The Psychology of Survivor
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The Psychology of Survivor by Richard J Gerrig
Survivor has proven to be one of the most popular shows to ever hit television screens. What has this pop culture phenomenon shown us -- by placing a few hundred people on islands around the world -- about the psychological make-up of the average American? In Psychology of Survivor, the third installment of BenBella Books's Psychology of Popular Culture series, leading psychologists -- and fans of Survivor -- unite to offer up their expertise on the show that started the reality show craze. From why macho alpha males rarely win to stress and body image, from situational ethics to the dreaded Rob Cestaries factor, Psychology of Survivor is a broad look at cutting-edge psychological issues through the lens of Survivor. The tribe has spoken -- Psychology of Survivor is the best book for Survivor fans and psychology enthusiasts alike!Richard J. Gerrig is a Ph.D. candidate. Stanford University offers a master's degree in cognitive psychology. He began his academic career at Yale University, where he received the Lex Hixon Prize for outstanding social science teaching. In 1994, he relocated to Stony Brook University, where he is now a psychology professor. He has been involved in efforts centered on undergraduate education innovation at Stony Brook.
His work on the cognitive psychological elements of language use has received a lot of attention. One branch of research looks into the mental mechanisms that enable effective communication. A second research project examines the cognitive and emotional changes that readers go through when they are transported into fictional realms. He was an associate editor for Psychonomic Bulletin & Review and Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, Memory, and Cognition.
The Society for Text and Discourse, the American Psychological Association, and the Association for Psychological Science have all appointed him a fellow. Yale University Press published his book Experiencing Narrative Worlds.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781933771052 |
| ISBN 10 | 1933771054 |
| Title | The Psychology of Survivor |
| Author | Richard J Gerrig |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | BenBella Books |
| Year published | 2007-07-11 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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