Neurotic Behavior: A Psychodynamic View (1973)

Director	“Producer, director, and writer, Tom Lazarus.”
Producer	CRM Productions. Released by McGraw Hill.
Contributors
Length	19 min
B&W/Color	color
UO Library Catalog description:	Describes the basic dilemma of the neurotic person, and shows how mental defenses serve to reduce anxiety by following an episode in the life of a troubled college student as he attempts to cope with reality.
Call #	FILM Mb283
Genre	instructional
Rare	no
Online	no
Copyright status	protected
Physical condition	good
Oregon-related	no

Notes:

Part of the Abnormal Psychology series. Great piece of Freudania, both as camp and as popular explanation of theory; color-coded animations of toilets and angry parents provide a realtime commentary on Peter’s OCD and difficulty connecting with women. Slow-motion replays. 1970s fashions. Says guide in container, but guide is missing. Lazarus also made Depression: A Study in Abnormal Behavior. Here’s his website.