The World of Abnormal Psychology

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.

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
 * The World of Abnormal Psychology: Study Guide, book (3rd ed., 1999), Allyn & Bacon, ISBN 9780321059239
 * The World of Abnormal Psychology: Faculty Guide, book (2nd ed., 1996), HarperCollins Publishers, ISBN 9780673974839
 * Abnormal Psychology and Modern Life, book (9th ed., 1992), HarperCollins Publishers, ISBN 9780673464880