The Psychology of the Simpsons D'oh!
by Brown, Alan S.; Logan, ChrisFormat: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2006-02-08
Publisher(s): Smart Pop
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Summary
Psychologists turn their attention toThe Simpsons, one of America's most popular and beloved shows, in these essays that explore the functions 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 bothThe Simpsonsand the latest in psychological thought. Every major area of psychology is coveredfrom clinical psychology and cognition to abnormal and evolutionary psychologywhile fresh views on eclectic show topics such as gambling addiction, pavlovian conditioning, family therapy, and lobotomies are explored.
Author Biography
Alan Brown, PhD, has been a professor of psychology at Southern Methodist University for the past 30 years. He has published more than 50 professional articles and four books in the area of human memory processes. He lives in Dallas, Texas.
Table of Contents
| The Family Simpson | 1 | (20) | |
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| For Better, or Worse? | 21 | (16) | |
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| "Which One of Us Is Truly Crazy?" | 37 | (12) | |
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| Stupid Brain! | 49 | (16) | |
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| Homer's Soul | 65 | (10) | |
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| Alcohol—The Cause of, and Solution to, All Life's Problems | 75 | (20) | |
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| The Cafeteria Deep Fryer Is Not a Toy | 95 | (12) | |
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| "Righteousness and Relationships | 107 | (14) | |
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| Self-Esteem in Springfield | 121 | (14) | |
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| Can Bart or Homer Learn? | 135 | (12) | |
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| Sex and Gender in Springfield | 147 | (12) | |
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| Hope Springs Parental | 159 | (14) | |
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| Looking for Mr. Smarty Pants | 173 | (14) | |
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| The Personalities of The Simpsons | 187 | (14) | |
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| Lyle Lanley, you're My Hero! | 201 | (14) | |
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| Springfield—How Not to Buy a Monorail | 215 | (14) | |
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| (a) None of the Below | 229 | ||
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