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Pub. Date
2011
Physical Desc
5 videodiscs (175 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Vol. 1: From conception to baby. Viewers learn about fertilization and how chromosomes determine the gender and physical attributes of a baby. We show how a single cell develops into an embryo and follow the rapidly changing stages of fetal development. Students also examine the importance of prenatal care, nutrition and a healthy prenatal environment.
Vol. 2: Pregnancy in progress. Viewers learn the early signs of pregnancy and the host of changes...
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (30 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"... learn the importance of proper nutrition and sleep in the first year. See how infants rely on their innate reflexes and how gross and fine motor skills emerge in typically developing children as well as those with challenging conditions"--container.
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (28 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Explore infant intelligence, information processing and memory. See the progression of infant communication from crying--to giggling--to euphoric babbling and their first words! Understand how language is learned and how caregivers can use infant-directed speech to foster cognitive development"--container.
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Examine the different stages of emotional development, and learn how children form attachments with people. Observe how personality and temperament affect an infant's social and emotional growth and how caregivers handle various situations"--container.
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (21 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Travel by video to Mexico for a Day of the Dead celebration, witness a funeral in Bali, explore food in Hong Kong, and see street life in New Delhi to learn more about our 'invisible' culture"--Container.
Pub. Date
2010
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (24 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"We use mental shortcuts every day to help us make decisions, and often we don't even realize it. This program explores five mental shortcuts, or 'blind spots': Expectation, Belief, Availability, Anchors, and Imitation. Learn why optical illusions and magic tricks surprise us, and how our need to confirm our beliefs often prevent a cold. Understand how availability affects purchasing habits, how a bias can make a normal price seem like a great sale,...
Pub. Date
2004
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (23 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Some cultural assumptions lead to communication breakdowns that cause embarrassment, frustration, or even discrimination. This program shows how to improve communication in a series of eye-opening cross-cultural situations."--Container.
Pub. Date
2009
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (28 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
From raging tantrums to fits of giggles, it's no secret that toddlers are skilled at expressing their emotions. One minute they anger a friend, the next they comfort the same child. Learn about the theory of the mind and how toddlers come to understand how their actions can effect others. Examine how gender and temperament play a role in development. Observe toddlers interacting with family and peers as they develop attachments and social bonds.
Pub. Date
2001
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (24 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 leader's guide (20 pages ; 19 cm)
Language
English
Description
This program explores the key role that electronic media play in the lives of American children and argues that TV and video games pose dangers to the developing child.
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (27 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
"Viewing this program is like holding a mirror up to your mind. Use it to explore five often hidden forces that shape beliefs and judgments. How we frame events influences our judgment and beliefs, and the ability to shape perceptual frames is the power to persuade."--Container.
Pub. Date
2006
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (20 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Topics covered in video include : making and acknowledging introductions, proper etiquette up and down the organizational hierarchy, cubicle courtesy, how to shake hands, getting along with office co-workers, electronic etiquette : using cell phones, camera phones, voice mail, and e-mail, and lastly sharing office space and equipment.
Pub. Date
1995
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (19 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
A study of prejudice toward people who are different. Viewers learn how to decrease their discomfort in communicating with people from different cultures, social classes, age groups, or physical disabilities.
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
Uses family and workplace situations to teach good listening techniques. Illustrates the surprising value of silence, the need to find something of interest in the person speaking, and the importance of staying out of the speaker's way. Emphasizes the role of body language in listening, and the need to "listen between the words" for feelings. Shows how to improve communication through a series of eye-opening cross-cultural situations and teaches business...
Pub. Date
2008
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (19 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English
Description
This program demonstrates how to use diplomacy to successfully communicate with co-workers, team members, and supervisors. Learn how to understand different conversational roles: the escape artist, the judge, the scientist, the beggar, the commander. Communicating With Tact, Candor and Credibility covers topics including: rephrasing: making "talking points" tactfully; what to say: the art of scripting; lightweight speech patterns; and jargon-filled...
