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Song List
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by Elaine Holmes 1 year, 8 months ago
If your favorite songs and music videos aren't listed in ToPIX, you are welcome to add them yourself or email them to TOPIX@TeachPsych.org. Please include any notes on how you have used them (or could use them) in the classroom.
First day of class
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Song Title (Year) |
Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Introduction to the course |
"Start Me Up" (1981) |
Rolling Stones |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeff Bartel |
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Introduction to the course
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"The End Is the Beginning Is the End" (1997)
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The Smashing Pumpkins |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeff Bartel |
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| Introduction to the course, psychology as a science |
"Weird Science" (1985)
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Oingo Boingo
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics
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Jeff Bartel
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| Introduction to the course |
"Are You Ready?" (2000) |
Creed |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeff Bartel |
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| Introduction to the course |
"Blitzkrieg Bop" (1976) |
The Ramones |
YouTube
YouTube
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MetroLyrics |
Jeff Bartel |
(Hey, Ho, Let's Go) |
| Introduction to the course |
"Let's Get it Started" (2004)
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Black Eyed Peas |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Introduction to the course |
"Let's Get it Started" (1988)
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MC Hammer |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Introduction to the course |
"Time 4 Sum Aksion" (1992) |
Redman |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
"Action" = active learning, note-taking, etc. |
| Introduction to the course |
"Welcome Back" (2004) |
Mase |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Samples elements of the Welcome Back Kotter theme. |
| Introduction to the course |
Welcome Back Kotter theme song (1975) |
John Sebastian |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| Introduction to the course |
"Good To See You" (2000) |
Neil Young |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Introduction to the course |
"Ready 2 Go" (2011) |
Martin Solveig |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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Last day of class
| Concept |
Song Title (Year) |
Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Last day of class or any time before an exam |
"Three Little Birds" (1980) |
Bob Marley & The Wailers |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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Careers
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Song Title (Year) |
Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
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History
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Song Title (Year)
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Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Freudian theory |
"Sex with your parents" (1996) |
Lou Reed |
YouTube |
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Ann Weber |
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| psychology as a science |
"Weird Science" (1985) |
Oingo Boingo |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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Freud
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"Mother" (1979)
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Pink Floyd |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Freud's pleasure principle, id |
"I want it all now" (1979) |
The Tubes |
YouTube |
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Ann Weber |
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| Introspection, Titchener |
"Bawitdaba" (1999) |
Kid Rock |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Tasha Howe |
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| Historical perspectives on therapy, treatment, electroshock treatment |
"Gimme Gimme Shock Treatment" (1977) |
The Ramones |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Historical perspectives on therapy, treatment, lobotomy |
"Teenage Lobotomy" (1977) |
The Ramones |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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Research Methods
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
ethics in research, researcher credibility, falsification of data, retractions
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"Girl You Know It's True" (1988)
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Milli Vanilli
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska
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Most students will probably not be aware of the Milli Vanilli lip-synch scandal because the practice of lip-synching is common today. Some on the historical context and public shock/outrage here. Can draw parallels between the incident and the scientific process of retractions (e.g., Retraction Watch). |
| introduction to/ importance of operational definitions |
"What is love?" (1993) |
Haddaway |
YouTube
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Jeremy Houska |
Can have students operationally define "love." Ask probing questions, ask students to identify challenges and limitations associated with their classmates' definitions. Can build on discussion by bringing out theories of love. |
| Psychometrics, measurement |
"Epilogue (Nothing 'Bout Me)" (1993) |
Sting |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Popular depictions of psychology, Pop Psych |
"Psychobabble" (1982) |
Alan Parsons Project |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeffrey Ratliff-Crain |
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| behavioroid measures; estimation of behavior; limitations of hypothetical approach |
"24 hours to live" (1997) |
Mase |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
coarse lyrics. Can launch a reflective piece based on the hook ("If you had twenty four hours to live...just think: where would you go? What would you do?...") and segue into questionnaire research. |
| Plagiarism |
"Lobachevski" (1953) |
Tom Leher |
YouTube |
LyricsFreak |
Suzi Shapiro |
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| Psychological concepts, Constructs |
"U Can't Touch This" (1990) |
M.C. Hammer |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Constructs are not visible and cannot be touched. |
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"She Blinded Me With Science" (1982) |
Thomas Dolby |
Vimeo |
MetroLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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Neuroscience
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| hunger regulation, hypothalamus |
"Hungry like the wolf" (1982) |
Duran Duran |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| introduction to brain structures |
"Insane in the brain" (1993) |
Cypress Hill |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Could also be used for the disorders/treatment unit, but I prefer it here because of the repetition of "brain." |
| plasticity; experience of musicians shapes brain structures; popular depictions of hemispheric specialization/ left vs. right brained |
"Can't Live Without My Radio" (1985) |
L.L. Cool J. |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Could springboard into discussion of whether those who "can't live without their radio" or musicians have different brain structures? Afterward, can discuss the oversimplification of the left vs. right-brained distinction in the popular media. |
| Brain damage |
"Zaz Turned Blue" (1983) |
Was (Not Was) |
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MetroLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
Vocals by the great Mel Torme |
| Neuropsychology |
"Brain Damage" |
Pink Floyd |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Parts of the brain |
"Brainstem" |
Pinky and the Brain |
YouTube |
LyricsFreak |
Suzi Shapiro |
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| Electrical impulses in the brain |
"Electric Slide" (1989) |
Marcia Griffiths |
YouTube |
LyricsMode |
Julie Carpenter |
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| Brain Structures |
"Brain Parts Song" (2011) |
Aaron Wolfe |
YouTube |
Lyrics under song |
Elaine Holmes |
Excellent for memorizing structures and their functions! A must use! |
| NTM Love Song |
"A Neuroscience Love Song" |
Skunk Bear |
YouTube |
Embedded in video |
Elaine Holmes |
A Valentine's Day Treat! |
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Sensation
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| vision, visual acuity, rods and cones |
"I wear my sunglasses at night" (1984) |
Corey Hart |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Sensation, sense of touch |
"I Have The Touch" |
Peter Gabriel |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Vision |
"I Can See Clearly Now" |
Johnny Nash |
YouTube |
GoogleLyrics |
Elaine Holomes |
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| Audition |
"I Heard It Through the Grapevine" |
Marvin Gaye |
YouTube |
Google |
Elaine Holmes
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Just a good song! |
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Perception
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Pain perception |
"Bring the Pain" (1994) |
Method Man |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Emotion-congruent perception |
"Rose-colored glasses" (1978) |
John Conlee |
YouTube |
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Ann Weber |
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| Perception |
"On a clear day you can see forever" (1970) |
Barbara Streisand |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Light, visual perception |
"Flashing Lights" (2012) |
Kids These Days
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YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska
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The video is worth showing (images set against a black background and framed by the glow of multicolored lights).
