Cinema Psychology | Compilation

The video explores inattentional blindness using movie examples, explaining how our brains focus on certain details while ignoring others. It delves into how the brain processes continuity errors and face recognition, highlighting the role of perception. The video also examines why people enjoy horror movies, discussing emotional responses and the appeal of fear. It analyzes the attraction to fictional villains and how they relate to self-perception. Finally, it discusses the psychological impact of bad series finales, emphasizing the emotional weight of endings.

What is inattentional blindness?

• A condition where people cannot recognize faces

• A phenomenon where people fail to notice unexpected changes

• A visual impairment caused by bright lights

• A type of memory loss

Why might someone not notice a continuity error in a movie?

• They are focusing on the background

• They are distracted by loud sounds

• Their brain corrects for continuity errors

• They are watching the movie in a dark room

How do glasses affect face recognition?

• They only affect recognition in bright light

• They can make it harder to recognize someone

• They have no effect on face recognition

• They make it easier to recognize faces

What is a super recognizer?

• A superhero with enhanced vision

• Someone who can recognize faces exceptionally well

• A person who cannot recognize faces at all

• A type of computer program for face recognition

Why do some people enjoy horror movies?

• They have a high need for affect

• They enjoy watching movies alone

• They dislike strong emotions

• They are not empathetic

What is sensation seeking?

• A tendency to avoid horror movies

• A desire for intense and novel experiences

• A fear of new experiences

• A preference for calm and quiet environments

Why might people be drawn to fictional villains?

• They see them as role models

• They share similar personality traits

• They dislike the heroes

• They find them humorous

What is implicit egotism?

• A fear of being alone

• A preference for things that resemble us

• A tendency to dislike people similar to us

• A desire to be different from others

What is a parasocial relationship?

• A two-sided relationship with fictional characters

• A one-sided relationship with fictional characters

• A relationship with a family member

• A friendship with a celebrity

What does the peak-end rule suggest?

• We only remember positive experiences

• We remember the most intense and final moments best

• We remember the beginning and end of experiences best

• We forget the middle of experiences