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PsychologyDocumentary About Scottish Psychiatrist R.D. Laing (1989)

2 points 0 comments submitted 12 days ago by Mynameis__--__ to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86t5GWB5qRY

PsychologyThe Body Language Documentary: (2015) - Interesting psychology documentary on how our body reveals our real intention.. learning how to control it is a powerful skill.

947 points 42 comments submitted 25 days ago by hgtydq to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wu1tDOTiQNU

PsychologyState Of Mind : The Psychology Of Control (2013) - "how Society Controls Us"

23 points 0 comments submitted 1 month ago by PowerfulxInformation to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgSA78BQlNE

PsychologySecrets of Body Language (2008) - "93% of communication is non verbal"

13 points 1 comment submitted 1 month ago by TheLoved to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fICXbMLwKJw&t=2062s

PsychologyThe Musical Genius, Derek Paravicini (2005) "Despite his profound disabilities Derek's brain is a perfectly programmed musical computer. He has amazed experts with his perfect pitch and his ability to play the most complex musical scores after just one hearing. "

1,221 points 63 comments submitted 1 month ago by miraoister to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzDBFCvIvk4

PsychologyOf Two Minds (2012) - Explores the lives of three people living with bipolar disorder

23 points 1 comment submitted 1 month ago by Matbell87 to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-SpgW2V4zs&index=150&list=WL

PsychologyA Class Divided (1985) – A teacher in a small town in Iowa tried a daring classroom experiment. She decided to treat children with blue eyes as superior to children with brown eyes. FRONTLINE explores what those children learned about discrimination and how it still affects them today.[53:05]

103 points 13 comments submitted 1 month ago by snikrepab_ to /r/Documentaries

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/film/class-divided/

PsychologyThe Boy With The Incredible Brain - Real Stories (2015) - documentary on the brainpower of Daniel T, Daniel is not just a calculating wizard, but also a memory champion and super linguist. (47:24)

71 points 11 comments submitted 2 months ago by feckinghound to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PPySn3slfXI&t=80s

PsychologyThe Brain with David Eagleman (2015) - Neuroscientist David Eagleman explores the wonders of the human brain in a series that reveals the ultimate story of us, why we feel and think the things we do. (Episode 1/6)

13 points 1 comment submitted 2 months ago by a-e-robson to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MSw2irv0-A

PsychologySecrets of the Mind (2001) - Neuroscientist Dr. Vilayanur Ramachandran shares insight into some of his extraordinary patients who have unusual abilities or defects in the way they perceive the world.

37 points 2 comments submitted 2 months ago by a-e-robson to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ky_f_Y_bEU

PsychologyThe American Mafia (2012) - Life of a Career Criminal: Bureau of Prisons Psychology Documentary Film

41 points 2 comments submitted 2 months ago by ohammad to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGGgv1SSBD4

PsychologyThe Psychology Behind the World's Most Recognizable Sounds (2016)

19 points 0 comments submitted 2 months ago by loremipsumchecksum to /r/Documentaries

https://youtu.be/S_gBMJe9A6Q

PsychologyGirls With Autism (2015) - "The Lives Of Students And Teachers At The British Limpsfield Grange School For Girls With Autism" (53:22)

36 points 11 comments submitted 2 months ago by VerySharpCup to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPd_ixQSo7s

PsychologyDavid Blaine : Real or Magic HD - When is Magic Real? (2014) (1:03hrs)

2 points 2 comments submitted 3 months ago by Uhmo to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQbBOryBt9w

PsychologyBBC Mental A History of the Madhouse FULL DOCUMENTARY (2014) the fascinating and poignant story of the closure of Britain's mental asylums. (58:37)

28 points 0 comments submitted 3 months ago by MFortnam to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oswUssXzFlY

PsychologyQuiet Rage: The Stanford Prison Experiment (1992) - A look at One of Psychology's Most Famous and Most Controversial Experiments [51:21]

54 points 8 comments submitted 3 months ago by showmeurknuckleball to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YF7JrfUIw7k

PsychologyStolen Minds, Stolen Lives (2001)... A harrowing documentary on Schizophrenia.

17 points 0 comments submitted 4 months ago by Gabe-Asher to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rv0b1unxUpM

PsychologyWeek in the Life: Chapter 1, Gillian Quigley (2016) - "Meet Gillian Quigley, an exceptional aspie-girl, and gain a better understanding of what make her (and other aspies) tick." (12:57)

12 points 3 comments submitted 4 months ago by Kait-Rob to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLzbbVI1qE

PsychologyWhat is Computer Science Part 3 (2017) - Explores logic, abstraction and Aristotle.

39 points 7 comments submitted 4 months ago by britcruise to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xP0q3WOBRks

Psychologykymatica (2009) - A closer look into the Physical, Mental, and spiritual. (1:23:57)

6 points 4 comments submitted 5 months ago by lightobservation to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhCQrtZACJM

PsychologyThe Ignited Kingdom (2016) - "New Brexit documentary looks at the hidden psychological reasons behind the UK's decision to abandon Europe." (18:10)

0 points 2 comments submitted 5 months ago by Liquidrome to /r/Documentaries

https://vimeo.com/178803577

PsychologyStanley Milgram Obedience Experiment (1962) Original video of the Milgram obedience experiment (shock experiment) conducted at Yale University. One of the most famous studies of obedience in psychology was carried out by Stanley Milgram.

99 points 5 comments submitted 5 months ago by BlurryBigfoot74 to /r/Documentaries

https://youtu.be/a0VRom-A0V0

Psychology"The Child Of Rage" by HBO,(2009) tells the story of her healing from Reactive Attachment Disorder in a powerful story

15 points 1 comment submitted 5 months ago by ncbnxskiu to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7ha4ZfYVBE

PsychologyA Mother's madness: Andrea Yates (2002) A woman suffers from post-partum psychosis and drowns her 5 children

11 points 1 comment submitted 5 months ago by Matbell87 to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jt6a1OJcvJU&index=118&list=WL

PsychologyA Summer in the cage (2007) - filmmaker Ben Selkow documentary chronicling his friend Sam's battle with Bipolar illness

15 points 0 comments submitted 5 months ago by Matbell87 to /r/Documentaries

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZANTo_czzPE

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