The Psychology of the Simpsons
D’oh!
Edited by Alan Brown, Ph.D. with Chris Logan
Psychologists turn their attention to The Simpsons, one of America’s
most popular and beloved shows, in these essays that explore the
function and dysfunctions of the show’s characters. Designed to appeal
to both fans of the show and students of psychology, this unique blend
of science and pop culture consists of essays by professional
psychologists drawn from schools and clinical practices across the
country. Each essay is designed to be accessible, thoughtful, and
entertaining, while providing the reader with insights into both The
Simpsons and the latest in psychological thought. Every major area of
psychology is covered, from clinical psychology and cognition to
abnormal and evolutionary psychology, while fresh views on eclectic
show topics such as gambling addiction, Pavlovian conditioning, family
therapy, and lobotomies are explored.
Read Excerpts
- The Family Simpson
Misty K. Hook, Ph.D. - For Better, or Worse?
Wind Goodfriend, Ph.D. - "Which One of Us Is Truly Crazy?"
Irene Vlachos-Weber, Molly Snodgrass, M.A. - Stupid Brain!
Alexander J. Ispa-Cowan, Irene Vlachos-Weber - Homer's Soul
David Pizarro, Paul Bloom - Alcohol-The Cause of, and Solution to, All Life's Problems
Denis M. McCarthy - The Cafeteria Deep Fryer Is Not a Toy
Mike Byrne - Righteousness and Relationships
Sally D. Stabb, Ph.D. - Self-Esteem in Springfield
Philip J. Mazzocco, Robert M. Arkin - Can Bart or Homer Learn?
W.Robert Batsell - Sex and Gender in Springfield
Kathryn Brown, Linda Heath, Ph.D. - Hope Springs Parental
Karin H. Bruckner, M.A., L.P.C. - Looking for Mr. Smarty Pants
Derek C. Keil, Dylan R. Keil, Frank C. Keil, Kristi L. Lockhart, Martin F. Keil - The Personalities of The Simpsons
David A. Kenny, Deirdre T. Kenny - Lyle Lanley, You're My Hero!
Chris Logan - Springfield-How Not to Buy a Monorail
David A. Rettinger, James Rettinger - (a) None of the Below
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