CEPY 0916 - Psychology and the Media

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Brown University

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Television, cinema, and internet media are ripe with portrayals of mental illness and psychotherapy. But have you ever questioned the accuracy or the implications of these images? For example, is schizophrenia accurately portrayed in the movie A Beautiful Mind? How representative is the depiction of autism in the movie Rain Man? Why do psychologists testify in court, as depicted on television shows such as CSI or Law and Order? Do the depictions of mental health providers such as Dr. Melfi on The Sopranos affect the public’s perception of clinical psychologists, or likelihood to seek help? Can internet self-help groups cause more harm than good? This course will address these questions, and discuss the ethics and implications of media portrayals of psychotherapy and psychological distress.

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0.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.brown.edu

Phone Number:

(401) 863-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

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Semester

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