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Development
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| child abuse |
"Luka" (1987) |
Suzanne Vega |
YouTube |
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Jim Maddux, Ann Weber |
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| adolescence |
"Parents just don't understand" (1988) |
DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| emerging adulthood |
"What's my age again?" (1999) |
Blink 182 |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| conditional love |
"Daughter" (1993) |
Pearl Jam |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Krause |
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| parental influence, influence of peers |
"Dear Mama" (1995) |
2Pac |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| transition to old age, meaning |
"September of my years" (1965) |
Frank Sinatra |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| themes of constancy, change in development |
"Changes" (1998) |
2Pac |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Given the lyrics, personal change/constancy can be extended to societal change/stagnation |
| end of life issues, death and dying |
"24 hours to live" (1997) |
Mase |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
coarse lyrics. Can launch a reflective piece based on the hook ("If you had twenty four hours to live...just think: where would you go? What would you do?...") |
| Generational differences, entitlement |
"The World Is Yours" (1994) |
Nas |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Can introduce generational differences, role of upbringing (e.g., effects of being told "the world is yours") in development |
| Development of self-esteem; development of self |
"Self-esteem" (1994) |
The Offspring |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Mark Pezzo, Mark Whatley, Maya Aloni |
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| Effects of divorce on family, child development |
"Only a Dream" (1992) |
Mary Chapin Carpenter |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Attachment anxiety |
"Without You" |
Mariah Carey (1994)
Badfinger (1970)
Harry Nilsson (1971)
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YouTube
YouTube
YouTube
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MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Attachment avoidance |
"I'm like a bird" (2000) |
Nelly Furtado |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| nature vs. nurture debate |
"Born this way" (2011) |
Lady Gaga |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics
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Juliana Breines |
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| Prenatal development |
"Don't call me baby" (1999) |
Madison Avenue |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Transitioning to adulthood, marriage, parenthood, family life |
"Let's Get Married" (2000) |
Jagged Edge |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Childhood |
"Sweet Child O' Mine" (1988) |
Guns N' Roses |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Adolescence, rebellion |
"Boss of Me" (2001) |
They Might Be Giants |
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AZLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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Adolescence
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"Conversations With My 13 Year Old Self" (2007)
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Pink
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LyricsFreak
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Jeff Henriques
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Gender roles
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"Stupid Girl" (2007)
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Pink
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YouTube
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LyricsFreak
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Jeff Henriques
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| Development |
"World" (2006) |
Five For Fighting |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jim Matiya |
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| Intergenerational effects of parenting and attachment |
"Daughter" |
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| Development/Aging/Death |
"100 years" (2004) |
Five for Fighting |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Julie Carpenter |
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| Development/Aging/Death |
"Don't Blink" (2007) |
Kenny Chesney |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Julie Carpenter |
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| Difficult Childhood |
His daughter (2014) |
Molly Kate Kestner |
YouTube |
SongMeanings |
Elaine Holmes |
messed up childhood, alcoholism, emotions, growing up |
| Life Review |
"7 Years" |
Lukas Graham |
YouTube
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GeniusLyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
Erickson's States for the 21st century |
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Consciousness
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| altered states of consciousness |
"Young, wild, and free" (2011) |
Snoop Dogg et al. |
YouTube |
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| substance abuse |
"Billy Gnosis" (1983) |
Bad Religion |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Chris Fowler |
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| prevalence of drug use |
"We are all on drugs" (2005) |
Weezer |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| altered consciousness, escapism |
"(You Gotta) Fight For Your Right (to Party)" (1987) |
Beastie Boys |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| conscious awareness in activities, flow experiences |
"Lose yourself" (2002) |
Eminem |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
video has edited lyrics |
| variations in consciousness, cocaine, stimulants, increases in central nervous system activation |
"White Lines (Don't Do It)" (1983) |
Grandmaster Flash |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
After going deeper into the lyrics, could discuss the persuasiveness of songs. Music as vehicles for attitude and behavior change. |
| variations in consciousness, alcohol, depressants, decreases in central nervous system activation |
"Gin and Juice" (1994) |
Snoop Dogg |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
David Piazzaro, Jeremy Houska |
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| alcohol expectancies, physiological vs. psychological effects of alcohol |
"Funky Cold Medina" (1989) |
Tone Loc |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Psychoactive drugs |
"Comfortably Numb" (1979) |
Pink Floyd |
YouTube
YouTube
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David Butler, Steve Jones |
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| Psychoactive drugs |
"Purple Pills" (2001) |
D12 |
YouTube
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coarse lyrics |
| LSD |
"Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" (1967) |
The Beatles |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Mark Pezzo, Gary Baker |
Song is not really about LSD (although some are led to believe it is with the posted video from Yellow Submarine)... or is it? |
| marijuana |
"I love you Mary Jane" (1993) |
Sonic Youth & Cypress Hill |
YouTube |
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David Pizarro |
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| Dreams, dreaming, theories of dreaming |
"Dream On" (1973) |
Aerosmith |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska, Steve Jones |
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Dreams
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"Behind the Wall of Sleep" (1986)
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The Smithereens
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LyricsOnDemand
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Jeff Henriques
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| Alcoholism |
"Underneath the Bottle" (1982) |
Lou Reed |
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MetroLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Alcoholism |
"The Power of Positive Drinking" (1980) |
Lou Reed |
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MetroLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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Alcoholism
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"The Last Shot" (1983)
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Lou Reed
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YouTube
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LyricsFreak
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Jeff Henriques
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Use all three Lou Reed songs to chart the course of alcohol abuse
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| Drug treatment |
"Only Changing Drugs" (1995) |
Stuart Davis |
YouTube |
LyricsMania |
Jeffrey Ratcliff-Crain |
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| Escapism, perceptions of reality |
"Reality Used to Be a Friend of Mine" (1991) |
PM Dawn |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Hypnosis, suggestibility |
"Hypnotize" (1996) |
Notorious B.I.G. |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Mildly coarse lyrics. |
Wasted
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"Wasted" (2014)
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics
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Jeremy Houska
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| Drug Addiction |
"Needle and the Damage Done" (1972) |
Neil Young |
YouTube |
AZLyrics
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Elaine Holmes |
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| Drug Addiction |
"Not An Addict" (1996) |
K's Choice |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
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| Methamphetamine Addiction |
"Methamphetamine Romance" (2016) |
Hooten Hallers |
YouTube |
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| Substance Abuse |
"Because I Got High" (2000) |
Afroman |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
