Lifespan Stages
The first stage of the human lifespan.
What is prenatal?
The most common perception of youth in the 2003 study.
What is a 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?
The group more likely to be seen as tech-obsessed and disrespectful.
What is youth?
The lifespan stage from 12 to 18 years old.
What is youth?
A perception that sees youth as happy, motivated, and ambitious.
What is a positive image?
The phrase youth use to dismiss the views of older generations.
What is “OK Boomer”?
The name of the children’s show that popularised the “grannies” dress-up trend.
What is Bluey?
The group seen as wise but sometimes resistant to progress.
What is older adults?
The stage where individuals often gain independence and begin full-time employment.
What is early adulthood?
The Greek philosopher who criticised youth for loving luxury and disobeying authority.
Who is Socrates?
The theory where people absorb negative age stereotypes and it affects their behaviour.
What is stereotype embodiment?
This stereotype suggests older adults can't learn new technologies.
What is resistant to change?
A negative trait commonly assigned to both youth and older adults.
What is laziness or self-centeredness?
The final stage of the human lifespan, starting at age 65.
What is late adulthood?
A reason young people believe they are unfairly judged.
What is media influence or appearance-based assumptions?
An example of how youth may perceive adults in their 40s or 50s.
What is out of touch?
The term for the idea that people perform worse when reminded of negative stereotypes.
What is stereotype threat?
The reason youth may see adults as holding onto power and opportunity.
What is financial or job security being inaccessible to youth?
The main developmental goal of infancy (0–2 years).
What is developing motor skills and forming attachments?
The type of perception where youth are viewed as neglected or devalued by society.
What is a negative social context?
One long-term health effect linked to negative perceptions of ageing.
What is reduced life expectancy or increased stress?
A way the media can challenge negative stereotypes of older people.
What is showing diversity in abilities and roles of older adults?
A way to reduce stereotypes between generations.
What is intergenerational contact or shared experiences?