The Psychology of Survivor

Leading Psychologists Take an Unauthorized Look at the Most Elaborate Psychological Experiment Ever Conducted . . . Survivor!

Author: Richard J. Gerrig Series: Psychology of Popular Culture

"The Psychology of Survivor" is a collection of essays on the popular reality show, "Survivor," and is not authorized by CBS, writers, creators, or producers of "Survivor," or anyone associated with the show. From situational ethics and tribal loyalties to stress and body image, this collection of essays employs cutting-edge psychology to delve into the dynamics of the hit television show "Survivor." Containing new thoughts and theories on the past 13 seasons of the show—which many consider the mother of reality television—this analysis looks at the root behaviors and emotions that come to light while people are being filmed competing for a large sum of money while stranded on a deserted island. Insight into the program's psychodynamics explores why macho alpha males rarely win, what makes fellow survivors like one another, and why the behavior of certain players, such as Rob Cesternino, became infamous.

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Survivor has proven to be one of the most popular shows to ever hit television screens. What has this pop culture phenomenon shown us by placing a few hundred people on islands around the world about the psychological make-up of the average American? In Psychology of Survivor, the third installment of BenBella Books's Psychology of Popular Culture series, leading psychologists and fans of Survivor unite to offer up their expertise on the show that started the reality show craze. From why macho alpha males rarely win to stress and body image, from situational ethics to the dreaded Rob Cestaries factor, Psychology of Survivor is a broad look at cutting-edge psychological issues through the lens of Survivor. The tribe has spoken Psychology of Survivor is the best book for Survivor fans and psychology enthusiasts alike!

About the Author

Richard J. Gerrig, PhD,is a professor of psychology at Stony Brook University whoseprimary research focuses on readers' experiences of narrative worlds. He is the coauthor of the introductory textbook,Psychology and Life.

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"The Psychology of Survivor" is a collection of essays on the popular reality show, "Survivor," and is not authorized by CBS, writers, creators, or producers of "Survivor," or anyone associated with the show. From situational ethics and tribal loyalties to stress and body image, this collection of essays employs cutting-edge psychology to delve into the dynamics of the hit television show "Survivor," Containing new thoughts and theories on the past 13 seasons of the show--which many consider the mother of reality television--this analysis looks at the root behaviors and emotions that come to light while people are being filmed competing for a large sum of money while stranded on a deserted island. Insight into the program's psychodynamics explores why macho alpha males rarely win, what makes fellow survivors like one another, and why the behavior of certain players, such as Rob Cesternino, became infamous.