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Educational film series

Transitions Throughout the Life Span

Transitions Throughout the Life Span offers an engaging look at human development across the life span, paying particular attention to the biological, cognitive, and psychosocial processes that people experience as they adapt to life circumstances. The twenty-six 30-minute video lessons incorporate videography of biological processes, as well as historical and contemporary research. The course provides students with a chance to observe people during all stages of life and hear from many leading human development experts and medical professionals.

Titles in this series

27 films

2003 · 13h

A Scientific Approach

Introduces students to research design and shows how researchers use observational studies and surveys to establish relationships between…

2003 · 13h

A Society of Children

Illustrates the social development of children on two fronts: adult-child relationships that teach basic social skills, and peer…

2003 · 13h

Accepting the Challenge

Discusses the realities of aging in terms of physiological changes. The growing specialty of gerontology is presented, and…

2003 · 13h

Choices

Focuses on the physical changes of early adulthood, ages 18 to 35. The lesson explores the health risks…

2003 · 13h

Decisions, Decisions

Explores cognitive development in early adulthood and illustrates how young adults are making decisions that may affect the…

2003 · 13h

Explosions

Examines the physical changes that take place during puberty. The lesson explores the impact of nutrition, physical appearance,…

2003 · 13h

Getting to Know You

Includes discussions on temperament, social referencing, and attachment and how these factors shape the emotions and personalities of…

2003 · 13h

Grow, Baby, Grow

Includes discussion by experts of fine and gross motor development and the importance of nutrition and breast milk…

2003 · 13h

Living and Dying

Explores the acceptance and preparation of death. Culture and religion are discussed, as are ways of preparing for…

2003 · 13h

Love and Work

Illustrates how young adults begin to focus less on themselves and more on others. The lesson covers topics…

2003 · 13h

Making Lemonade

Demonstrates how adults can continue to grow and expand intellectually, and discusses how genetics, environment, age, and experience…

2003 · 13h

Making Memories

Explores information processing and short-term and long-term memory. Dementia and cognitive decline are discussed, as well as ways…

2003 · 13h

Playing and Growing

Focuses on the development of children ages two to five. Newly refined motor skills are discussed, as well…

2003 · 13h

Playing and Learning

Illustrates how children's experiences with puzzles, building blocks, and other toys help facilitate their cognitive development. Program Topic:…

2003 · 13h

Playing and Socializing

Demonstrates how preschoolers learn to negotiate relationships with other children through play and physical interaction. It also explores…

2003 · 13h

Staying in the Game

Discusses relationships and their importance as we age. The lesson explores psychosocial theories on late adulthood, and concludes…

2003 · 13h

The Age of Reason

Discusses concrete operational thought, using complex language and moral reasoning. Further, it considers the value of bilingual education,…

2003 · 13h

The Developing Person

Explores major theories such as psychoanalytic theory, learning theory, behaviorism, and cognitive theory. It also explores the life-span…

2003 · 13h

The Golden Years of Childhood

Shows how nutrition and genetics play an important role in the development of children. This lesson also explores…

2003 · 13h

The Little Scientists

Explores how babies are learning about their world through their senses, by touching, feeling, hearing, and babbling. Language…

2003 · 13h

The Wondrous Journey

Follows an expectant family through the prenatal process to the live birth of their child. Students learn about…

2003 · 13h

Thriving in Midlife

Focuses on physical changes during adulthood and how lifestyle choices and health habits play a significant role in…