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Psychology at the movies / [electronic resource]

by Young, Skip Dine.
Material type: materialTypeLabelBookPublisher: Chichester, West Sussex ; Malden, MA : Wiley-Blackwell, 2012Description: 1 online resource (xiv, 253 pages) : illustrations.ISBN: 9781119941132; 111994113X; 9781119941149; 1119941148.Subject(s): Motion pictures -- Psychological aspects | Psychoanalysis and motion pictures | Motion picture audiences -- Psychology | Psychiatry in motion pictures | Psychoanalysis in motion pictures | Mental health personnel in motion pictures | ART -- Film & Video | PERFORMING ARTS -- Film & Video -- Reference | Mental health personnel in motion pictures | Motion picture audiences -- Psychology | Motion pictures -- Psychological aspects | Psychiatry in motion pictures | Psychoanalysis and motion pictures | Psychoanalysis in motion pictures | Electronic booksOnline resources: Wiley Online Library
Contents:
Introduction: the many sides of psychology & the many faces of the movies -- The search for meaning: psychological interpretations in the movies -- Psychopathology, psychotherapy & psycho-psychologists & their patients in the movies -- Crazy genius: the psychology of filmmakers -- Picturing the audience: psychological profiles of moviegoers -- The cinematic moment: emotions & the comprehension of movies -- Reflecting on the screen: the reception of movies -- The movies made me do it: the effects of film effects on behavior -- Movies as equipment for living: the functions of film -- Conclusion: putting the pieces together.
Summary: "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"--Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.

Introduction: the many sides of psychology & the many faces of the movies -- The search for meaning: psychological interpretations in the movies -- Psychopathology, psychotherapy & psycho-psychologists & their patients in the movies -- Crazy genius: the psychology of filmmakers -- Picturing the audience: psychological profiles of moviegoers -- The cinematic moment: emotions & the comprehension of movies -- Reflecting on the screen: the reception of movies -- The movies made me do it: the effects of film effects on behavior -- Movies as equipment for living: the functions of film -- Conclusion: putting the pieces together.

"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"--Provided by publisher.

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