A Clown’s Gift is an entertaining, comical, and meaningful film, which reminds us all to remember what life is really about. In addition, A Clown’s Gift delivers a valuable message about balancing your life, which everyone can associate to in today’s busy world.
Subjects: Psychology
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F.A.P. – Psychological Factors
The things that go on in an athlete’s mind can greatly affect their physical performance. Two of the key psychological factors affecting performance are the athlete’s motivation and their ability to manage their level of anxiety and arousal. These factors are examined in detail under the following headings: Motivation – intrinsic and extrinsic motivation; positive and negative motivation; reinforcement: social, material and internal. Anxiety, arousal and the inverted u hypothesis. Managing anxiety – concentration skills; mental rehearsal; visualisation; relaxation; goal setting.
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Use It or Lose It
Demonstrates how adults can continue to grow and expand intellectually, and discusses how genetics, environment, age, and experience influence cognition. Program Topic: Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development.
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Making Lemonade
Demonstrates how adults can continue to grow and expand intellectually, and discusses how genetics, environment, age, and experience influence cognition. Program Topic: Middle Adulthood: Cognitive Development.
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Accepting the Challenge
Discusses the realities of aging in terms of physiological changes. The growing specialty of gerontology is presented, and the genetics of aging and the possibility of enhancing longevity are addressed. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Biosocial Development.
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Making Memories
Explores information processing and short-term and long-term memory. Dementia and cognitive decline are discussed, as well as ways of keeping physically and cognitively active. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Cognitive Development.
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Staying in the Game
Discusses relationships and their importance as we age. The lesson explores psychosocial theories on late adulthood, and concludes with a discussion of quality of life and the importance of remaining engaged in meaningful activities. Program Topic: Late Adulthood: Psychosocial Development.
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Living and Dying
Explores the acceptance and preparation of death. Culture and religion are discussed, as are ways of preparing for death, including wills, advanced directives, and hospice care. Program Topic: Epilogue: Death and Dying.
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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.