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

About the Author
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.



Reviews

"From the beginning of the text, Psychology at the Movies draws the reader in and provides a clear direction and foundation to be built upon through the remainder of the text. Young's ability to do so, not only allows this text to be read and applied in various fields, but also could be used in any level of study. From the movie buff who seeks to learn about their past time to psychology and other social science students, this text offers a balanced amount of both breadth and depth." (The Journal of Popular Culture, 29 August 2013)

"In sum, Psychology at the Movies offers the basis for a useful survey course in film and psychology, packaged in an engaging format. As Young asserts, "Once you start looking for it, you can't escape psychology in the movies" (p. 6). And he adds, "Sometimes . . . a movie stays with us, and we reflect on it-for an hour, a week, a year or a lifetime" (p. 114). With the increasing prevalence of massive open online courses (MOOCS), Young's seminar has potential to interest a very wide audience." (PsycCRITIQUES, 6 February 2013)

Book Information
ISBN 9780470971772
Author Skip Dine Young
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Wiley-Blackwell
Publisher John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Weight(grams) 363g
Dimensions(mm) 226mm * 150mm * 15mm