Chapter 1. Excerpts from “Up” Documentary: Neil, a Boy Who Develops Emotional Problems

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Excerpts from “Up” Documentary: Neil, a Boy Who Develops Emotional Problems

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Approximately 5 minutes.

Synopsis:

The following video clip offers a glimpse of Neil at ages 7, 14, 21, and 28. As you’ll see, Neil charts a path different from that of most of his peers.

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As you watch this video clip, consider how Neil’s life is different from the lives of most of the children with whom he grew up and in what ways it is similar. Consider what factors may have led Neil to live this somewhat uncommon life.

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Question 1.1

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Scarr identified four factors (genetic differences, differences in treatment by parents and others, differences in reactions to similar experiences, and different choices of environments) that can lead to individual differences. We can imagine examples of each of these factors.

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