The World of Abnormal Psychology

1992 American TV series or program

The World of Abnormal Psychology

Genre| Educational
Created by| Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Presented by| Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Starring| Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Narrated by| Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Country of origin| United States
Original language| English
No. of seasons| 1
No. of episodes| 13
Production
Running time| 60 minutes
Production companies| Alvin H. Perlmutter and Toby Levine Communications
Original release
Network| PBS
Release| 1992 (1992)
Related
Discovering Psychology

The World of Abnormal Psychology is an educational video series produced by Annenberg Media, which examines behavioral disorders in humans.[1][2][3] The series was hosted by Dr. Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University, who was best known for his controversial Stanford prison experiment.

## Overview

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This series builds on Zimbardo's first series Discovering Psychology and is often shown on PBS stations in the United States.[4] The series has been used in courses at seminaries,[5] and as a resource for teachers.[6][7][8][9] The American Psychological Association lists the series under Education and Psychology.[10]

## Episodes

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The series has 13 episodes, each focusing on a different area of abnormal behavior.[3]

No  | Ep  | Title  | Original air date

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2| 2| "The Nature of Stress"| 1992 (1992)

Examines the effects of stress on human behavior.

3| 3| "The Anxiety Disorders"| 1992 (1992)

This episode looks at anxiety disorders.

4| 4| "Psychological Factors and Physical Illness"| 1992 (1992)

The program investigates how health is affected by emotions.

5| 5| "Personality Disorders"| 1992 (1992)

This episode examines anti-social behavior and other personality disorders.

6| 6| "Substance Abuse Disorders"| 1992 (1992)

Research into alcohol and drug abuse.

7| 7| "Sexual Disorders"| 1992 (1992)

This program analyzes various sexual disorders and their treatments.

8| 8| "Mood Disorders"| 1992 (1992)

The program observes the problems and treatments for bipolar disorder.

9| 9| "The Schizophrenias"| 1992 (1992)

Examines paranoia and other schizophrenias.

10| 10| "Organic Mental Disorders"| 1992 (1992)

Determines how the brain is affected by physical problems.

11| 11| "Behavior Disorders of Childhood"| 1992 (1992)

Investigates problems in childhood, such as conduct disorders, that can become issues later in life.

12| 12| "Psychotherapies"| 1992 (1992)

Various therapies for dealing with mental problems.

13| 13| "An Ounce of Prevention"| 1992 (1992)

The final episode in the series shows how people with disorders can overcome their problems with the right therapies.

## Publications

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* The World of Abnormal Psychology, videotape (VHS (13 ea.), 60 minutes per episode, 1991–92), Annenberg/CPB Project, ISBN 9781559466790 OCLC 27423584
* The World of Abnormal Psychology: Study Guide, book (3rd ed., 1999), Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 9780321059239 OCLC 44696105
* The World of Abnormal Psychology: Faculty Guide, book (2nd ed., 1996), HarperCollins Publishers, ISBN 9780673974839 OCLC 35005257
* Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life, book (9th ed., 1992), HarperCollins Publishers, ISBN 9780673464880 OCLC 24214770

## References

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1. ^ Griggs, Richard A. (April 17, 2006). Psychology: A Concise Introduction + Improving Mind + Brain Scientific American Reader. New York City. New York. USA: Macmillan Higher Education. ISBN 9780716778073. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
2. ^ Myers, David G. (July 8, 2010). Exploring Psychology, Eighth Edition, In Modules (8th ed.). New York City. New York. USA: Macmillan. ISBN 9781429216364. OCLC 752815161. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
3. ^ a b Sarason (October 6, 1998). Abnormal Psychology (9th ed.). Upper Saddle River, New Jersey, USA: Pearson Education. ISBN 9780130804433. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
4. ^ "Schedule Listings (Pacific) (Idaho Public Television)". IdahoPTV. Idaho Public Television. 2006. Retrieved August 21, 2012.
5. ^ "Western Seminary Portland Counseling Readiness Exam". Western Seminary Counseling Program. Western Seminary. 2008. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
6. ^ Walsh, Linda L. (2011). "Teaching Resources, Iowa Teachers of Psychology, 2011 Conference". Psychology department. University of Northern Iowa. Retrieved August 23, 2012.
7. ^ "Video Guide". Cengage Learning. Houghton Mifflin Company. 2012. Retrieved August 25, 2012.
8. ^ "Psychology Online - General Resources for Psychology Teachers and Students". McGraw-Hill Higher Education. McGraw-Hill Companies. 1997. Retrieved August 26, 2012.
9. ^ "Variations in Consciousness (Sleep/Dreams and Drugs)". UND. University of North Dakota. 2004. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
10. ^ "Psychology-Related Videos and DVDs". APA. American Psychological Association. 2012. Retrieved August 26, 2012.

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