Hierarchical Phenomena Among Nursery Children

Synopsis

Systematic observation of infants in competitive situations through three consecutive years has revealed the existence of a genuine social hierarchy. Some children are dominant by their aggression, others by their acts of appeasement and an entire range of symbolics of behaviour. These are the leaders; the others are dominated. The film demonstrates, by graphs of urine analysis, that there is a correlation between social status and the suprarenal physiology of these children.

Language

English

Country

France

Medium

Film; Film. 16mm. sd. b&w. 34 min.

Technical information

Black-and-white / Sound

Year of production

1973

Availability

OUT OF DISTRIBUTION

Uses

Third year courses in psychology (illustrating research material); first year postgraduates in psychiatry.*

Subjects

Psychology

Keywords

children; social behaviour

Credits

Producer

H Montagner

Distribution Formats

Type

Film

Format

16mm

Distributor

Name

French Scientific Film Library