Life Span Stages
The first stage of the human lifespan
What is prenatal?
The most common perception of youth in the 2003 study
What is negative image
Older adults are often described this way due to their life experience.
What is wise?
Youth are often portrayed this way on social media and reality TV.
What is narcissistic or lazy?
A complete state of physical, mental, and social wellbeing, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
What is the WHO definition of health?
The lifespan stage from 12-18 years old
What is youth?
A perception that sees youth as energetic, passionate and motivated
What is positive image?
The phrase youth use to dismiss the views of older generations.
What is 'OK Boomer'?
They’re slow learners, poor drivers, complain too much
What is negative stereotypes for older generations
Mental health relates to the mind and processing information; emotional health relates to managing and expressing emotions.
What is the difference between mental and emotional health?
The stage where individuals often gain independence and begin full-time employment
What is early adulthood
Ideas people form as a result of their lived experience
or what people are taught.
What is Perception?
A perception viewed as resistant to change, burdensome, or "past their prime"
What is negative image?
connections between people of different age groups.
What is intergenerational relationships?
A sense of purpose, values, and connection to something greater than oneself.
Define spiritual health and wellbeing.
The final stage of the human lifespan, staring at age 65
What is late adulthood
A generation between 1997-2012
What is generation Z
One long-term health effect linked to negative perceptions of ageing
What is reduced life expectancy or increased stress?
the stereotyping, prejudice, and discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age.
What is ageism?
Health is influenced by personal beliefs, feelings, or opinions.
What does ‘subjective’ mean in relation to health?
The stage with the most accelerated growth
What is prenatal?
The Greek philosopher who criticised youth for loving luxury and having bad manners
Who is Socrates?
The generation between 1946-1964
What is baby boomers?
a widely held, fixed, and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing
What is stereotype?
Differences in health status or distribution of health resources between different groups.
What does ‘health inequality’ mean?