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The Psychology of Movie-Going

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What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to identify with and empathize with the characters in a movie?

  1. Catharsis

  2. Identification

  3. Projection

  4. Transference


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Identification is the psychological process where people relate to and feel a connection with the characters in a movie, often leading to emotional involvement and empathy.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to project their own thoughts, feelings, and desires onto the characters in a movie?

  1. Catharsis

  2. Identification

  3. Projection

  4. Transference


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Projection is the psychological process where people attribute their own thoughts, feelings, and desires to others, including the characters in a movie, often leading to misinterpretations and misunderstandings.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a release of emotions, such as tension, anxiety, or sadness, after watching a movie?

  1. Catharsis

  2. Identification

  3. Projection

  4. Transference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Catharsis is the psychological process where people experience a release of emotions, such as tension, anxiety, or sadness, after watching a movie, often leading to a sense of relief and emotional well-being.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to transfer their feelings and attitudes towards one person or object to another person or object?

  1. Catharsis

  2. Identification

  3. Projection

  4. Transference


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Transference is the psychological process where people transfer their feelings and attitudes towards one person or object to another person or object, often leading to distorted perceptions and relationships.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to seek out movies that reflect their own beliefs, values, and attitudes?

  1. Selective Perception

  2. Confirmation Bias

  3. Selective Exposure

  4. Selective Attention


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Selective Exposure is the psychological process where people tend to seek out movies that reflect their own beliefs, values, and attitudes, often leading to a reinforcement of existing beliefs and a resistance to new ideas.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to remember the positive aspects of a movie more easily than the negative aspects?

  1. Positivity Bias

  2. Negativity Bias

  3. Confirmation Bias

  4. Selective Memory


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Positivity Bias is the psychological process where people tend to remember the positive aspects of a movie more easily than the negative aspects, often leading to a more favorable overall evaluation of the movie.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to interpret the actions and behaviors of movie characters in a way that is consistent with their own beliefs and expectations?

  1. Confirmation Bias

  2. Selective Perception

  3. Projection

  4. Transference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Confirmation Bias is the psychological process where people tend to interpret the actions and behaviors of movie characters in a way that is consistent with their own beliefs and expectations, often leading to a reinforcement of existing beliefs and a resistance to new ideas.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a sense of emotional connection and closeness to the characters in a movie?

  1. Empathy

  2. Identification

  3. Catharsis

  4. Transference


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Empathy is the psychological process where people tend to experience a sense of emotional connection and closeness to the characters in a movie, often leading to a deeper understanding of their thoughts, feelings, and motivations.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a sense of excitement, anticipation, and suspense while watching a movie?

  1. Thrill

  2. Suspense

  3. Catharsis

  4. Empathy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Suspense is the psychological process where people tend to experience a sense of excitement, anticipation, and suspense while watching a movie, often leading to a heightened sense of engagement and involvement.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a sense of fear, anxiety, or horror while watching a movie?

  1. Horror

  2. Suspense

  3. Catharsis

  4. Empathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Horror is the psychological process where people tend to experience a sense of fear, anxiety, or horror while watching a movie, often leading to a heightened sense of arousal and excitement.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a sense of laughter, joy, or amusement while watching a movie?

  1. Comedy

  2. Humor

  3. Catharsis

  4. Empathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Comedy is the psychological process where people tend to experience a sense of laughter, joy, or amusement while watching a movie, often leading to a heightened sense of well-being and happiness.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a sense of sadness, sorrow, or grief while watching a movie?

  1. Tragedy

  2. Drama

  3. Catharsis

  4. Empathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Tragedy is the psychological process where people tend to experience a sense of sadness, sorrow, or grief while watching a movie, often leading to a heightened sense of empathy and compassion.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a sense of awe, wonder, or amazement while watching a movie?

  1. Awe

  2. Wonder

  3. Catharsis

  4. Empathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Awe is the psychological process where people tend to experience a sense of awe, wonder, or amazement while watching a movie, often leading to a heightened sense of inspiration and self-transcendence.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past while watching a movie?

  1. Nostalgia

  2. Sentimentality

  3. Catharsis

  4. Empathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Nostalgia is the psychological process where people tend to experience a sense of nostalgia or longing for the past while watching a movie, often leading to a heightened sense of connection to the past and a sense of personal history.

What is the term for the psychological phenomenon where people tend to experience a sense of escapism or detachment from reality while watching a movie?

  1. Escapism

  2. Fantasy

  3. Catharsis

  4. Empathy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Escapism is the psychological process where people tend to experience a sense of escapism or detachment from reality while watching a movie, often leading to a heightened sense of relaxation and a temporary escape from the stresses of everyday life.

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