Psychological Theories of Creativity and the Film "Phenomemon"

Introduction <Tab/>Integrally, psychology is the study of the correlated effects of ideas, behaviors and environments. As researchers delve deeper into unexplored areas of psychology, such as neuroscience, Hollywood movie producers have encountered an array of unique plot opportunities. Turteltaub's Phenomenon exemplifies this increasingly popular trend in today's films. The psychological background of this particular film are perhaps best made clear by the physiological and humanistic approaches. The humanistic and biological …

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