Psychology & Sociology

In 1964 Granada Television's World in Action team set out to test the theory - are children's lives already mapped out for them at the tender age of seven? Are their futures determined by their upbringing and what can they really tell us about the environment in which they are…

Young people whose lives have been radically altered by traumatic events openly relate their experiences in an interview situation. A Bolt from the Blue sensitively explores the emotions, problems, hopes and achievements of these young people who have undergone a major emotional and, in some cases, physical trauma.

A Child’s World charts the key developments and achievements that mark the way on the fascinating journey to becoming a fully-fledged independent person. It’s not about parenting. It’s not about language, but about behaviour and the mind. It’s about how all children’s minds work and the universal way in which…

Imagine a society whose citizens are protected from psychological disorders. This final episode visits several programs that are attempting to eliminate known risk factors - including social isolation and inadequate parenting skills - that often lead to serious disorders. The stories are touching; the results are promising. (Annenberg Media, USA)

This program visits the Jackson Memorial Hospital Crisis Centre in Miami, where suicidal, depressed, and schizophrenic patients meet with psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers to assess the nature and seriousness of their problems. It also introduces the various theories used to explain and treat abnormal behaviour. (Annenberg Media, USA)

A teenager must relearn all the basic skills following a head injury. After years of alcohol abuse, a man loses his short-term memory. A woman sees her husband struggle against the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. Science and technology 's role in treating these debilitating disorders is also examined in this…