MASS APOKALEPTICHESKIE HYSTERIA AND PSYCHOSIS

Abstract. The article is devoted apokalepticheskim mass hysteria associated with the predictions , the expectation and preparation for the end of the world (several predictions of a year), ranting , creating excessive demand , shifting temporal perspective on the part of the population and the epidemic of sectarianism.

Keywords: apokalepticheskie mass hysteria, doomsday hysteria , sectarianism , the media ( the media)

Shvetsovа (Khilko) Olga – Ph.D., assistant professor of psychology GBOU VPO «Stavropol State Pedagogical Institute»

e-mail: olia.hilcko @ yandex.ru