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The power of the situation. Constructing social reality
WGBH (Television station : Boston, Mass.)
1 videodisc (approximately 60 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Part of a 26-part introductory course in psychology that offers an overview of historic and current theories of human behavior and features demonstrations, classic experiments and simulations. Program 19 examines how other people and subtle situational forces can manipulate beliefs and behavior. Also examines how social psychologists interpret human behavior within its broader social context. Program 20 looks at how mental processes color our interpretations of reality. Demonstrates how understanding the psychological processes that govern our behavior may help us to become more empathetic and independent members of society.
WGBH Boston in association with the American Psychological Association.
Presents two episodes; each episode approximately 30 min.
This copy locally transferred from VHS to DVD format.
Senior producer, Tug Yourgrau ; camera, Richard LaFande ; senior editor, Harlan Reiniger ; program music, Tom Phillips ; updated edition, producer, Harlan Reiniger ; editor, Maureen Barden ; camera, Tom Fahey.