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| drugs, LSD |
don't do drugs kids |
flatbush zombies |
YouTube |
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Elaine Holmes |
it talks about opening your mind because of acid and other drugs. They shed light on the topic in a none negative outlook on drugs. I like their perspective on it. |
Learning
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| Classical conditioning |
"Bitch" (1971) |
Rolling Stones |
YouTube |
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Jim Maddux, Ann Weber |
has the great line "when you call my name, I salivate like Pavlov's dog" (1:55) |
| observational learning |
"Walk this way" (1986) |
Run D.M.C., Aerosmith |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| variable reward |
"Hot N Cold" (2008) |
Katy Perry |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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Classical conditioning
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"Dinner Bell" (1992)
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They Might Be Giants
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics
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Jessica Hill
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Memory
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Song Title (Year)
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Contributor |
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| Memory, social perception |
"Don't you forget about me" (1985) |
Simple Minds |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Meaningfulness and memory, mnemonics |
"867-5309/Jenny" (1981) |
Tommy Tutone |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Memory, mind-wandering |
"Set adrift on memory bliss" (1991) |
P.M. Dawn |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Declarative knowledge, procedural knowledge |
"What you know" (2006) |
T.I. |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Can encourage students to free-write "what they know." Can use before asking factual questions and/or what students know about a particular process |
| Episodic memory |
"Memories" (2010) |
David Guetta, Kid Cudi |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Memory, autobiographical memory |
"Remember the Time" (1992) |
Michael Jackson |
YouTube |
eLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Memory, episodic memory |
"Memory" (1981) |
Barbara Streisand |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Carol Furchner |
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| Memory |
"Only a Memory" (1988) |
The Smithereens |
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LyricsMode |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Memory |
"Remember (Christmas)" (1972) |
Harry Nilsson |
YouTube |
LyricsMode |
Ann Weber |
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| Memory |
"All I Can Be (Is a Sweet Memory)" (1991) |
Collin Raye |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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Cognition
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Link to Video |
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Contributor comments |
| Counterfactual thinking, simulation heuristic |
"Ironic" (1996) |
Alanis Morissette |
YouTube |
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Roos Vonk, Ann Weber |
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| Self-serving biases |
"Positively 4th Street" (1965) |
Bob Dylan |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Decision-making |
"Did you ever have to make up your mind?" (1966) |
The Lovin' Spoonful |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Judith Harackiewicz |
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| Change in internal working models |
"Sweet Side" (2003) |
Lucinda Williams |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Tasha Howe |
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| Intelligence/ IQ |
"Wonderful World" (1960) |
Sam Cooke |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Daydreaming |
"Daydream" (1966) (1992 cover) |
The Lovin' Spoonful
Right Said Fred
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YouTube
YouTube
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MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Hindsight bias |
"I Knew You Were Trouble" (2012) |
Taylor Swift |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
The song's hook speaks to the hindsight bias ("I knew you were trouble when you walked in..." Probably not.) |
Schemas
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"Techno"
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Strongbad
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YouTube |
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Jessica Hill
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Just an interesting example of a schema for a genre of music
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| Dreams/Altered consciousness |
Walking on a Dream (2008) |
Empire of the Sun |
YouTube |
Genius |
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| structure of language, syntax, rhyme |
"Check the Rhime" (1991) |
A Tribe Called Quest |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| language and thought |
"Me, Myself, and I" (1989) |
De La Soul |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| language, speech segmentation |
"Mairzy Doats" (1943) |
The Merry Macs |
YouTube |
Wikipedia |
Carol Furchner |
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Intelligence
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| Intelligence, socialization, gender |
"Stupid Girls" (2006) |
Pink |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Intelligence |
"Mayor of Simpleton" (1989) |
XTC |
YouTube |
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Motivation
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| hierarchy of needs, self-actualization |
"My Way" (1969) |
Frank Sinatra |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| intrinsic, extrinsic motivation |
"All I Do Is Win" (2010)
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DJ Khaled |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Can have students differentiate between intrinsic and extrinsic motivators-- as mentioned in the lyrics and as images in the music video |
| delayed gratification (failure) |
"Instant Pleasure" (1999) |
Rufus Wainwright |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Motivation |
"Respect" (1967) |
Aretha Franklin |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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Gender/Sexuality
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Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Gender roles, expectations |
"I will survive" (remake) (1995) |
Cake |
YouTube |
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Ann Weber |
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| Gender roles, expectations |
"Stand by your man" (remake) (1980) |
Blues Brothers |
YouTube |
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Ann Weber |
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| Human sexuality |
"The Bad Touch" (1999) |
Bloodhound Gang |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
John McElroy |
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| Gender, gender stereotypes |
"Ladies First" (1989) |
Queen Latifah & Monie Luv |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| sexual behavior |
"It takes two" (1988) |
Rob Base & DJ E Z Rock |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| self-efficacy, gender, power |
"Independent Women Part I" (2001) |
Destiny's Child |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ellie Buteau, Juliana Breines |
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| gender stereotypes |
"Just Like a Woman" (1966) |
Bob Dylan |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| sexuality, female desire |
"Essence" (2001) |
Lucinda Wiliams |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Transvestic fetishism, transexualism, homosexuality |
"Lola" (1970) |
The Kinks |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Gary Baker |
The song could illustrate any of the three concepts, and would provide an opportunity to discuss the differences between the three. |
| self-efficacy, gender; gender roles, societal expectations |
"Bad Girl" (1999) |
DJ Rap |
YouTube
DailyMotion
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| rape |
"Me and a Gun" (1991) |
Tori Amos |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Fabiana DesRosiers |
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| gang rape |
"Hold Her Down" (1992) |
Toad the Wet Sprocket |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Fabiana DesRosiers |
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| description of the shame placed on young, unwed, pregnant women |
"The Magdalene Laundries" (1994) |
Joni Mitchell |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Fabiana DesRosiers |
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| gender roles |
"When I Was a Boy" (1995) |
Dar Williams |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Fabiana DesRosiers |
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| teenage pregnancy |
"Eat for Two" (1989) |
10,000 Maniacs |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Fabiana DesRosiers |
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| poverty, single motherhood |
"Dust Bowl" (1989) |
10,000 Maniacs |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Fabiana DesRosiers |
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Sadomasochism
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"The Blue Mask" (1982)
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Lou Reed
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LyricsOnDemand
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Jeff Henriques
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Masturbation
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"Rosie" (1977)
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Jackson Browne
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YouTube
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LyricsFreak
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Jeff Henriques
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"I got to hand it to me..."
