The Psychology of Survivor Leading Psychologists Take an Unauthorized Look at the Most Elaborate Psychological Experiment Ever Conducted . . . Survivor!

by Gerrig, Richard J.

• ISBN13: 9781933771052
• ISBN10: 1933771054
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-11
• Publisher: Smart Pop

Summary

The Psychology of Survivoris a collection of essays on the popular reality show,Survivor, and is not authorized by CBS, writers, creators, or producers ofSurvivor, or anyone associated with the show. From situational ethics and tribal loyalties to stress and body image, this collection of essays employs cutting-edge psychology to delve into the dynamics of the hit television showSurvivor. Containing new thoughts and theories on the past 13 seasons of the showwhich many consider the mother of reality televisionthis analysis looks at the root behaviors and emotions that come to light while people are being filmed competing for a large sum of money while stranded on a deserted island. Insight into the program's psychodynamics explores why macho alpha males rarely win, what makes fellow survivors like one another, and why the behavior of certain players, such as Rob Cesternino, became infamous.

Author Biography

Glenn Yeffeth is the editor of Farscape Forever!, Seven Seasons of Buffy, and Taking the Red Pill, as well as coeditor of Finding Serenity. He lives in Dallas.

Table of Contents

Who's afraid of being kicked off the island?	p. 3
The rise of the heartless mercenary	p. 15
The neuroscience of Survivor	p. 33
The power of the situation	p. 47
Outwitting to outlast	p. 57
Stress and coping and Survivor	p. 71
Lights! Camera! Attraction?	p. 83
Outwit, outplay, and outlast	p. 95
Survivor. A series of analogue behavioral observations	p. 109
What will the tribe say when it speaks?	p. 123
An alternate universe	p. 133
Castaways, outcasts, and cyberball	p. 145
Quadruple-D	p. 159
"What? : how did SHE win?"	p. 177
Cold calculation or intuitive instinct	p. 197
How to win friends and influence votes	p. 207
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