The science behind spreading Christmas cheer and getting people to like you.
Not only is Elf a wonderfully silly and enjoyable Christmas movie. Its premise is based on a fascinating concept that can be explored using psychology.
What happens when an adult is raised by elves?
Not only do we get to revisit a great story but we can learn about:
Attachment Theory
Identity Development
Social Contagion and spreading good vibes
Family Systems
Nuerodivergence and upbringing effects
The psychology of Jor and Wonder
A great way to learn some science and develop your own sense of curiosity and wonder is to dive headfirst down rabbit holes of psychology and overly analyse movies for the sheer hell of it.
It's a great movie and there's lots to learn about ourselves, Christmas and happiness when we look beyond the candy canes and maple syrup.
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Chapters:
00:00 Diving into Buddy the Elf's Psychology
01:14 Psychological Underpinnings of Elf
04:47 Buddy's Positive Coping Strategies
06:04 Identity, Cultural Adaptation and Stages of Identity Development
09:20 Buddy's Social Interactions
11:43 Social Contagion Theory
13:38 Buddy's Authentic Enthusiasm
16:10 Neurodivergence and Buddy's Brain
21:10 Psychology of Joy and Wonder
24:27 Family Systems and Buddy's Impact
27:04 Lessons from Buddy the Elf
28:14 Conclusion: Spread Joy and Wonder
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