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Characters on the Couch: Exploring Psychology through Literature and Film

Author Dean A. Haycock
Publisher Greenwood
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PublisherGreenwood
ISBN / ASIN1440836981
ISBN-139781440836985
AvailabilityNot yet published
Sales Rank99,999,999
MarketplaceUnited States 🇺🇸

Description

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