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The World of Abnormal Psychology

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Dr. Philip Zimbardo

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Dr. Philip Zimbardo

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USA

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

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Overview

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

Episodes

The series has 13 episodes, each focusing on a different area of abnormal behaviour.

Publications

  • 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

    The World of Abnormal Psychology Wikipedia


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