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Health, Sports & Psychology
Wired for life
Adriana Galván shows how some of the most puzzling teenage behaviour may have some real benefits.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
More than a label
Young people talk about how the complexity of their characters defy simple categorisation.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
It’s a long story
Watch how aboriginal children create stories about who they are and pass on ancient cultural traditions using the latest digital technology.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Walkie talkie
Learning any new skill, like walking and talking, requires children to encode, store and retrieve memories effectively. Lots of practise and sleep helps these skills become automatic and effortless.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
A for effort
What motivates children more in a problem-solving task: praising their intelligence or their effort?
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Gender groups
Emily Foster-Hanson talks about her own research (2023) showing how children form stereotypes about gender and how they are related to their parent’s political views.
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Moral judgement of others
Watch how children of different ages respond to Kohlberg’s Heinz dilemma.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Exploratory play
Watch BaYaka infants begin experimenting with machetes soon after they are able to walk. Exploratory play that prepares them for the skills they will need later on.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Surprise!
Aimee Stahl and Lisa Feigenson show how babies not only focus on surprises but learn more from them.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
The birth of a word
Just like acquiring any other skill, learning language requires a lot of practise. Listen to how the son of researcher Deb Roy homed in on the pronunciation of ‘water’ over six months.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Desires and beliefs
Using two different experiments, psychologist and philosopher Alison Gopnik shows how children of different ages think about the minds of others.
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Health, Sports & Psychology
Hidden talents
Children living in adverse conditions are more likely to struggle in school. But what if these children have abilities that are enhanced through adversity, “hidden talents” that educators can harness to promote their learning?