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Current Events in Psychology
Internet Addiction: Addictive Behavior, Transference or More?" (Fenichel)
Michael Fenichel, Ph.D.
The article "Internet Addiction: Addictive Behavior, Transference or More?" written by Michael Fenichel, discusses the growing problem of internet addiction. Fenichel asserts that internet addiction is often "conceived of as a compulsive behavior, or craving for connectedness, or perhaps even a manifestation of transference or a reflection of object relations, or need-fulfillment." (Fenichel)
Fenichel also explains that the increase in the availability of computers and access to the Internet have perpetuated the problem.
Throughout the article, the author refers to the internet as a social reinforcer. Fenichel concedes that many Internet addicts thrive off of the social reinforcement that the Internet provides. (Fenichel)
This social reinforcement includes communicating through email and chat rooms. In addition, the article asserts that many addicts have hyperactive minds, which crave the high speed processing available on the Internet. (Fenichel)
These cognitive styles are characterized by multi-tasking with high-speed processing, lowered attention spans, a decrease in mid- and long-term goal directedness, unusual patterns of living, and questionable social relationships. (Fenichel) In many cases the Internet addict uses the computer as their main connection to the world around them and that the problem is a one-dimensional substance use disorder. Alas, Fenichel concedes that this topic will continue to be at the center of debate for years to come. (Fenichel)
The Psychology of Terrorism"
Clark R. McCauley
As a result of the terrorist attacks of September 11, and the continuous threats of terrorism, psychologists have begun to explore "The Psychology of Terrorism."
In this article McCauley asserts that terrorism is most often the result of "ideology intense small group dynamics." (McCauley) The article explains that human beings have a…
Works Cited
Fenichel, Michael. "Internet Addiction: Addictive Behavior, Transference or More?. http://www.fenichel.com/addiction.shtml
McCauley, Clark. "The Psychology of Terrorism." Social Science Research Council. http://www.ssrc.org/sept11/essays/mccauley.htm
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