The World of Abnormal Psychology

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The World of Abnormal Psychology
Genre Educational
Created by Dr. Philip Zimbardo
Presented byDr. Philip Zimbardo
StarringDr. Philip Zimbardo
Narrated byDr. Philip Zimbardo
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Running time60 minutes
Production companies Alvin H. Perlmutter and Toby Levine Communications
Original release
Network PBS
Release1992 (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.

Contents

Overview

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

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

NoEpTitleOriginal air date
11"Looking at Abnormal Behavior"1992 (1992)

Demonstrates The Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2 (MMPI-2) test, as well as: The Bender-Gestalt Test, The Trail Making Test, The Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale, The Thematic Apperception Test, and The Lafayette Grooved Pegboard Test Gives a brief overview of three Models for understanding behavior – Biological, Psychodynamic, Cognitive-Behavioral

Features These doctors from Jackson Memorial Medical Center:

Carl Eisdorfer, Ph.D., M.D.; Bernard S. Brucker, Ph.D.; Antonio Gines, M.D.; Rafael Conte, M.D.; Debra Katz, M.D.; Mercedes Gonzalez-Blanco, M.D.; Jay M. Weinstein, Ph.D.; Eddie E. Roca, Ph.D.;

Features these doctors and medical social workers as well:

James N. Butcher, Ph.D. – University of Minnesota; Gayla Blackwell, R.N., M.S.W. – L.A. Veterans Admin.; Edward S. Katkin, Ph. D. – State University of New York – Stony Brook
22"The Nature of Stress"1992 (1992)

Examines the effects of stress on human behavior. Gives Brief overview of Post-traumatic stress disorder

Features:

Norman Anderson, Ph.D. – Duke University; Andrew Baum, Ph.D. – Department of Defense Medical School; Ann Smolin, C.S.W. – Psychotherapist; Andrew E. Slaby, M.D. – Regent Hospital; Theodore Beyda – Accountant; Lisa Marie Dias – Architect; Antoinette Warren; Suzie Sawyer – Founder C.O.P.S. - Concerns of Police Survivors; Peter Kollisch; Mardi J. Horowitz, M.D. – University of California; Dean Kilpatrick, Ph.D. – Crime Victims Research Center; Connie Best, Ph.D. – Crime Victims Research Center;Steve Bentley – Vietnam Veterans of America
33"The Anxiety Disorders"1992 (1992)

This episode looks at anxiety disorders. Gives brief overview of: Panic Disorder, Agoraphobia,Generalized anxiety disorder, Obsessive–compulsive disorder, Hypochondriasis

Features:

Freda C. Lewis-Hall, M.D. – Howard University ;Dennis G. Shulman, Ph.D.; Dianne Chambless, Ph.D. – American University; Alan Goldstein, Ph.D. – Agoraphobia and Anxiety Treatment Center; Christina D. Donnell, Ph.D. – St. Paul Ramsey Medical Center; Teresa Quinn, M.D.;
44"Psychological Factors and Physical Illness"1992 (1992)

The program investigates how health is affected by emotions. Addresses issues with: Coronary Heart Disease, Migraine Headaches, and Breast cancer

Features:

Edward S. Katkin, Ph. D. – State University of New York – Stony Brook Marian Limacher, M.D. – University of Florida Medical Center Nancy Norvell, Ph.D. Guillermo Argueta-Bernal, Ph.D. Joan Borysenko, Ph.D. Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, Ph.D. Ronald Glaser, Ph.D. Robert Hoffman, Ph.D.

Leonne Schillo-Coady, RN, MN
55"Personality Disorders"1992 (1992)
This episode examines anti-social behavior and other personality disorders.
66"Substance Abuse Disorders"1992 (1992)
Research into alcohol and drug abuse.
77"Sexual Disorders"1992 (1992)
This program analyzes various sexual disorders and their treatments.
88"Mood Disorders"1992 (1992)
The program observes the problems and treatments for bipolar disorder.
99"The Schizophrenias"1992 (1992)
Examines paranoia and other schizophrenias.
1010"Organic Mental Disorders"1992 (1992)
Determines how the brain is affected by physical problems.
1111"Behavior Disorders of Childhood"1992 (1992)
Investigates problems in childhood, such as conduct disorders, that can become issues later in life.
1212"Psychotherapies"1992 (1992)
Various therapies for dealing with mental problems.
1313"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

References

  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. 1 2 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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