Stanford University professor and author Philip Zimbardo narrates as leading researchers, practitioners, and theorists probe the mysteries of the mind and body. Based on extensive investigation and authoritative scholarship, this introductory course in psychology features demonstrations, classic experiments and simulations, current research, documentary footage, and computer animation.
Chapter 2 Video 1
3. The
Behaving Brain
This program discusses the structure and composition of the brain: how
neurons function, how information is collected and transmitted, and how
chemical reactions determine every thought, feeling, and action. With
Dr. John Gabrieli of Stanford University and Dr. Mieke Verfaellie of
Veterans Medical Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. Updated.
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4. The Responsive Brain
How the brain controls behavior and, conversely, how behavior and
environment influence the brain’s structure and functioning are the
focus of this program. With Dr. Michael Meaney of McGill University and
Dr. Russell Fernald of Stanford University. Updated.
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10. Cognitive Processes
This program is an exploration into the higher mental processes —
reasoning, planning, and problem solving — and why the “cognitive
revolution” is attracting such diverse investigators from philosophers
to computer scientists. With Dr. Howard Gardner of Harvard University
and Dr. Michael Posner of the University of Oregon.
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11. Judgement and Decision Making
Exceedingly complex processes are involved in the making of judgements
and decisions. This program examines how and why people make good and
bad judgements, and the psychology of taking risks. With Dr. Daniel
Kahneman of Princeton University and the late Dr. Irving Janis of Yale
University.
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Chapter 5 Video 3
16. Testing and Intelligence
This program peers into the field of psychological assessment — the
efforts of psychologists and other professionals to assign values to
different abilities, behaviors, and personalities. With Dr. Claude
Steele of Stanford University and Dr. Robert Sternberg of Yale
University. Updated.
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5. The Developing Child
This program traces the nature vs. nurture debate, revealing how
developmental psychologists study the contributions of both heredity and
environment to child development. With Dr. Renee Baillargeon of the
University of Illinois and Dr. Judy De Loache of the University of
Illinois.
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6. Language Development
The development of language has many facets to explore. This program
looks at how developmental psychologists investigate the human mind,
society, and culture by studying children’s use of language in social
communication. With Dr. Jean Berko-Gleason of Boston University and Dr.
Ann Fernald of Stanford University.
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Chapter 6 Video 3
17. Sex and Gender
This program explores the ways in which males and females are similar
and different, and how gender roles reflect social values and
psychological knowledge. With Dr. Michael Meaney of McGill University
and Dr. Eleanor Maccoby of Stanford University.
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18. Maturing and Aging
What really happens, physically and psychologically, as we age? This
program looks at how society reacts to the last stages of life. With Dr.
Laura Carstensen of Stanford University and Dr. Sherry Willis of Penn
State University. Updated.
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Chapter 11 Video 1
19. The Power of the Situation
This program examines how our beliefs and behavior can be influenced and
manipulated by other people and subtle situational forces, and how
social psychologists study human behavior within its broader social
context. With Dr. Ellen Langer of Harvard University and Dr. Philip
Zimbardo of Stanford University.
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Chapter 11 Video 2
20. Constructing Social Reality
Many factors contribute to our interpretation of reality. This program
demonstrates how understanding the psychological processes that govern
our behavior may help us to become more empathetic and independent
members of society. With Steven Hassan, M.Ed., of the Freedom of Mind
Resource Center and Dr. Robert Cialdini of Arizona State University.
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22. Psychotherapy
This program surveys the relationships among theory, research, and
practice, and how treatment of psychological disorders has been
influenced by historical, cultural, and social forces. With Dr. Hans
Strupp of Vanderbilt University and the late Dr. Rollo May.
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Chapter 14 Video 1
23. Health, Mind, and Behavior
This program presents a rethinking of the relationship between mind and
body. A new bio-psychosocial model is replacing the traditional
biomedical model. With Dr. Judith Rodin of the University of
Pennsylvania and Dr. Neal Miller of Yale University. Updated.
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