Watch: The Shape of Water 2017 directed by Guillermo Del Toro
Movie Link: https://fmovies.to/movie/the-shape-of-water-v5mx4/1-full
The texts and handouts to answer these questions will be in the files and links below.
-https://nobaproject.com/modules/love-friendship-and-social-support
-https://nobaproject.com/modules/functions-of-emotions
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtCs5GY1wv8&ab_channel=monevarun
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtTWXccCjPs&ab_channel=ProfessorRoss
-https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Cxq7ZmnFLU&ab_channel=Psych2Go
Instructions:
Part I: Film Notes/Personal Reflection
Briefly reflect on the film. Your reflection should be at least 1-2 paragraphs and should address noteworthy scenes and characters that are featured in the beginning, middle, and end of the film. Discuss the film’s educational value. How does it help you understand psychology through film? In other words, what insights did you gain into the major topic areas this week (e.g. the function of emotions, love, friendship and social support, etc.)? What other topics covered this semester apply to the film (e.g. personality, stereotyping, prejudice, motivation, etc.)?
Part II: Psychological Application and Analysis
Apply concepts from the following readings and handouts in Weeks #14: Emotions, Love, Friendship and Social Support 11.28.2022
Functions of Emotions
1. Provide 2 examples of the intrapersonal functions of emotions from the film. Be sure to briefly describe the character or scene and discuss how the examples illustrate how emotions: prepare the body for action, and/or influence thought and/or motivate behavior.
2. Provide 2 examples of the interpersonal functions of emotion from the film. Be sure to briefly describe the character or scene and discuss how the examples illustrate how emotions motivate behaviors and/or facilitate specific behaviors in perceivers, and/or signal the nature of interpersonal relationships.
Love, Friendship and Social Support
Attraction: The Start of Friendship and Love
3. Apply at least 3 of the following to one or more relationships (friendship or romantic) depicted in the film: proximity, familiarity, similarity, and/or reciprocity.
Love
4. Select 1 romantic relationship and apply Sternberg’s Triangular Theory of Love. Which type of “love” best describes the couple and why? Include a specific example from the film in your response.
Social Support
5. Provide 1 example of perceived or received social support from the film. Briefly describe. HINT: Perceived social support is when you have friends or family that you could turn to if you need help (you don’t necessarily have to follow through with seeking it). Received support is actually receiving support or helping behaviors from others.
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