David Rosenhan’s famous experiment in 1973, where a group of pseudopatients were admitted to psychiatric hospitals after feigning auditory hallucinations, challenged the whole basis of psychiatric diagnosis and care. This program examines the context of the study, the pseudopatients’experience of being sane in insane places, how critics evaluated the study, and the continuing implications for the diagnosis and treatment of the mentally ill in contemporary society. Featuring interviews with experts, clear insights into the critical structures and history of psychiatry, and an engagingly complete overview of the issues surrounding the experiment, this is a revealing look at psychiatry today.
Producers: VEA Group Pty Ltd
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Offender Profiling
Forensic psychology is the application of psychology to law. The TV and film profiler is a popular character, single-handedly solving the crime with their expert knowledge. The reality however is very different. In this program we discover what a forensic psychologist actually does to put together a profile of an offender. Using the leading case of the Railway Murders in the UK, the origins of profiling are explored, comparing the ‘top down’ approach pioneered by the FBI in the United States, and the European statistical, or ‘bottom up’ approach. It concludes with practical uses of profiling, potential benefits and drawbacks, and the emergence of a new evidence-based approach.
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Anxiety Disorders
Humans, like many animals, possess a highly developed sense of danger in our environment. In its most basic form, our awareness of these threats is anxiety. Our ‘fight or flight’ response can be highly beneficial, but in the 21st Century, this state of anxiety in some people can become a constant state of mind, and a real limitation to a person’s ability to function well. In this program we take a comprehensive look at anxiety disorders including generalised anxiety, panic, post traumatic, and obsessive compulsive disorders and phobias. With excellent illustrations and input from leading experts, this is a wide-ranging examination of anxiety today.
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Microeconomics
A fundamental proposition in economics is that people have unlimited wants, but there are limited resources, which leads to the problem of scarcity. Hence the central question in economics is how best to allocate limited resources to produce goods and services. In this program we introduce the market system, the law of demand and supply, price elasticity, market structures, market failures and government response, and many more key concepts. Featuring clear explanations, excellent graphics and examples from all over the world, this program introduces the classic concepts of microeconomics in an engaging and thought-provoking way.
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Job Search Success 4: Starting a Job
Having found and won your dream job, how do you get off on the right foot from the very start? In this program we explore the importance of good preparation and presentation, the process of induction, understanding workplace culture, getting along with fellow workers and building rapport, and being aware of health and safety and other concerns. Featuring expert interviews and realistic scenarios, this excellent resource covers the essential skills and preparations you need to become aware of how to make your new job a success. There is also an important exploration of career development and enhancing your skills while at this new job.
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Job Search Success 1: Research
After the global financial crisis, there has been a noticeable change in the labour market, both in Australia and overseas. Demand for some careers have dimmed, but in other areas it’s never been brighter. So finding the right job for your skills and interests takes smart research. But where do you look? This excellent program covers job search engines, and the internet research you can do to help identify areas of growth and companies of interest. It also covers print media, recruitment agencies, networking and auditing your skills. Featuring expert interviews, real-life examples and clear demonstrations, this excellent program explains the key research skills so vital in job search today.
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Job Search Success 2: Applications
The job market is constantly changing, as technological and global economic forces shape it in ways that we could not have predicted even 5 years ago. Once you have identified a job that’s just right for you, how do you communicate to a prospective employer that you are the person that they want? In this program we hear from experts and see how two different job seekers apply for their dream jobs. Covering how to identify a job of interest, preparing your CV or resume, preparing your cover letter, and with a look at alternative and on-going job applications, this is a comprehensive and up-to-date resource for job seekers.
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Job Search Success 3: Interviews
Attending a job interview can be a nerve-wracking experience. But steps can be taken to alleviate the stress. Good preparation, collecting all the necessary written material, doing mock interviews, seeking professional advice, and thinking of good scenarios and questions to ask, all contribute to effective job interviews. This program explores all these issues in the light of the changes occurring in the labour market and the most effective approaches to attending job interviews. It covers preparing for interviews (both group and behavioural), rehearsing for a job interview, further preparation, and final job interview strategies.
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In the Spirit of the Game
Winning is a great feeling, but there are other goals we set ourselves when playing sport. Fair play and good sporting behaviour help make the activity enjoyable for everyone involved. This documentary-style program will explore: what good sportsmanship is, codes of conduct for players, officials, coaches and spectators, being a team player, a good loser and winner, and resolving conflict, using practical examples. We talk with professional soccer player Mate Dugandzic, basketballer Daniel Dillon, rugby referee Natalie Amor, soccer referee Wilson Brown, and international rugby referee Nigel Owens. For middle secondary studies in physical and outdoor education, this production provides valuable advice regarding the benefits of teamwork, mutual respect, and taking personal and social responsibility.
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Lifelong Physical Activity
The benefits of regular physical activity from a young age are highlighted in this energetic and informative program for lower secondary health and P.E. learners. Viewers will hear from Olympic rower Kim Crow and a number of amateur orienteers, as they discuss the physical, mental and social outcomes of physical activity. The positive and negative aspects of group and individual activities are explored, including barriers to participation and how people from different backgrounds can overcome these challenges. This program provides valuable practical knowledge and the perfect motivation for getting started with any type of physical activity.