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Mind Over Media

Welcome to Mind Over Media, where we decode the psychology behind your favourite movies, TV shows, music, and pop culture moments. From deep-diving into complex characters to analyzing the lyrics that hit home, we explore the hidden psychological themes shaping the media we love. Whether it’s the mental struggles of iconic protagonists, the psychology of villains, or the deeper meaning behind a song’s lyrics, this is where entertainment meets the mind.

Inside the Mind of Dexter Morgan: A Multidimensional Psychological Analysis
J. C. Pass, MSc J. C. Pass, MSc

Inside the Mind of Dexter Morgan: A Multidimensional Psychological Analysis

Explore a multidimensional psychological analysis of Dexter Morgan, the antihero from Dexter. This article delves into his trauma, moral contradictions, behavioural conditioning, and cognitive dissonance. Discover how his complex psyche reflects deeper psychological concepts such as psychopathy, moral rigidity, and the search for meaning.

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Jurassic World: A Morally Bankrupt Mess
J. C. Pass, MSc J. C. Pass, MSc

Jurassic World: A Morally Bankrupt Mess

Explore why the Jurassic World series is a morally bankrupt mess through a psychological lens. From exploitation and objectification of life to failed ethical reflection, this article critiques the franchise's moral shortcomings.

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The Breakfast Club: A Social Psychology Perspective
J. C. Pass, MSc J. C. Pass, MSc

The Breakfast Club: A Social Psychology Perspective

A social psychology reading of The Breakfast Club, exploring stereotypes, social identity theory, conformity, self-disclosure, group dynamics, prejudice reduction, and why one Saturday detention cannot quite defeat the school hierarchy.

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Is Bob from Bob’s Burgers a Good Friend to Teddy?
J. C. Pass, MSc J. C. Pass, MSc

Is Bob from Bob’s Burgers a Good Friend to Teddy?

A psychological look at Bob and Teddy’s friendship in Bob’s Burgers, exploring lopsided friendship, emotional labour, attachment, boundaries, social support, and why Bob may be a better friend than he looks.

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Is The Breakfast Club Relevant to Teens Today?
J. C. Pass, MSc J. C. Pass, MSc

Is The Breakfast Club Relevant to Teens Today?

A psychological look at whether The Breakfast Club is still relevant to teenagers today, exploring identity, peer groups, social media, mental health, stereotypes, and the awkward survival of John Hughes’ high school classic.

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Jeff Winger and the Psychology of Defended Charm
J. C. Pass, MSc J. C. Pass, MSc

Jeff Winger and the Psychology of Defended Charm

Jeff Winger is not just Community’s sarcastic lawyer with good hair. His charm, vanity, manipulation, and emotional distance work as defences against shame, abandonment, and the terror of being genuinely known.

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The Psychology of Popular Culture
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The Psychology of Popular Culture

Explore the psychological mechanisms through which popular culture impacts societal values and individual behaviour, examining both its constructive and detrimental effects.

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