How Psychology Is Influenced by the Media, and the Influences that the Different Types of Media Have

Psychology is the science of mind and behavior. Although this is the most accurate definition, it is not the most common. If you were to ask the average person what they think of when someone mentions psychology they would most likely say something like "Lying on a couch, endlessly talking about your mother and your lousy childhood"#. Is the media to blame for this distorted view of psychology and psychologists? The answer to this question is yes. The media's portrayal of psychology is very distorted.
One of the most widely spread forms of media is newspapers. …