Why We Love Movie Villains (According to Psychology)

Why We Love Movie Villains (According to Psychology)

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

11th Grade - University

Hard

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Wayground Content

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The video explores why people empathize with fictional villains but shun real-life ones. It delves into self positivity bias, where individuals perceive themselves as good, and implicit egotism, which leads people to gravitate towards things resembling them. Studies show that people are drawn to fictional villains similar to them, as these characters don't threaten their self-image. The video also discusses how media, including true crime shows, allows exploration of darker traits without self-image harm.

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3 mins • 1 pt

What did the study from Northwestern University reveal about fans of villains?

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In what ways do true crime shows allow us to explore the darker sides of human nature?

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How might our self-image be affected by the media we consume, according to the text?

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