The science behind spreading Christmas cheer and getting people to like you.

Not only is Elf a wonderfully silly and enjoyable Christmas movie. Its premise is based on a fascinating concept that can be explored using psychology.

What happens when an adult is raised by elves?

Not only do we get to revisit a great story but we can learn about:

A great way to learn some science and develop your own sense of curiosity and wonder is to dive headfirst down rabbit holes of psychology and overly analyse movies for the sheer hell of it.

It's a great movie and there's lots to learn about ourselves, Christmas and happiness when we look beyond the candy canes and maple syrup.

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Chapters:

00:00 Diving into Buddy the Elf's Psychology

01:14 Psychological Underpinnings of Elf

04:47 Buddy's Positive Coping Strategies

06:04 Identity, Cultural Adaptation and Stages of Identity Development

09:20 Buddy's Social Interactions

11:43 Social Contagion Theory

13:38 Buddy's Authentic Enthusiasm

16:10 Neurodivergence and Buddy's Brain

21:10 Psychology of Joy and Wonder

24:27 Family Systems and Buddy's Impact

27:04 Lessons from Buddy the Elf

28:14 Conclusion: Spread Joy and Wonder

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