Silver Linings Playbook Psychology

Silver Linings Playbook is a movie based upon mental issues. The fact is none of us are the ideal image of “normal”. We all are fighting battles that are on different levels of importance. We are all a little bit crazy, some are worse than others, but there is something beautiful and unique within all of us. That certain “normal” we all want doesn't really exist. This film is an impressive view of examination into that aspect of our life. The irony in the film is that Pat at times seems to be the only sane character, because other characters who have obviously not been diagnosed as mentally ill clearly show symptoms. The movie provides an example of providing signs all around us and the closer we are to achieving our dreams/desires, these …show more content…
His family perceived Pat as “sick”. He constantly wanted to make Nicki fully aware that he was getting better. “Labeling theory is the ascribing of a deviant behavior to another person by members of society.” (OpenStax College 147) This act was occurring. Primary deviance was happening because Pat was not aware of how bad he really was. He wanted Tiffany to give the letter to Nicki for him. This was a sign of legal codes. “Legal codes maintain formal social control through laws, which are rules adopted and enforced by a political authority.” (OpenStax College 150) He didn't believe it was bad. “You have to do everything you can, you have to work your hardest, and if you do, if you stay positive, you have a shot at a silver lining.” (Silver Linings Playbook) He believed he was not “ill”, he believed he could do anything. Secondary deviance occurs within Tiffany. She claimed people called her “The whore with the dead husband”. (Silver Linings Playbook) She believes she is deviant after all of her sexual encounters. Secondary deviance is a person’s self concept and behavior begin to change after his or her actions are labeled as deviant by members of