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What is the Hawthorne Effect? The one-minute guide
Money & Business

What is the Hawthorne Effect? The one-minute guide

...study failed to account for how people modify their behaviour when being observed".] [A brightly lit yellow halogen light protrudes from the left side of the image.The background is black and there is white text over it that says "the Hawthorne Effect (or the Observer Effect) suggests subjects may change their behaviour as a result of being observed as much as because of...
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Article 5 mins
Business operations
Science, Maths & Technology

Business operations

...studies The importance of operations management to business and how the principals remain the same regardless of the business involved Summing up the case studies The importance of good operations managers in all industries and services Vue: The right film at the right time Behind the scenes at the Vue cinema complex to see operations management in practice Vue: The...
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Audio 51 mins
Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye
Science, Maths & Technology

Geological landforms: Dorset and The Isle of Skye

...study of the Earth, its origin, structure, processes and composition. This album is mainly concerned with the interpretation of geological maps and the relationship between the landscape and underlying rocks. The Open University's Dr Iain Gilmour talks us through the geological landforms of Dorset and the Isle of Skye, using geological maps and actual footage of the...
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Audio 19 mins
A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall
History & The Arts

A tribute to the world of myth: Ovid and Holkham Hall

...embedded into the monuments and artefacts of ancient Greece and Rome. Exploring myth at Holkham Hall Open University classics lecturer Paula James explains why Holkham Hall was chosen as a focus to study the significance of mythology and its function in art and culture. Why study myth? Chris Emlyn-Jones, Valerie Hope and Paula James reveal the enduring importance of myth....
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Audio 44 mins
Psychology around the world
Health, Sports & Psychology

Psychology around the world

...studied in psychology as an academic discipline...Psychology around the world looks at some of the ways people think in similar and different ways depending on where they live and their culture. The course starts with some general questions of how similar and different people’s psychology might be in different times and places. This is then followed with some key...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Supporting babies and toddlers
Education & Development

Supporting babies and toddlers

...skills, emotional health and physical wellbeing that develop in their first 1001 critical days form the foundations for future success. Activity 1 How the brain develops Timing: Allow about 10 minutes Watch this Open University video to find out more about how the experiences a baby has affect the development of their brain. As you watch, reflect on why you think it is...
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Level 1: Introductory 12 hrs
Professional Doctorate Hub
Education & Development

Professional Doctorate Hub

...study with The Open University that promotes the creation and interpretation of new professional knowledge and practice? Discover what a Professional Doctorate offers and whether you are ready to register for this type of degree by exploring this collection of FREE resources...EXPLORE MORE: To discover the locations of EdD programmes in the United Kingdom, click on this...
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An introduction to the fascinating work and career options open to people with a social psychology qualification
Health, Sports & Psychology

An introduction to the fascinating work and career options open to people with a social psychology qualification

Where can social psychology take you? Here four psychologists tell us about their career journey and other work options open to people studying social psychology...Transcript Interested? To find out more about the OU’s BSC (Honours) Social Psychology and how to apply, visit our qualifications site or try our OpenLearn Social Psychology and Politics Course
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Video 10 mins