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Fetishism
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"Fetish" (1999)
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Joan Jett
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LyricsFreak
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Jeff Henriques
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| Masturbation |
"Making Love Alone" (1997) |
Bernadette Peters |
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JustSomeLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Sexual Orientation |
"I Kissed a Girl" (1995) |
Jill Sobule |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
Released way before Katy Perry's song of the same name |
| Sexual Orientation |
"Johnny, Are You Queer?" (1981) |
Josie Cotton |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Sexuality |
"Never Say Never" (1981) |
Romeo Void |
YouTube |
LyricsMode |
Jeff Henriques |
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Gender roles
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"Stupid Girl" (2007)
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Pink
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YouTube
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Jeff Henriques |
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| Sexual fetishes |
"The Masochism Tango" (1959) |
Tom Lehrer |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeffrey Ratliff-Crain |
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| Gender roles, societal expectations |
"Boys Don't Cry" (1979) |
The Cure |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Sexuality |
Sex (2013) |
The 1975 |
YouTube |
GooglePlay |
Elaine Holmes |
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Emotion
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Song Title (Year)
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Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Emotions, physiological arousal |
"Good Feeling" (2011) |
Flo Rida |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| Emotions, happiness |
"Good vibrations" (1991) |
Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Physiological arousal, sexual motivation |
"Good vibrations" (1966) |
Beach Boys |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| motivation and emotion, love as a predictor of happiness |
"Love and happiness" (1972) |
Al Green |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Anger, effects of uncontrolled anger |
"Broken Butterflies" (2001) |
Lucinda Williams |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Lie detection |
"Lyin' Eyes" (1975) |
The Eagles |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
Lyin' eyes until 7:14 of video |
| Emotions |
"Emotions" (1991) |
Mariah Carey |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Loneliness, isolation, sadness |
"The Sound of Silence" (1965) |
Simon and Garfunkel |
YouTube |
Lyrics on Demand |
Carol Furchner |
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| Emotions and physiology |
"My Heart Cries For You" (1950) |
Guy Mitchell |
YouTube |
LyricsDepot |
Ann Weber |
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| stress |
Sour Patch Kids |
Bryce Vine |
YouTube |
Genius |
Elaine Holmes |
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"I Second That Emotion |
Smokey Robinson |
YouTube |
Google |
Elaine Holmes |
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Health
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Stress, societal pressures |
"Under pressure" (1981) |
Queen |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| predictors of happiness, relationship between income and happiness |
"It's all about the Benjamins" (1997) |
Puff Daddy |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| self-report measures of happiness, subjective happiness |
"It was a good day" (1993) |
Ice Cube |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
coarse lyrics |
| happiness, coping strategies |
"Don't worry, be happy" (1988) |
Bobby McFerrin |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Rachel Eells |
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| stress in daily life, perceived stress, stressors |
"The Breaks" (1980) |
Kurtis Blow |
YouTube |
LyricsDepot |
Jeremy Houska |
have students identify stressful events in lyrics |
| environmental stressors on health and coping strategies |
"The Message" (1982) |
Grandmaster Flash |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
have students identify environmental stressors in lyrics |
| subjective well-being, materialism, weak predictors of happiness |
"C.R.E.A.M. (Cash rules everything around me)" (1993) |
Wu Tang Clan |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| physiological arousal and performance, arousal and task complexity |
"You Gots To Chill" (1988) |
E.P.M.D. |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Positive illusions, coping with disease |
"Ruby Tuesday" (1967) |
Rolling Stones |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
Lyric "lose your dreams and you will lose your mind, in life unkind." Song does a great job of representing the positive illusions research and coping with disease. |
| Positive psychology, gratitude, positivity |
"It's Good to Be Alive" (1999) |
DJ Rap |
Vimeo |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Body esteem |
"Sexy and I Know It" (2011) |
LMFAO |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Body esteem |
"Beautiful" (2002) |
Christina Aguilera |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Body esteem |
"Unpretty" (1999) |
TLC |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| positive psychology |
"Just a Little More Love" (2002) |
David Guetta |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Optimism |
"Three Little Birds" (1980) |
Bob Marley |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Optimism |
"I Gotta Feeling" (2009) |
The Black Eyed Peas |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Optimism |
"Don't Stop Believin'" (1981) |
Journey |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Stress and Coping |
"Don't Talk to Me About Work" (1983) |
Lou Reed |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Coping, Persistence |
"The Fighter" (2012) |
Gym Class Heroes |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Positive psychology, happiness |
"Feel So Good" (1997) |
Mase |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Positive psychology, gratitude, positivity |
"What a Wonderful World" (1968) |
Louis Armstrong |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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Health/Stress/Mental illness
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"Control" (1986) |
Janet Jackson |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Julie Carpenter |
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| Positive psychology, happiness |
"Happy" (2013) |
Pharrell Williams |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Also at http://24hoursofhappy.com/ |
| Self Image/Esteem |
Pretty Hurts (2014) |
Beyonce |
YouTube |
Genius |
Elaine Holmes |
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| self esteem and self determination |
"Just the Way You Are |
Bruno Mars |
YouTube |
Genuis |
Elaine Holmes |
I thought that it represented the unconditional positive regard that Carl Rogers talks about. He wants this unconditional positive regard in relationships to help people self-actualize and eventually develop their own self esteem and self determination |
| Motivation |
"All I Do is Win" (2010) |
DJ Khalid |
YouTube |
meterolyrics |
Elaine Holems |
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Personality
| Concept |
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Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Projective tests |
"Crazy" (2006) |
Gnarls Barkley |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
