Ebook: Psychology at the Movies

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

Content:
Chapter 1 Introduction—The Many Sides of Psychology and the Many Faces of the Movies (pages 1–16):
Chapter 2 The Search for Meaning—Psychological Interpretations in the Movies (pages 17–39):
Chapter 3 Psychopathology, Psychotherapy and Psycho—Psychologists and Their Patients in the Movies (pages 41–60):
Chapter 4 Crazy Genius—The Psychology of Filmmakers (pages 61–78):
Chapter 5 Picturing the Audience—Psychological Profiles of Moviegoers (pages 79–92):
Chapter 6 The Cinematic Moment—Emotions and the Comprehension of Movies (pages 93–110):
Chapter 7 Reflecting on the Screen—The Reception of Movies (pages 111–128):
Chapter 8 The Movies Made Me Do It—The Effects of Film (pages 129–149):
Chapter 9 Movies as Equipment for Living—The Functions of Film (pages 151–170):
Chapter 10 Conclusion—Putting the Pieces Together (pages 171–180):