test and you can use your notes. He is very nice and he tries to make the class pleasant and he lets you out really early every class. take him!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

easiest class ever, only two tests but you can retake them like a million times to get a good grade, class is not mandatory, class was supposed to go from 1115 till 1255 but he always let us out around 12, nice guys, easy class definitely recommend him

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

cant read this man's writing which makes it very difficult to do math problems for statistics when you cant read the problems.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I would recommend to everyone to take stats with this professor. You can learn a lot from him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSY205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

dr. elfenbein is one of the best professors i've had at umass, not only is he extremly helpful, but he's one of the easiest graders ever. i completly bombed the final and still passed the class with a B+

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STATS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

may have been one of the easiest classes I've taken at college, just go to class and do the assignments and I don't see how you could possibly do badly, he encourages students to ask questions in class and answers them until I was satisfied with the answer. no worries :)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: RESEARCHMETHOD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is a really nice professor and is reasonable, fair and helpful, but he is not very clear with his teaching. He is usually willing to meet you half way if you need him to. It is ok to take one of his classes if you don't mind really putting in a lot of work and time.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: RESEARCHMETHOD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you want to really learn how to do research and develop a quality paper take his class. I went to U-Mass years ago and now have a doctorate in Psychology and I have to say I learned a great deal from Dr. Elfenbein that helped me do my doctoral research.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSY210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

It's ridiculous that the dumb kids who take other professors for PSY210 can come out with A's while smart kids take this class and come out with C's. Gives real credibility to the Psych department. Take this class if you want your GPA to get brutally raped.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: RESEARCHMETHOD
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you want to slide through this class and don't care about learning anything, don't take this prof. He is so smart and it is clear that he knows his stuff. But do not take him if you are a slack off...he is a true University professor...not a know nothing tenured prof. If you are a whiner........take someone else but if youcare about your educ