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The fascination and attraction with fiction can be explained from a psychological
perspective. Works of fiction seem to satisfy our psychological fantasies. Different theories try to
explain the popularity and obsession of works of fiction including games, movies and books. The
concepts of the Freudian theory are helpful in interpreting the popularity of works of fiction.
According to the theory, human beings are in a constant conflict of their three personalities: the
id, the ego and the super-ego. We have natural desires and wants that form the id. The
recognition that we cannot satisfy those desires exhaustively comprises the ego. Much of this
psychic conflict and the defense mechanisms are unconscious and invisible (Young, 2012).
Works of fiction such as movies and games often imitate reality such that characters encounter
different conflicts, which the subconscious easily relates with to thus satisfying our fantasies.
Moreover, we are susceptible to empathy, which creates an emotional connection with fictional
characters and the ordeals they go through. This is why one feels sad when the underdog in a
movie encounters frustrations at the hands of a villain. The movie experience creates a
simulation of the real world, which addresses some of the conflicts we face in our daily episodes.
The audiovisual nature of works of fiction contributes a lot to their popularity. Visual
representations are very effective in enhancing social learning. Mass media like televisions have
influenced the behaviors of many children. Jung’s archetypal theory also postulates that the
imitation of many mass media creates strong mental symbols or archetypes in our subconscious
(Young, 2012). Live-action role-playing (LARP) is also responsible for the mainstream success
of online games. People create avatars, which are online simulations of their ideal selves. Games
like Warcraft imitate real life and one is rewarded based on game play (Week 2 Notes).

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1 Psychology of Mass Communication Names Date 2 Psychology of Mass Communication Part 1 The fascination and attraction with fiction can be explained from a psychological perspective. Works of fiction seem to satisfy our psychological fantasies. Different theories try to explain the popularity and obsession of works of fiction including games, movies and books. The concepts of the Freudian theory are helpful in interpreting the popularity of works of fiction. According to the theory, human beings are in a constant conflict of their three personalities: the id, the ego and the super-ego. We have natural desires and wants that form the id. The recognition that we cannot satisfy those desires exhaustively comprises the ego. Much of this psychic conflict and the defense mechanisms are unconscious and invisible (Young, 2012). Works of fiction such as movies and games often imitate reality such that characters encounter different conflicts, which the subconscious easily relates with to thus satisfying our fantasies. Moreover, we are susceptible to empathy, which creates an emotional connection with fictional characters and the ordeals they go through. This is why one feels sad when the underdog in a movie encounters frustrations at the hands of a villain. The movie experience creates a simulation of the real world, which addresses some of the conflicts we face in our daily episodes. The audiovisual nature of works of fiction contributes a lot to their popularity. Visual represent ...
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