Subjects: Psychology

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.

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.

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.

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.

Illustrates how children’s experiences with puzzles, building blocks, and other toys help facilitate their cognitive development.
Program Topic: The Play Years: Cognitive Development.

Demonstrates how preschoolers learn to negotiate relationships with other children through play and physical interaction. It also explores the three predominant styles of parenting and the impact each has on children’s psychosocial development. Program Topic: The Play Years: Psychosocial Development.

Shows how nutrition and genetics play an important role in the development of children. This lesson also explores biological disorders such as ADD and AD/HD. Program Topic: The School Years: Biosocial Development.

Discusses concrete operational thought, using complex language and moral reasoning. Further, it considers the value of bilingual education, ESL programs, and ways of learning more than one language. Program Topic: The School Years: Cognitive Development.

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.

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.