Psychology of Betrayal in Anime

Podcast Topic: Psychology of Betrayal Psychology: Social Psychology Disclaimer: There may be some trigger and graphic language relating to abuse and betrayal during the length of this podcast. Guests: Alexander and Nicholas Smith Description: Using examples taken from Anime shows like Berserk, A Rising Shield Hero, Seven Deadly Sins, Attack on Titan and other anime this podcast discusses the psychology of betrayal. Discussion surrounds a definition of betrayal, the levels or types or betrayal, the effects of betrayal, and how betrayal shapes people and characters. Learn about the psychological impacts of betrayal and how it has been a tool utilized in some of our favorite stories. References: Betrayal: a psychological analysis by Rachman S. Behav Res Ther. 2010 Apr;48(4):304-11. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2009.12.002. Epub 2009 Dec 24. DOI:10.1016/j.brat.2009.12.002 Trust and Betrayal: Learning to trust wisely by Steven Stosny, Ph. D.- Anger in the Age of Entitlement. (2014) From Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/anger-in-the-age-entitlement/201401/trust-and-betrayal Susan Krauss Whitbourne Ph. D. - Fulfillment at Any Age. Why Betrayal Hurts So Much (and who seeks revenge): new research on what happens in the jilted brain (2015) from Psychology Today https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fulfillment-any-age/201504/why-betrayal-hurts-so-much-and-who-seeks-revenge Handbook of Personality Psychology, 1997, Pages 465-482 Chapter 19: Trust and Betrayal: The Psychology of Getting Along and Getting Ahead by Warren H. Jones, Laurie Couch, Susan Scott https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/B9780121346454500202 Rusbult, Kumashiro, Finkel, Wildschut (2002). Betrayal and Forgiveness.