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Pay attention and come to class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2056964","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:29.047434+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjUyMDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2056964","instructor_name":"Anthony  Auger","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2016-05-25 18:22:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tony's a great professor. However, the class was somewhat unorganized and lectures were taken from the textbook.  Exams were easy, but the class was moderately hard because everyone always scored in the AB range. This was the only class I've taken that had to reverse-curve an exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2056964","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:29.047434+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Mjc4OTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2056964","instructor_name":"Anthony  Auger","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2016-04-12 13:31:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Knowledgable and clear, seems like a great person","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2056964","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:38.660906+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjY2MTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1671297","instructor_name":"Gary Lupyan","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2021-04-30 05:56:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gary is the best teacher I've had at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Psych 521 is also the most thought provoking class I've taken, from which I've learned a ton. 1000% would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1671297","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:38.660906+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzUwOTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1671297","instructor_name":"Gary Lupyan","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2015-05-06 00:39:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Lupyan's 501 Depth course on human thought is a great class! Lectures are much more engaging than most psych classes at UW. Exams are tough but very fair. Lots of readings, but interesting. Discussions are nice help, though make sure to participate to get a good participation grade. Overall, great class and one of the best psych profs. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1671297","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.082053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDI0NTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2076006","instructor_name":"James Li","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2019-03-11 18:31:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very cynical about the field. Bad aspect: Discourages career pursuit by relating his story of dropping out of med school. Good aspect: worthy psychological critiques. Tough tests, papers. Doesn't seem interested in you as much as his research. Lectures are fascinating. Learned a lot. Put more time in term paper than any paper in college, got a C.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2076006","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.082053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTg3OTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2076006","instructor_name":"James Li","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2018-10-19 13:47:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was one of my favorite classes at UW. It was incredibly interesting, and Professor Li is clearly very educated in this field. That being said he is very condescending and has little interest in his students unless they are doing well in his class. The class was fair though. I had to put in the work, but I got 100% on most exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2076006","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.082053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTIzMzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2076006","instructor_name":"James Li","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2018-01-31 14:57:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Some of the topics weren't tackled in the most respectful way, but I learned a lot from this class and it really made me think. It's nice to see a teacher who encourages us to question what we think we know. The tests were worded oddly and unnecessarily specific and no matter how much (or little) I studied my test score never changed from an 85.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2076006","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.082053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTY3NjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2076006","instructor_name":"James Li","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2017-12-13 00:22:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Li has really good and engaging lectures. He's great at presenting things in a way you can understand and his powerpoints are well put together. His tests are HARD. They're extremely specific, but it's doable if you pay attention and do the study guides.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2076006","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.082053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODk2Njc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2076006","instructor_name":"James Li","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2016-01-07 14:51:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was by far my favorite class at UW madison. I learned so much and was excited to attend every lecture. I got pretty much 100% on every exam, but that was because I was deeply interested in child psychopathology and attended every lecture. He is a very engaging professor, I highly recommend this course!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2076006","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.082053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njk2Mjgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2076006","instructor_name":"James Li","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2015-12-14 23:36:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, especially for his first semester teaching.  Lectures are engaging and incorporate really interesting \"bigger picture\" info that you don't get in other psych classes.  The textbook is a waste of time but his assigned readings are relevant and interesting.  Tests varied in level of difficulty but you'll do well if you pay attention.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2076006","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.082053+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTM2MzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2076006","instructor_name":"James Li","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2015-12-03 11:25:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Li taught Child Psychopathology - super interesting course. Required textbook, but don't need to read it to pass. Extra online readings each week that you DO need to know for exams, but most material is covered in lecture. Discussion section is a grade booster too. One short (2-4 page) paper. Easy A. Would definitely take again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2076006","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:39.210922+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjM1NTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679421","instructor_name":"Madeline Pflum","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2025-09-11 02:24:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class over the summer and it was the best decision I have ever made. Homework assignments were straightforward and simple once lectures were viewed. Prof was kind and understanding. Final project was a portfolio of materials I was already working on. Amazing class and professor, would reccomend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:39.210922+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTY4MTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679421","instructor_name":"Madeline Pflum","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2025-08-12 18:44:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took as online summer course. Lots of assignments but very straightforward and always directly related to lecture content. Overall was a very informative course, and I'm glad I got the chance to take it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:39.210922+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNTUyOTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679421","instructor_name":"Madeline Pflum","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2025-08-06 17:54:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Psych 501 with Professor Pflum over the summer was amazing. Lots of homework, but many of the tasks were quick and simple once the lecture was viewed. 1 midterm exam but it did not hold a lot of weight and was fairly easy. Final project was a portfolio of items you would need for graduate school (or whichever path you choose). Would take again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679421","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:39.210922+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTQ0MzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679421","instructor_name":"Madeline Pflum","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2024-11-14 00:25:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I personally think Clinical Psych should be required for all psych students to take. The class's final project was an application paper for grad school applications. Prof. Pflum was very passionate about the topic, better than other professors I've had at UW. The class was fully online, so all of the lectures and materials were recorded. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679421","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:39.210922+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjY4NzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2679421","instructor_name":"Madeline Pflum","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2024-08-07 20:00:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think Professor Pflum means well, but she is not very good at writing test questions. This summer, she wrote multiple choice questions that had 2 answers (not all of the above nor one right) so that was really confusing. She could also do better to be more clear on when deadlines were and put out information in advance. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2679421","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:20:30.561251+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTgyNjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1290642","instructor_name":"Mark Seidenberg","course_label":"PSYCH501","course_id":"PSYCH 501","course_uid":"course_a6d56896c154e639fa25048c","review_date":"2013-12-17 03:26:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mark's an eccentric guy. He's a very busy man, sometimes lives in his own world a little bit, and sometimes that can get in the way of how organized he is in presenting material. He's helpful and open to some discussion, but tries to stay on course so will shut things down if they deviate too far from being relevant. Course is generally easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1290642","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]