The World of Abnormal Psychology is an educational video series produced by Annenberg Media, which examines behavioral disorders in humans. The series was hosted by Dr. Philip Zimbardo of Stanford University, who was best known for his controversial Stanford prison experiment.
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 behavior.
Publications The World of Abnormal Psychology, videotape (VHS (13 ea.), 60 minutes per episode, 1991–92), Annenberg/CPB Project, The World of Abnormal Psychology: Study Guide, book (3rd ed., 1999), Allyn & Bacon, The World of Abnormal Psychology: Faculty Guide, book (2nd ed., 1996), HarperCollins Publishers, Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life, book (9th ed., 1992), HarperCollins Publishers,
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