Psychology and the arts have often intersected in their interest in and analysis of human behavior. Historically, these fields have influenced each other. In light of this connection, Psychology Through Film and Literature is both an introduction to the field of psychology as well as an opportunity to explore its relationship to the arts through the application of psychological principles to literature, film, and pop culture. In Psychology through Film and Literature, students are introduced to several major topics in the field of psychology and apply psychological theory to the textual material, images, and case studies examined.