Psychological Disorders: Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs

Psychology and the Media Research Paper
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
Jada Patterson
West Georgia Technical College

Abstract
Psychology has been displayed in media for years, whether it is through movies, TV series, novels, one character, or all characters. Many times a character from a piece of media will have a psychological disorder. A psychological disorder is defined as “deviant, distressful, and dysfunctional pattern of thoughts, feeling, or behaviors” . When authors display a disorder in their characters, it allows people to see and get to know these psychological disorders without even realizing. Many favorite cartoons and movies are of, or contain, a character with a psychological disorder. This research paper
Someone with this disorder may have trouble getting out of bed and over sleeping, falling asleep at work, or behind the wheel. This disorder is also referred to as Drowsiness-idiopathic and Somnolence-idiopathic . As listed online on Medline Plus, some symptoms are: anxiety, feeling irritated, loss of appetite, low energy, restlessness, slow thinking or speech, and trouble remembering. Medline Plus states, “Idiopathic hypersomnia is usually treated with stimulant medications such as amphetamine, methylphenidate, and modafinil. These drugs may not work as well for this condition as they do for narcolepsy.” Narcolepsy is not to be confused with Idiopathic Hypersomnia, in that it is a much more difficult disease that involves instantly falling asleep or losing muscle control because of strong emotions . If someone has trouble sleeping or excessive drowsiness they could see a health care provider to have tests performed for Idiopathic Hypersomnia. An example in media of this disorder is the dwarf, Sleepy, from the movie Snow White and the Seven
It is defined by WebMD as an anxiety disorder in which one has an excessive and irrational fear of social situations. Simply put by M.G. David, “Social phobia is shyness taken to an extreme” . Anxiety can form in someone from their past history of being closely observed and judged by others . As anyone knows, a person with any social issues is afraid of saying the wrong thing, pronouncing a word incorrectly, and altogether afraid of humiliation and embarrassment. People with Social Anxiety Disorder tend to steer away from large groups of people whether it is in the grocery store, at the podium in front of the class, or especially on stage in front of an audience. Some physical symptoms of this anxiety disorder include: confusion, pounding heart, sweating, shaking, blushing, muscle tension, upset stomach, and diarrhea . WebMD states that “Social anxiety disorder is the most common anxiety disorder and the third most common mental disorder in the U.S., after depression and alcohol dependence.” Someone with Social Anxiety Disorder can be treated by cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) along with antidepressants like Paxil and tranquilizers such as Klonopin. An example of Social Anxiety Disorder through a character is Bashful from Snow White and the Seven