Psychology at the Movies

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John Wiley & Sons, 2012 M03 14 - 272 páginas
Psychology at the Movies explores the insights to be gained by applying various psychological lenses to popular films including cinematic depictions of human behavior, the psychology of filmmakers, and the impact of viewing movies.
  • Uses the widest range of psychological approaches to explore movies, the people who make them, and the people who watch them
  • Written in an accessible style with vivid examples from a diverse group of popular films, such as The Silence of the Lambs, The Wizard of Oz, Star Wars, Taxi Driver, Good Will Hunting, and A Beautiful Mind
  • Brings together psychology, film studies, mass communication, and cultural studies to provide an interdisciplinary perspective
  • Features an extensive bibliography for further exploration of various research fields
 

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Contenido

The Search for MeaningPsychological Interpretations
17
Contents
41
Crazy GeniusThe Psychology of Filmmakers
63
Picturing the AudiencePsychological Profiles of Moviegoers
81
The Cinematic MomentEmotions and the Comprehension
95
Reflecting on the ScreenThe Reception of Movies
113
Contents ix
121
Movies as Equipment for LivingThe Functions of Film
153
ConclusionPutting the Pieces Together
173
Mental Health Professionals in Top Box Office
181
Emotionally Arousing Movie Scenes
187
Bibliography
219
Filmography
239
Index
249
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Psychology at the Movies
Skip Dine Young
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Acerca del autor (2012)

Skip Dine Young is a Professor of Psychology at Hanover College in Indiana. He is a licensed clinical psychologist with interests in popular culture, narrative psychology and human development.

Información bibliográfica

TítuloPsychology at the Movies
AutorSkip Dine Young
EditorJohn Wiley & Sons, 2012
ISBN1119941393, 9781119941392
Largo272 páginas
  
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