Reagan Death -- Psychological Aspects of the Death of an Political Icon; Dr. Robert R. Butterworth Available to Comment on Psychological Aspects.News Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--June 5, 2004 "With the death of Ronald Reagan today, the 'American Generation' has lost another cultural icon and is reminded of its own mortality." This according to Los Angeles psychologist Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., who feels that both Democrats and Republicans are feeling sad and a little depressed today with another major leader and political hero departed... and as their icons fade so does their own sense mortality. Butterworth is available to discuss the cultural/psychological implications of Reagan's death. Psychologist and media commentator, Robert R. Butterworth, Ph.D., has assisted radio, TV, and print media since 1984 find answers and provide insight to enhance understanding of psychological issues on a variety of topics. Dr. Butterworth has conducted extensive surveys focused on children and youth, social, political and trauma issues. His comments, observations and op-ed articles have appeared in most of the major newspapers in the United States Newspapers have declined in their influence and penetration into American households over the years. The U.S. does not have a national paper per se, although the influential dailies the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal are sold in most U.S. cities. and worldwide. He is seen quite often on NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. , CBS (Cell Broadcast Service) See cell broadcast. , ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. , FOX and CNN network news especially during monumental events such as violence, disasters and youth tragedies and psychological reactions to breaking news and human event stories. Appearances also include ABC's Nightline, and This Week, CNN's Larry King Live Larry King Live is a nightly CNN interview program hosted by broadcaster and writer Larry King. The show premiered in 1985, and is CNN's most watched program, with over one million viewers nightly. , NBC's, Oprah, Dateline NBC, and Good Morning America Good Morning America is a weekday morning news show that is broadcast on the ABC television network. The show was adapted from The Morning Exchange, a morning show created by and airing on the ABC affiliate in Cleveland, Ohio, and was launched nationally as . CBS This Morning, The O'Reilly Factor, Extra and Entertainment Tonight and many network talk and news programs. He is also featured as a psychology expert in various documentaries seen on Discovery, History, E-Entertainment and the Learning Channel. Dr. Butterworth also serves as a psychology expert for public relations organizations and is a past consultant for a national Magazine. In addition Dr. Butterworth recently had a cameo spot in a major motion picture, "Kate and Leopold," with Meg Ryan and Michael Moore's "Bowling For Columbine." Member: American Psychological Association The American Psychological Association (APA) is a professional organization representing psychology in the US. Description and history The association has around 150,000 members and an annual budget of around $70m. / Division of Media. Psychology. California Psychological Association |
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