The Economic Times

Psychology says people who learn a great deal from movies aren't passive thinkers: What this behavior means?

Psychology says people who learn a great deal from movies aren't simply watching stories for entertainment. Research explains that many people learn by observing characters, situations, and emotions shown on screen. Psychology connects this behavior with observational learning, empathy, mirror neurons, and narrative transport. These ideas explain why films can shape thinking, improve emotional understanding, support self-reflection, and help people apply lessons from fictional stories to real-life situations.