Here is a compiled list of responses I received regarding the use of feature films in intro psychology.  We are planning this to be a critical thinking course and will tie in readings related to contemporary issues in psychology.  We are still in the early planning stages of the course but once we have the details worked out I will post our list of films.

 

Gary

 

 

Gary J. Klatsky, Ph.D.

Department of Psychology               [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Oswego State University of NY       http://www.oswego.edu/~klatsky

Oswego, NY 13126                          Voice: (315) 312 3474

 

 

 At First Sight                                                          Perception

 

Twelve O’Clock High                                                 Leadership, Group processes

 

Silence of the Lambs                                                Culture, Deviance, and Psychopathology

 

The Matrix                                                               Perception (I’d also use it for Consciousness)

 

TWELVE ANGRY MEN (1957, not rated).                  Social group processes in a jury.

MY FAIR LADY (1964, G).                                        Prof. Henry Higgins uses conditioning principles on Liza Doolittle.

CLOCKWORK ORANGE (1971, R).                           Conditioning to prevent criminal behavior.

WARNING:  This is a brutal and violent film; use cautiously.

ORDINARY PEOPLE (1980, R).                                Cognitive processes in mental illness and therapy.

AWAKENINGS (1990, PG-13).                                  Attitudes and images of people with brain disorders.

FLATLINERS (1990, R).                                            Although the characters are medical students, the film actually reflects the psychodynamic perspective because it shows that long-ago traumas come back to haunt you unless you face them head on and develop insight.

REGARDING HENRY (1991PG-13).                          Recovery from brain damage.

PRINCE OF TIDES (1991, R).                                   Psychodynamic issues in a disturbed family. Also, raises ethical questions about psychotherapist's relationships.

SWING KIDS (1993, PG-13).                                    Social processes in early Nazi Germany.

WHEN A MAN LOVES A WOMAN (1994, R).            Cognitive issues in alcoholism and recovery. (I would also think about The Days of Wine and Roses)

GATTACA (1997, PG-13).                                         How much are we really determined by our genes?

 

 

 

Born on the 4th of July                                              Post Traumatic Stress Dis

Psycho                                                                   Dissociative Disorders

Duet for one                                                             Stress Disorders

Mr. Jones                                                                Mood Disorders

Fatal attraction                                                        Personality Disorders

The lost weekend                                                      Substance Use Disorders

La cage aux folles                                                    Sexual Disorders

Clean, shaven                                                          Schizophrenia

On golden pond                                                       Neuropsych Disorders

anny & Alexander                                                    Childhood Disorders

Rain man                                                                MR & Autism

Girl, interrupted                                                        DID/MPD

Betty blue                                                               Psychosis

The accused                                                            Violence and Abuse

House of games                                                        "Psychopathy"

Prince of tides                                                         Ethics

 

 

Fried Green Tomatoes

Stand by Me

Radio Flyer

Heathers

My Life

Waiting to Exhale

My Life as a Dog

Conrack

To Sir With Love

Muriel’s Wedding

What’s Eating Gilbert Grape

The Big Chill

sex, lies and videotape

Torch Song Trilogy

The Prince of Tides

Shadowlands

Grand Canyon

Ordinary People

The World According to Garp

Mr. Holland’s Opus

Cocoon

IQ

Four Weddings and a Funeral

Field of Dreams

Forrest Gump

American History X

 

 

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