video can be used to lead into projective tests (Rorschach) |
Narcissism
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"The fear" (2008) |
Lily Allen |
YouTube |
Metrolyrics |
Rachel Eells |
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"Cleaning out my closet" (2002) |
Eminem |
YouTube |
Metrolyrics |
Jeremy Krause |
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| self-concept, self-esteem |
"Loser" (1993) |
Beck |
YouTube |
Metrolyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| self-concept, self-esteem |
"Creep" (1992) |
Radiohead |
YouTube |
Metrolyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| terror management theory, mortality salience |
"Tha Crossroads" (1996) |
Bone Thugs N Harmony |
YouTube |
Metrolyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| self reflection, identity |
"Journey to the Past" (1998) |
Aaliyah |
YouTube |
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Ellie Buteau |
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| finding an identity |
"Place In This World" (1996) |
Mary Chapin Carpenter |
YouTube |
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Ann Weber |
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| Self and place |
"Heartland" (1993) |
Willie Nelson & Bob Dylan |
YouTube |
Metrolyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Personality disorders |
"Me and I" (1980) |
Abba |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Donna Shetowsky |
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| Freud's model of personality structure, id, delay of gratification |
"Give Me Everything" (2011) |
Pitbull |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Authentic self-esteem |
"Don't be shy" (1984) |
Cat Stevens |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Authentic self-esteem |
"If you want to sing out, sing out" (1984) |
Cat Stevens |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Authentic self-esteem |
"True Colors" |
Cyndi Lauper (1986)
Phil Collins (1998)
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YouTube
YouTube
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MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Authentic self-esteem |
"Firework" (2010) |
Katy Perry |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Intrinsic self-esteem |
"The Greatest Love of All" (1986) |
Whitney Houston |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Intrinsic self-esteem |
"You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)" (2006) |
Josh Groban |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| self-confidence |
"I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)" (2009) |
Pitbull |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| self-confidence |
"U Can't Touch This" (1990) |
MC Hammer |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics
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Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| humble self-esteem, humility |
"Wind Beneath My Wings" (1989) |
Bette Midler |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| narcissism, extravagance, exhibitionism |
"Otis" (2011) |
Kanye West & Jay Z |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Besides the rampant materialism in the lyrics and carefree attitude toward customizing (wrecking) a brand-new Maybach, the lyrics "...looking like wealth, about to call the paparazzi on myself" sum up the level of braggadocio in this track.
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| materialism |
"All Falls Down" (2004) |
Kanye West |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Lyrics in this track are more honest and reflective when compared to other Kanye West songs: ("Man, I promise, I'm so self conscious. That's why I have at least one of my watches...""The prettiest people do the ugliest things for the road to riches and diamond rings..." "I wanna act ballerific like it's all terrific.") He also recounts buying something to make his friends jealous. |
| self-centeredness, narcissism |
"I'm Too Sexy" (1991)
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Right Said Fred
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics
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Carol Furchner
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| narcissism |
"Do Ya Think I'm Sexy?" (1978) |
Rod Stewart |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Defense mechanisms |
"World of Denial" (1994) |
Joan Jett & The Blackhearts |
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AZLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Defense mechanisms |
"Cleopatra, Queen of Denial" (1992) |
Pam Tillis |
YouTube |
CowboyLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Time perspective |
"Time After Time" (1984) |
Cyndi Lauper |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Donna Shestowsky |
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| Personality |
"Personality" (1946) |
Johnny Mercer |
YouTube |
Lyrics007 |
Ann Weber |
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| Personality, Freudian perspectives on personality |
"Oedipus Rex" |
Tom Leher |
YouTube |
LyricsFreak |
Suzi Shapiro |
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Freudian Perspectives on Personality
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"Pleasure Principle" (1986)
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Janet Jackson
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics
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Jessica Hill
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Personality
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"Cult of Personality" (1988)
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Living Colour
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YouTube |
MetroLyrics
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Jessica Hill
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Narcissism
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"Selfie" (2014)
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The Chainsmokers
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YouTube |
MetroLyrics
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Jeremy Houska
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| Ego/Narcissism |
"Me Too" |
Meghan Trainor |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
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Social
| Concept |
Song Title (Year)
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Artist |
Link to Video |
Link to Lyrics |
Contributor |
Contributor comments |
| Obedience to authority |
"Authority Song" (1983) |
John Mellencamp |
YouTube |
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Anthony Pratkanis, Ann Weber, Steve Jones |
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| Stanley Milgram's research |
"Milgram's 37" (1986) |
Peter Gabriel |
YouTube |
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David Copeland, Anthony Pratkanis, PJ Henry, Margaret Kovera, Ann Weber, Juliana Breines |
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| Love and relationships |
"Love Stinks" (1980) |
J. Geils Band |
YouTube |
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Anthony Pratkanis, Ann Weber |
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| Love and relationships |
"Love Stinks" (1998) |
Adam Sandler's Wedding Singer version |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| Reasons for interpersonal violence |
"Gangsta's Paradise" (1995) |
Coolio |
YouTube |
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Jim, Ann Weber |
complex lyrics, many different possible interpretations |
| Attraction, gender and mating strategies; Evolutionary perspectives on behavior
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"Girls & Boys" (2003) |
Good Charlotte |
YouTube (official video)
YouTube (audio & lyrics)
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Jeremy Houska, Karen Castelli |
