1) What would Kohlberg say about Homer's level of moral reasoning?
2) What would Erikson say about Marge in terms of crisis?
3) Based on our class discussion on marriage, how does Homer's and Marge's relationship relate?
4) What would BF Skinner say in regards to reinforcement with Marge and Jacques?
5) Are there any signs of gender roles or androgynous issues occurring?
6) What was the producer's/writer's purpose of this episode?
7) Any other psychological implications.
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The Simpsons-Life on the fast lane
Psychological view
Mr. Jones
Richanna Euton
November. 27,2007
1) What would Kohlberg say about Homer's level of moral reasoning?
Kohlberg would say that homer’s level of reasoning is seen as a pushover. Although he feels doubt in his relationship he does not question it. Instead he follows the advice of his eleven year old son.
2) What would Erikson say about
Marge in terms of crisis?
Erickson would probably put Marge in stage 3, initiative with the other man but feels guilty about abandoning her husband.
3) Based on our class discussion
on marriage, how does Homer's and
Marge's relationship relate?
Homer’s and Marge’s relationship correlate because they have a system. Even though her bowling trips late at night he agreed to watch the kids with no question. That showed an understanding which is important in a relationship. The next thing was that Marge chooses the lane to her husband. That showed commitment which is also an important factor in a marriage.
4) What would BF Skinner say in regards to reinforcement with Marge and Jacques?
B.F Skinner would describe Marge and Jacques as a social reinforcement situation. Jacques does all the things Homer doesn’t such as giving her affection, attention and most importantly praise.
5) Are there any signs of gender roles or androgynous issues occurring?
The gender roles change when Homer is at home with the children and Marge is out for the night. He is stuck to do the task his wife would usually perform such as, feeding the children, cleaning, and putting them to bed.
6) What was the producer's/writer's purpose of this episode?
The producers of this episode wanted to show our guilt versus our vulnerability. Will we use moral ethics when we are in relationships and introduced to new ones? And what happens when the focus in a relationship is not on us.
7) Any other psychological implications.
Some other implications I noticed were Lisa’s theories on the ending of a relationship and the effects it would have on children.
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