This analysis will assess the following objectives:
Define and apply key psych
This analysis will assess the following objectives:
Define and apply key psychological concepts, terms, and theories.
Develop critical thinking and analysis skills by evaluating the accuracy of portrayals of psychological concepts in film.
Develop an awareness of the impact of popular film on society.
The film analyses will involve viewing and critically analyzing a movie that we will discuss in class. Choose only one or two phenomena from a topic we discussed in class. The paper should be 2-3 double-spaced pages in 12 pt font. Make sure to analyze the psychological phenomenon completely (how the concept was specifically presented in the film and the accuracy of the presentation). The research in the assigned reading for the movie should be included in your analysis (The readings can be found in the corresponding module on Canvas). (45 points each)
Please label the following sections (1, 2, 3, 4):
1) Describe the psychological principle(s) illustrated in the film using the reading and PowerPoint (only 1-2 concepts). Be sure to include citations for the definitions of the concepts (even if taken from the PowerPoint). For the second analysis, this will be the psychological diagnosis and symptoms. (10 points)
2) Describe the relevant scenes which illustrate the psychological principle(s). If this is a psychological disorder (second analysis), the scenes should be illustrations of the symptoms. (10 points)
3) Analyze your concept(s) in part 1 using the assigned article. You should include information from the research conducted in the article (with citations) that relates to your concept(s). Describe the relevant movie scenes concerning the research presented in the article. (10 points)
4) Critically analyze the accuracies and inaccuracies of the movie’s portrayal related to the concepts based on the readings/PowerPoint. If the movie does not have inaccuracies, elaborate on why the film was accurate in terms of the psychological concept. (10 points)
5) Use the following guidelines to format your essay. (5 points)
Include in-text citations and a reference page (including generative AI if used)
The paper should be at least 2 pages in length (double-spaced).
Use Times New Roman, 12 pt. font.
I will send further details as to specific reading materials that go along and should be included in the paper.