TV Characters
What psychological traits does Monica Geller from Friends show when she’s extremely controlling and perfectionistic?
OCD and perfectionism tendencies
Kevin in Split has 23 identities - what disorder is this?
Dissociative Identity Disorder
Which neurotransmitter is associated with mood and happiness?
Serotonin
What does CBT stand for in therapy?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
The term “delulu” refers to which psychological term?
Delusional
What anxiety disorder, often confused with OCD, causes Sheila from Shameless to isolate herself indoors out of fear of the outside world?
Agoraphobia
Nina in Black Swan experiences delusions and perfectionism. What could she be diagnosed with?
Psychosis and/or OCD
What type of learning was Pavlov known for through his experiments with dogs?
Classical conditioning
What type of therapy uses group dynamics for healing?
Group Therapy
What is the “fear of missing out” on something cI’m only called?
FOMO
In The Sopranos, what disorder is Tony Soprano being treated for when he goes to therapy?
Anxiety or panic disorder
In the 2019 Joker film, Joaquin Phoenix portrays a character facing social rejection and mood disregulation. This is an example of what disorder?
Antisocial personality disorder
Who is known as the father of psychoanalysis?
Sigmund Freud
Exposure therapy is commonly used to treat which type of disorder?
Phobias and anxieties
What does the term “gaslighting” mean?
Making someone doubt/second guess their own reality or experiences
What disorder does BoJack Horseman likely have when he shows chronic emptiness and self-destructive behavior?
BPD, Borderline personality disorder
In the movie Silver Linings Playbook, Pat experienced mania and depression. Which disorder is this?
Bipolar disorder
The Stanford Prison Experiment explored the power of what concept?
Role conformity & authority influence
What therapy uses eye movements to treat trauma?
EDMR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
When someone constantly seeks validation through social media likes, what might they have a high need for?
Need for approval or external locus of evaluation
What personality traits does Joe Goldberg from You display when he shows obsessive love, stalking, and lack of empathy?
Antisocial, narcissistic personality disorder traits, or attachment issues
In Shutter Island, what disorder does Teddy Daniels likely have when he experiences hallucinations, flashbacks, and delusions about being a U.S. Marshal?
Delusional disorder or schizoaffective/psychotic disorder
The bystander effect was inspired by which real-life event?
The Kitty Genovese case
A therapist who mainly listens and reflects is likely using what approach?
Person-Centered Therapy
The phrase “main character energy” relates to which psychological concept?
Self actualization/self concept