The Catharsis of Violence in American Psycho

Name: The Catharsis of Violence in American Psycho
Uploaded: 2026-08-20
Duration: 23 min 38 s
Channel: Psychology In Seattle
Description: Kirk Honda and Oberto Casta explore the relationship between empathy and violence in media, suggesting that characters like Patrick Bateman allow audiences to engage with their suppressed violent impulses in a socially acceptable way, while also critiquing societal norms.

Kirk Honda and Oberto Casta explore the relationship between empathy and violence in media, suggesting that characters like Patrick Bateman allow audiences to engage with their suppressed violent impulses in a socially acceptable way, while also critiquing societal norms.

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