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Psychology

Arturo Garcia

PSYCH2 · PSYCH1 · 25 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
96%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

Take him for Psych 2 if you will attend and keep up with group research writing.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear rubricsGroup research projectsMandatory attendancePatient explainerWriting-heavy Psych 2
  • Psych 2 is writing- and group-project heavy but he breaks concepts down patiently
  • Show up, follow the rubric, and participate and a solid grade is very achievable
  • ; a few online reviews report colder communication

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

As are common if you attend, participate, and follow rubrics, but grades span B through A and the class is not .

; online mixed with one tough-grader complaint.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

, yet Psych 2 research writing and group work keep intellectual load real.

In-person students call it manageable with structure; and paced modules.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Nearly every review flags mandatory attendance with warmups, exit tickets, or participation tracking.

In-person Psych 2 is strictly attendance-based; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

About 96% would take again, with students repeatedly naming him the best Psych 2 option at LBCC.

Near-unanimous in person; online recommendation is weaker due to communication complaints.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

72/100

and understanding about emergencies, but he is specific about following instructions.

Format shift

; in person is framed as fair and helpful.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Writing-heavy research methods with group projects and frequent assignment checkpoints.

Format shift

Compressed 8-week sections feel faster but still doable if work is submitted on time.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Students credit clear explanations, patience, and real care for success in a tough course.

Format shift

In-person teaching praise is dominant; online quality is more mixed.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of group research writing, homework, quizzes, and .

Format shift

; overall assessment remains assignment-plus-exam.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person Psych 2 students describe a if you attend and follow rubrics.

Main concern

and the class is writing- and group-heavy, especially in 8-week terms.

What students said

“Professor Garcia has been one of the kindest professors I have taken at LBCC.”
psych2
“3 things that would help you become successful for this course is coming to class, participating with your research study group and making sure to read the .”
psych2
“This class is a breeze if you submit your work on time.”
psych2

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online sections can be organized with rubrics and , but some students report and weak communication.

Main concern

A minority report unanswered messages and a colder tone online than in person.

What students said

“ and understanding. Attendance, participation, and turning in this class.”
psych2
“Emails and messages go unanswered, which shows a lack of common courtesy and respect for students' time and concerns.”
psych1
“He has rubrics for and offers .”
psych1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes feel fair when students follow lectures and rubrics; .

Open-book quizzesClear rubricsGroup research paperIn-class warmups

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and rubric-following; quizzes can be open book.

Mandatory attendanceGroup projectsOpen-book quizzesClear rubrics
“I enjoyed the class quizzes were .”
psych1
“Biggest tip SHOW UP EVERY DAY attendance counts through warmup or exit activities.”
psych2

Online

Online work includes reading, discussions, quizzes, and ; reviews do not clearly prove webcam proctoring.

Reading-heavy modulesDiscussion repliesRubricsExtra credit
“Class has lots of reading/videos before the to the class and to a peer, and quiz.”
psych1
“ and easy to get through.”
psych1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Couldn't pass this class twice before at CSULB, but I immediately felt comfortable when I saw him taking time to make sure everyone understood the material before proceeding.”

Voice snapshots generated from 25 reviews, mostly in-person Psych 2, highlighting care, rubrics, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“He explained concepts in a way that was easy to understand. The lectures were engaging, and I always felt prepared for assignments and exams.”

📋

88/100

“as long as you follow the ; he also goes over them in class.”

🚪

22/100

“ , if you want to take an online course with him for psych 2 you can't.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • breaks down difficult concepts in a way that's easy to understand
  • and digestible way of teaching difficult concepts
  • always encouraged questions

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class is a breeze if you submit your work on time
  • earning a good grade an easy A is very achievable
  • The class is very writing heavy but is very necessary for the class

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • one of the kindest professors I have taken at LBCC
  • genuinely wants his students to succeed
  • or two because of something important

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

25

Recent reviews read by the AI

25

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-five recent, detailed reviews with , and teaching quality.

Inside 25 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 522
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

psych215 reviews
psych110 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 2 · A 7 · A- 3

B range

8

B+ 6 · B 2

C range

2

C+ 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3