Illustrates the social development of children on two fronts: adult-child relationships that teach basic social skills, and peer relationships that teach cooperation, competition, and intimacy. Program Topic: The School Years: Psychosocial Development.
Producers: Coast Learning Systems
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Explosions
Examines the physical changes that take place during puberty. The lesson explores the impact of nutrition, physical appearance, and social pressure. Program Topic: Adolescence: Biosocial Development.
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What If?
Focuses on the ways in which adolescents develop more complex and sophisticated types of thinking and reasoning. It also explains how teens learn in school and how education of adolescents differs from that of younger children. Program Topic: Adolescence: Cognitive Development.
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Who Am I?
Shows how adolescents endeavor to adopt adult roles at the same time they face the challenge of discovering their identity and integrating a set of values, beliefs, attitudes, and aspirations. Program Topic: Adolescence: Psychosocial Development.
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Choices
Focuses on the physical changes of early adulthood, ages 18 to 35. The lesson explores the health risks posed by eating disorders, violence, and risk-taking behaviors. Program Topic: Early Adulthood: Biosocial Development.
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Decisions, Decisions
Explores cognitive development in early adulthood and illustrates how young adults are making decisions that may affect the rest of their lives. It also discusses moral reasoning skills and how to apply them to difficult moral issues. Program Topic: Early Adulthood: Cognitive Development.
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Love and Work
Illustrates how young adults begin to focus less on themselves and more on others. The lesson covers topics such as marital equity, communication, and the rise of dual-earner families. Program Topic: Early Adulthood: Psychosocial Development.
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Thriving in Midlife
Focuses on physical changes during adulthood and how lifestyle choices and health habits play a significant role in the well-being of the adult. The lesson also discusses health concerns for men and women. Program Topic: Middle Adulthood: Biosocial Development.
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Playing and Growing
Focuses on the development of children ages two to five. Newly refined motor skills are discussed, as well as child endangerment and neglect. Program Topic: The Play Years: Biosocial Development.
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Playing and Learning
Illustrates how children’s experiences with puzzles, building blocks, and other toys help facilitate their cognitive development.
Program Topic: The Play Years: Cognitive Development.