TY  - BOOK
AU  - Young,Skip Dine
TI  - Psychology at the movies
SN  - 9781119941132
AV  - PN1995 .Y63 2012eb
U1  - 791.43/6561 23
PY  - 2012///
CY  - Chichester, West Sussex, Malden, MA
PB  - Wiley-Blackwell
KW  - Motion pictures
KW  - Psychological aspects
KW  - Psychoanalysis and motion pictures
KW  - Motion picture audiences
KW  - Psychology
KW  - Psychiatry in motion pictures
KW  - Psychoanalysis in motion pictures
KW  - Mental health personnel in motion pictures
KW  - ART
KW  - Film & Video
KW  - bisacsh
KW  - PERFORMING ARTS
KW  - Reference
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - 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; mc
N2  - "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
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/9781119941149
ER  -