Characters on the Couch: Exploring Psychology through Literature and Film Book

Description: FAST SHIPPING HASSLE FREE RETURNS SECURE PAYMENT EXCELLENT SERVICE Characters on the Couch: Exploring Psychology through Literature and Film - Dean Haycock BookAuthor: Dean HaycockPublisher: Greenwood Cover Type: Hardcover Pages: 368 pagesLanguage: EnglishGenre: Textbooks & Study Guides, TextbooksGenre Class: Professional, Vocational, Tertiary, Education, (US:, College)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.Our favorite fictional characters from books and movies often display an impressive and wide range of psychological attributes, both positive and negative. We admire their resilience, courage, humanity, or justice, and we are intrigued by other characters who show signs of personality disorders and mental illness-psychopathy, narcissism, antisocial personality, paranoia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, amo...See full description below Shipping Please make sure to double check your shipping and address information before you confirm and pay. Where do you ship? Currently, we ship online purchases Australia wide. How long till my item gets dispatched? In most cases, orders made before 2 PM will be dispatched same day or within 24 hours. In some cases, handling time may take longer. If this is the case, specific handling time will be displayed explicitly in the listing. How long until I get my order? Unless you live in a remote area, most orders will be delivered within 2-5 business days at your destination, remote areas may take a little bit longer. Who are my items shipped with? 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The item must still be in its original condition and packaging.In these cases the customer will be responsible to pay the return postage. DESCRIPTION Characters on the Couch: Exploring Psychology through Literature and Film - Dean Haycock BookAuthor: Dean HaycockPublisher: Greenwood Cover Type: Hardcover Pages: 368 pagesLanguage: EnglishGenre: Textbooks & Study Guides, TextbooksGenre Class: Professional, Vocational, Tertiary, Education, (US:, College) 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.Our favorite fictional characters from books and movies often display an impressive and wide range of psychological attributes, both positive and negative. We admire their resilience, courage, humanity, or justice, and we are intrigued by other characters who show signs of personality disorders and mental illness-psychopathy, narcissism, antisocial personality, paranoia, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among many other conditions. This book examines the psychological attributes and motivations of 100 fascinating characters that include examples of both accurate and misleading depictions of psychological traits and conditions, enabling readers to distinguish realistic from inaccurate depictions of human behavior.An introductory section provides a background of the interplay between psychology and fiction and is followed by psychological profiles of 100 fictional characters from classic and popular literature, film, and television. Each profile summarizes the plot, describes the characters dominant psychological traits or mental conditions, and analyzes the accuracy of such depictions. Additional material includes author profiles, a glossary of psychological and literary terms, a list of sources, and recommended readings. P> Review This title, which has potential for real-world application, pushes readers to consider an individuals life in context: a crucial characteristic of an empathetic and effective psychologist. This text may expand viewpoints of the effects of mental illness. Recommended for psychology students and practitioners. Library JournalCharacters on the Couch offers to laypersons a wider and deeper knowledge of mental illness, dispelling many stereotypes and often giving readers a glimpse of the livedexperience of those living with psychological disorders. For clinicians, the book provides an opportunity to think critically about presentations of disorders with which they may or may not be familiar. Finally, for educators, Characters on the Couch does present some interesting pedagogical applications with respect to psychopathology and assessment. PsycCRITIQUES Book 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. About the Author: Dean A. Haycock, PhD, is a science and medical writer. GUARANTEE We guarantee all items are genuine studio release products - no copies, counterfeit or faulty versions. If there is an issue with the playback of the item (the item is faulty), please contact us within 7 days of receipt so that we can resolve the issue for you. Please note, this does not include instances where you've purchased say, a region 2 DVD and it won't play in your region 4 player. You must check first that your player can play the region of the disc you are about to purchase. CANCELLATION I Have already checked out, can I cancel my order? We will be able to cancel your order if it has not been dispatched yet. 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