Students in a course on Social and Personality Development wrote term papers about 10 aspects of child and adolescent development depicted in an animated film of their choice. Film analysis required using theory and research from the course. The assignment received favorable ratings. The animated film assignment appears to improve students' understanding of course material and helps students evaluate the types of films that children frequently see.
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