Discovering Psychology — Season 1, Episode 15: The Self
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 26 episodes
Episode synopsis
The Self is the fifteenth program in the DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY series. In this program, you'll explore how psychologists study the origins of self-identity, self-esteem, and the social determinants of self-concepts. You'll also learn about some of the emotional and motivational consequences of self-esteem.
About Discovering Psychology
Discovering Psychology is a PBS documentary on psychology presented by Philip Zimbardo, for which he received the Carl Sagan Award for Public Understanding of Science. The series was released in 1990, with an updated edition comprising three additional episodes in 2001.