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| Aggression |
"Mama said knock you out" (1991) |
L.L. Cool J. |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
And life imitates art http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/23/showbiz/ll-cool-j-burgar/index.html |
| First impressions, friendship, love |
"Just a friend" (1989) |
Biz Markie |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Types of love, love styles, components of love |
"Now that we've found love" (1991) |
Heavy D & The Boyz |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| key factors in interpersonal attraction, evolutionary perspectives on attraction |
"I wish" (1995) |
Skee-Lo |
YouTube
DailyMotion
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MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| social proof, conformity, persuasion |
"Mass appeal" (1994) |
Gang Starr |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Can use the song's hook-- consumers will often purchase products that are popular or have mass appeal. Can go deeper into the lyrics- and tie in related concepts of conformity, herd behavior as they relate to the music industry. |
| mate preferences |
"Ruffneck" (1993) |
MC Lyte |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
some coarse lyrics |
| mate preferences |
"Around The Way Girl" (1990) |
LL Cool J. |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Actor-observer effect, situational factors, dispositional attributions |
"What would you do?" (2001) |
City High |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
John Tauer, Juliana Breines, Maya Aloni |
Story of a teenage mom who turns to stripping to make money to support her family. In the song are two very different perspectives for her behavior: situational factors, dispositional attributions. |
| The primacy of passion in love |
"Take Me for Longing" (2002) |
Alison Krauss & Union Station |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| self-enhancement, self-aggrandizement |
"I'm Bad" (1987) |
LL Cool J. |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
David Piazarro |
Many rap songs are simply self-aggrandizing anthems-- take "I'm Bad"-- it's filled with references to LL's own prowess in every domain. |
| stereotyping and prejudice |
"Short People" (1977) |
Randy Newman |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| social categorization |
"She's Not the Cheatin' Kind" (1994) |
Brooks and Dunn |
YouTube |
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Ann Weber |
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| Relationship dissolution |
"Rolling in the deep" (2010) |
Adele |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Relationship dissolution |
"Someone like you" (2011) |
Adele |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics
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Juliana Breines |
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| Collective self-esteem |
"We are the Champions" (1977) |
Queen |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Collective self-esteem |
"God Bless the USA" |
Lee Greenwood (1984)
Beyonce's cover (2008)
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YouTube
YouTube
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MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Collective self-esteem |
"The Star Spangled Banner" (1991) |
Whitney Houston |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Collective self-esteem |
"Empire State of Mind" (2009) |
Jay Z featuring Alicia Keys |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
More here. |
| Collective self-esteem |
"Put your hands up (for Detroit)" (2006) |
Fedde Le Grand |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Music video is quite suggestive. Edited, audio only, video included here. |
Collective self-esteem
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"California Love" |
2Pac |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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"Gettin' over you" (2009) |
David Guetta |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Relationship dissolution |
"Love is Gone" (2007) |
David Guetta |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| infidelity |
"Flashing Lights" (2007) |
Kanye West |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Story of paparazzi catching a celebrity with another woman. The celebrity's apologies fall on deaf ears as the woman seeks retribution (and gets it). |
| Conformity |
"Another Brick in the Wall" (1979) |
Pink Floyd
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics
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Jeremy Houska, Maya Aloni
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| Cognitive dissonance |
"Not an addict" (1996) |
K's Choice |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Hindsight bias |
"I never told you" (2010) |
Colbie Caillat |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Jealousy |
"Mr. Brightside" (2004) |
The Killers |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| human mating strategies, evolutionary theories of attraction, derogating a rival |
"Somebody Told Me" (2004) |
The Killers |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Perspective taking |
"What It's Like" (1998) |
Everlast |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Altruism |
"Give A Little Love" (1991) |
Ziggy Marley |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Attraction |
"What I Like About You" (1980) |
The Romantics |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines, Steve Jones
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| Attributions |
"Blame it on the rain" (1989) |
Milli Vanilli |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Prejudice, discrimination |
"Across the Lines" (1988) |
Tracy Chapman |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Self-complexity model |
"Bitch" (1997) |
Meredith Brooks |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Self-discrepancy theory |
"I wish" (1995) |
Skee-Lo |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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"All eyez on me" (1996) |
2Pac |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Social exchange theory |
"Doing Too Much" (2006) |
Paula DeAnda |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Juliana Breines |
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| Triangular theory of love |
"Friends" (1984) |
Whodini |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| Proximity and attraction |
"Feel So Close" (2011) |
Calvin Harris |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| social influence, compliance |
"If you asked me to" |
Patti LaBelle (1989)
Celine Dion (1992)
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YouTube
YouTube
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MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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"If I had no loot" (1993) |
Tony Toni Tone |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
"And so you call me your friend but you only want my gifts. And I'll never see you if I had no loot..." |
| Determinants of attraction |
"Opposites Attract" (1981) |
Paula Abdul |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Can use this song to transition into the attraction literature that suggests that "birds of a feather flock together." |
| Relationships, love |
"Love Hurts" (1961) |
Nazareth
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YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Bystander effect |
"Outside of a small circle of friends" (1967) |
Phil Ochs |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
John Lewis |
The first verse is a direct reference to the Kitty Genovese murder that inspired bystander effect research. The song itself is a commentary on apathy and social indifference.
