Characters on the Couch: Exploring Psychology through Literature and Film

Exploring Psychology through Literature and Film

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Social Psychology
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Author: Dean Haycock ISBN: 9781440836992
Publisher: ABC-CLIO Publication: August 29, 2016
Imprint: Greenwood Language: English
Author: Dean Haycock
ISBN: 9781440836992
Publisher: ABC-CLIO
Publication: August 29, 2016
Imprint: Greenwood
Language: English

Providing intriguing insights for students, film buffs, and readers of various genres of fiction, this fascinating book delves into the psychology of 100 well-known fictional characters.

• Provides an engaging and entertaining way to learn about both positive psychology and mental health issues through the behavior of interesting and often familiar characters, leading to a better understanding of human behavior

• Helps readers distinguish realistic depictions of psychological disorders from inaccurate ones, providing a basis for avoiding negative mental health stereotypes and stigma associated with mental illness

• Covers a wide range of behaviors and psychological disorders arranged in a convenient format, making it easy to find and learn about particular topics that can be read in or out of order

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Providing intriguing insights for students, film buffs, and readers of various genres of fiction, this fascinating book delves into the psychology of 100 well-known fictional characters.

• Provides an engaging and entertaining way to learn about both positive psychology and mental health issues through the behavior of interesting and often familiar characters, leading to a better understanding of human behavior

• Helps readers distinguish realistic depictions of psychological disorders from inaccurate ones, providing a basis for avoiding negative mental health stereotypes and stigma associated with mental illness

• Covers a wide range of behaviors and psychological disorders arranged in a convenient format, making it easy to find and learn about particular topics that can be read in or out of order

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