Discovering Psychology — Season 1, Episode 24: Applying Psychology in Life
Documentary • 30 min • 1 season, 26 episodes
Episode synopsis
Applying Psychology in Life is the twenty-fourth program in the DISCOVERING PSYCHOLOGY series. This program examines innovative ways psychology is being applied to practical situations and professions. You'll explore various areas of applied research: the effects of sleep deprivation on ability and performance, ergonomics and human factors in space travel, the law and reliability of courtroom testimony, and interpersonal conflict resolution.
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.