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| Situational influences on behavior, peer pressure, frustration, self-presentation |
"Complicated" (2003) |
Avril Lavigne |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Shuck Schallhorn |
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| Racism, discrimination |
"Black Rain" (2006) |
Ben Harper |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Tasha Howe |
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| Bronfenbrenner's ecological theory as related to violence |
"Cookie Jar" (2003) |
Jack Johnson |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Tasha Howe |
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| Romantic relationships |
"I'm So Excited!" (1982) |
The Pointer Sisters |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Donna Shestowsky |
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| Gender role behavior |
"What'll You Do About Me?" (1987) |
Randy Travis |
YouTube
DailyMotion
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MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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"Good Intentions" (1987) |
Randy Travis |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Love |
"My Cherie Amour" (1969) |
StevieWonder |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Sex motive |
"Suck My Kiss" (1992) |
Red Hot Chili Peppers |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Aggression |
"War Pigs" (1970) |
Black Sabbath |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Dissonance |
"Should I Stay or Should I Go?" (1982) |
The Clash |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Judith Harackiewicz |
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| Conformity |
"Little Boxes" (1963) |
Pete Seegar |
YouTube |
LyricsMode |
Ann Weber |
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| Deception |
"Act Naturally" (1963) |
Buck Owens |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Deception |
"You Were Only Fooling" (1958) |
Connie Francis |
YouTube |
ClassicCountry Lyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Cognitive dissonance |
"Cognitive Dissonance" (1981) |
Robert Fripp |
YouTube |
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Jeffrey Ratliff-Crain |
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| Relationships |
"Are You Gonna Be My Girl" (2003) |
Jet |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Prejudice |
"Black and White" (1972) |
Three Dog Night |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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"Girl" (1992) |
Tori Amos |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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Prejudice, stereotypes
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“Free Your Mind” (1992)
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En Vogue
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Steve Jones
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Conformity
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“Hip to Be Square” (1986)
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Huey Lewis & The News
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Steve Jones
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Cognitive Dissonance
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“Love Me, I’m a Liberal” (1966)
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Phil Ochs
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Steve Jones
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Social perception
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“One Jump Ahead” (1992)
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Brad Kane (from Aladdin)
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics
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Steve Jones
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| Social cognition |
"Don't You Want Me?" (1981) |
The Human League |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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"Ironic" (1996) |
Alanis Morissette |
YouTube |
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Maya Aloni |
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| Social perception |
"Poker Face" (2008) |
Lady Gaga |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Conformity |
"Complicated" (2003) |
Avril Lavigne |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Conformity |
"Precious Things" (1992) |
Tori Amos |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Theories of romantic love; Berscheid and Walster's conceptions of passionate and companionate love |
"Dontchange" (2002) |
Musiq Soulchild |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
Lyrics about aging and physical appearance can illustrate the transition from passionate to companionate love over time. |
| Attraction and relationships |
"You're Beautiful" (2005) |
James Blunt |
YouTube
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AZLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Attraction and relationships |
"Love is a Battlefield" (1983) |
Pat Benatar |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Attraction and relationships |
"Don't Speak" (1996) |
No Doubt |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Prosocial behavior |
"Where is the Love?" (2003) |
Black Eyed Peas |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Aggression |
"Before He Cheats" (2006) |
Carrie Underwood |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Aggression |
"Daughters" (2003) |
John Mayer |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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| Prejudice |
"Just a Girl" (1995) |
No Doubt |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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"Ridin'" (2006) |
Chamillionaire |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Maya Aloni |
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"Grow Old With You" (1998) |
Adam Sandler |
YouTube |
LyricsFreak |
Jeremy Houska |
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Mate guarding, sex differences in jealousy
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"Jealous (I ain't with it)" (2014)
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Chromeo
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YouTube
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MetroLyrics
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Jeremy Houska
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"No Scrubs" (1999) |
TLC |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Molly Metz |
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"I Touch Myself" (1990) |
Divinyls |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Molly Metz |
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| Attraction, mate selection |
"El Scorcho" (1996) |
Weezer |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Molly Metz |
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| Attraction, mate selection |
"Gold Digger" (2005) |
Kanye West |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Molly Metz |
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| Attraction |
"It Must Be Love" (1992) |
Madness |
YouTube
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AZLyrics |
Elaine Holmes
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| Relationships, Jealousy |
"Mr. Brightside" (2001) |
The Killers |
Vevo |
GoogleLyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
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| sex, love & relationships |
Portions for Foxes(2004) |
Rilo kiley |
YouTube |
Songmeaning |
Elaine Holmes |
General Commentabsolutely amazing tune! feeling yourself getting mixed up again and again with the same person who's wrong for you, but you cannot resist them. sure we've all been there, non? 'there's a pretty young thing in front of you, and she's really pretty and she's real into you, then she's sleeping inside of you' |
| Gender Roles |
"Ladylike/WHATTABITCH" (2017) |
The Regrettes |
YouTube |
Genius |
Elaine Holmes |
I think this song really works because the beginning of the song outlines what women are expected to do according to society and the second half is about what is said about a woman who is a feminist.
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| Cults |
Jimmie Jones |
Vapors |
YouTube |
azlyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
I think this would be a good song to show with our cults unit. It is about the Jim Jones cult. The lyrics at the beginning illustrate why someone might want to join a cult. It says "They tell me Jimmie's got a line to the man from the ministry. But Jimmies on sale, He's got a mouth to feed. He's got a mission in life, A thousand lives to lead." This definitely shows that it is about Jim Jones. At first I wasn't sure, but it talks about "soul clones" and how "Jimmie's got a place for me." I think this would be a great song to show and it is really catchy. It is from one of my favorite bands and other than this song, all the other ones are good to.
