The secret life of 5 year olds. Episode 1.

Date:
2015
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Description

Episode one. The psychologists look at how the five-year-olds’ relationships are gradually building in complexity. They also discuss their ability to regulate emotions, engage in imaginative play, break rules and lie. In one experiment involving a class quiz, the psychologists look at the five-year-olds’ ability to integrate themselves into large group structures and exhibit an understanding of the importance of teamwork.

Publication/Creation

2015

Physical description

1 DVD (50 min.) : sound, colour ; 12 cm

Notes

Originally broadcast on 19th November 2015 on Channel 4.
Part of a six part series which is organised in three parts; 4, 5 and 6 year olds. It capitalises on the successful programme 'The Secret Life of Four Year Olds' shown earlier in 2015.
This documentary series looks at the social behaviour of children at the age of five. Hidden cameras are planted in a children's nursery to observe the conversations and social interactions between twelve children who have never met each other before. Two specialised teachers, Kate Gadsby and Simon Batchelor, are on site, whilst two developmental psychologists, Dr Sam Wass and Professor Paul Howard-Jones, observe. The parents of each also child discuss what they think of their child's personality.

Creator/production credits

Directed and produced by Harjeet Chhokar.
Narrated by Toby Jones.

Copyright note

RDF television for Channel 4 Television. In association with Wellcome Trust.

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