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| types of data, descriptive vs. inferential statistics, NOIR (nominal, ordinal, ratio, interval data) |
"1,2,3,4 (Sumpin' New)" (1995) |
Coolio |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
song serves as a loose transition into a quantitative unit |
| levels of measurement, demographic data |
"Age ain't nothing but a number" (1994) |
Aaliyah |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| Odds ratio, probability, statistical significance |
"Against All Odds" (1984) |
Phil Collins |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Depression |
"(Sittin' on) the dock of the bay" (1968) |
Otis Redding |
YouTube |
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Jim Maddux, Ann Weber |
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| Depression |
"Ain't no sunshine" (1971) |
Bill Withers |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| Mental illness, alienation |
"Walk alone" (1983) |
T.S.O.L. |
YouTube |
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Chris Fowler |
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| Anxiety |
"Anxiety" (1989) |
Bad Religion |
YouTube |
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Chris Fowler |
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| Paranoia |
"Somebody's watching me" (1984) |
Rockwell |
YouTube |
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Rachel Eells |
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| Mental illness stigma, labeling, nature of mental illness |
"Crazy" (2006) |
Gnarls Barkley
Violent Femmes (cover, 2008)
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YouTube
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Jeremy Houska
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| Schizophrenia |
"Schizophrenia" (2000) |
Blue October |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Damien Olivares |
Chorus and repetition of disorder |
| Schizotypal behavior, peculiarities of thought |
"Mind playing tricks on me" (1991) |
Geto Boys |
YouTube |
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Jeremy Houska |
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| seasonal affective disorder |
"Summertime" (1991) |
DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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| Depression |
"Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of" (2001) |
U2 |
YouTube |
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Ellie Buteau |
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| Alcoholism |
"Longneck Bottle" (1997) |
Garth Brooks |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Alcoholism |
"Two Pina Coladas" (1998) |
Garth Brooks |
YouTube |
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Ann Weber |
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| Dissassociative identity disorder |
"Lucky 4 You (Tonight, I'm Just Me)" (1999) |
SHeDAISY |
YouTube |
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Rachael Mapes |
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"They're Coming To Take Me Away" (1966) |
Napoleon XIV |
YouTube |
Lyrics on Demand |
Carol Furchner |
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| Mental Illness, Psychopathy |
"Psychotherapy" |
The Ramones |
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MetroLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
The singer claims he's schizoid, but appears to be antisocial |
| Agoraphobia |
"Agoraphobia" (2004) |
Incubus |
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LyricsMode |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Mental Illness, depression |
"Riptide" (1998) |
Lou Reed |
YouTube |
mp3Lyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Anxiety |
"Waves of Fear" (1982) |
Lou Reed |
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AZLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Psychopathology |
"Bleed Like Me" (2005) |
Garbage |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
Verses describe eating disorders, self-mutilation, gender identity disorder, alcoholism |
| Psychopathology |
"Crazy" (2005) |
Simple Plan |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
societal factors in psychopathology |
| Depression |
"King of Pain" (1983) |
The Police |
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AZLyrics |
Jeff Henriques |
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| Subjective experiences of mental illness |
"Papercut" (2001) |
Linkin Park |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Tasha Howe |
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| Suicide, depression |
"Fade to Black" (1984) |
Metallica |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Schizophrenia |
"21st Century Schizoid Man" (1969) |
King Crimson |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Abnormal |
"Am I Going Insane?" (1975) |
Black Sabbath |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Ann Weber |
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| Bipolar disorder, paranoia, paranoid schizophrenia |
"Bohemian Rhapsody" (1975) |
Queen |
YouTube |
eLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Schizophrenia, madness |
"Brain Damage" (1973) |
Pink Floyd |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Depression, loneliness |
"Circle" (1988) |
Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Negative self-image, depression |
"Don't Want To Live Inside Myself" (1971) |
Bee Gees |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Depression |
"Down in a Hole" (1992) |
Alice in Chains |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Obsession |
"Every Breath You Take" (1983) |
The Police |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Depression, Electroconvulsive therapy |
"Fire and Rain" (1970) |
James Taylor |
YouTube |
sing365 |
Steve Jones |
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| Feelings of craziness |
"Basket Case" (1994) |
Green Day |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Hallucinations |
"Just A Ghost In This House" (1990) |
Shenandoah |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Depression |
"Like The Weather" (1987) |
10,000 Maniacs |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
A very happy song about depression |
| Bipolar Disorder |
"One of My Turns" (1979) |
Pink Floyd |
YouTube
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MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Schizophrenia, multiple personality disorder |
"Sweating Bullets" (1993) |
Megadeth |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Psychiatric care, deinstitutionalization |
"Take Me Home" (1985) |
Phil Collins |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
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| Anxiety, Antipsychotic drugs |
"We're a Happy Family" (1977) |
The Ramones |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Steve Jones |
"We're in all the magazines, gulping down Thorazine" |
| Abnormal |
"Masochism Tango" |
Tom Leher |
YouTube |
LyricsFreak |
Suzi Shapiro |
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| Depression |
"Heavy" (2013) |
Possessed By Paul James |
YouTube |
MusixMatchhttp://# |
Elaine Holmes |
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| Psychopathy |
"Psycho Killer" (1977) |
Talking Heads |
YouTube |
Google Play Music |
Elaine Holmes |
Intro song for unit on Serial Killers
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| Addiction |
"Alcoholics" (2016) |
Skizzy Mars |
YouTube |
Genius |
Elaine Holmes |
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| BiPolar Disorder |
Manic Depression |
Jimi Hendrix Covered By Seal and Jeff Beck |
YouTube |
AZLyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
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| Suicide |
"1-800-273-8255" |
Logie |
YouTube |
GoogleLyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
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| Depression/Suicide |
Migraine (2013) |
TWENTY ØNE PILØTS |
YouTube |
azlyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
I think this song does a good job of describing the mental battle of depression but also has an encouraging undertone about solutions and the process of getting better. |
| Psychological Disorders - Anxiety |
The Fear (2011) |
Ben Howard |
YouTube |
azlyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
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"Comfortably Numb" 1979 |
Pink Floyd |
YouTube |
genius |
Elaine Holmes |
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| employment, division of labor |
"Why don't you get a job" (1998) |
The Offspring |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
coarse lyrics |
| Leaving a job |
"Take This Job and Shove It" (1977) |
Johnny Paycheck |
YouTube |
GoogleLyrics |
Elaine Holmes |
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| Education, cultural attitudes toward education |
"Another brick in the wall" (1979) |
Pink Floyd |
YouTube |
MetroLyrics |
Jeremy Houska |
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Link to Lyrics |
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| Animal behavior, rats as research subjects |
"Bullet with Butterfly Wings" (1995) |
The Smashing Pumpkins |
YouTube |
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Mark Pezzo |
People may refer to the song as "Rat in a Cage" although the song's actual title is "Bullet with Butterfly Wings" |
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