Final

Question 1

Counter- Sterotypical

Answer 1

A media portrayal of one that is given a stereotype not aligned with their stereotypical group
ex: a grandma listening to rap

Question 2

Evolutionary Explanation

Answer 2

Evolutionary Theory is used to explain a thing
ex: younger woman- fertile; older male: wealthy (portrayal in media)

Question 3

Key Demographics

Answer 3

The popular “attractive” age range in media demographics (Ages 18-45) (pay more)

Question 4

Literary Gerontologists

Answer 4

Scholars who study how aging is represented in culture, society, and politics (aging in artistic expression)

Question 5

Peripheral Imagery Theory

Answer 5

Non-major characters are assigned to their stereotypical groups (minor roles)

Question 6

Underrepresentation

Answer 6

When a group is numbered lower than its actual true population (In media)

Question 7

Vitality Theory

Answer 7

Whether a group’s portrayal is weak or strong in a social context (Demographics)

Question 8

Age Identity

Answer 8

Sense of belonging/fitting in within own age group/category

Question 9

Age-Related Marketing

Answer 9

Consumers selling anything in an age-related context for specific ages

Question 10

Cultivation Theory

Answer 10

Media (socializing agents) influence consumers to misinterpret/perceive things

Question 11

Eudaimonic Experience

Answer 11

Media is for a purpose (personal growth, fulfillment) NOT pleasure

Question 12

Media Literacy

Answer 12

Understanding of Media Itself (How it was created, How it Influenced & Hidden Implications) CIHI

Question 13

Redundant Cues

Answer 13

When information is carried from one channel to another (Tele –> Radio)

Question 14

Selective Viewing

Answer 14

Choosing of media & avoiding others based on age-driven choices (Choosing those that feature own age group)

Question 15

Uses and Gratification Theory

Answer 15

Based on why we chose a certain type of media over another ( Pick CNN for info compared to sitcom)

Question 16

Variability (in viewing)

Answer 16

Differences in people’s experiences and behaviors in own social group or different

Question 17

Acculturation

Answer 17

When one’s behaviors & worldwide views change due to new culture
ex: Immigrants

Question 18

Filial Piety

Answer 18

The cultural norm of respecting & caring for elderly adults

Question 19

Intergenerational Communication Schemas

Answer 19

Mental representations of conversations between Younger and older people

Question 20

Laodao

Answer 20

The Chinese version of intergenerational communication (ex: older person nagging younger)

Question 21

Linguistic Broker

Answer 21

Bilingual advisor for an older individual to help in a professional setting (ex: doctor visit)

Question 22

Reciprocal filial piety

Answer 22

Parent-child relationship based on child’s appreciation for parent and parent’s benefit of appreciation,respect, and support

Question 23

Individualism

Answer 23

Independence, Personal achievements, Sepreate from others in an environment
Countries: Northern Americans & Europeans

Question 24

Collectivism

Answer 24

Group, Relationships, Dynamics together, All these are what make one feel defined by their social context
Countries: China, Mexico, Guatemala, East Asia, Central America

Question 25

Advance Directive

Answer 25

One's wishes/plan when they are close to passing (in the case they are not able)

Question 26

Authoritarian Model of Care

Answer 26

Caring for older individual by controlling them

Question 27

Communication Enhancement Model

Answer 27

Model that focuses on how communication with elderly people can be advanced by treating them as a unique individual

Question 28

Communicatively Disenfranchising

Answer 28

Removing one's ability to control by ignoring, therefore interrupting normal communication

Question 29

Emotion-Focused Coping

Answer 29

Dealing with problem by working through only feelings

Question 30

Problem- Focused coping

Answer 30

Dealing with problem by focusing on feelings ABOUT the problem

Question 31

Respite-Help

Answer 31

A helpful assistance for caregivers that gives them a form of a break

Question 32

Thrid party/Tradic Communication

Answer 32

Extra- person present outside of patient & Doctor appointment

Question 33

Cohort Effect

Answer 33

Effect due to the period of time in which one was born ( born in 60's--> more likely to have experimented with drugs)

Question 34

Gerotechnology

Answer 34

Tech used to help assist older adults

Question 35

Identity

Answer 35

The act and connection of self-categorization with one group

Question 36

Interface

Answer 36

How you connect with technology (ex: mouse,keyboard etc)

Question 37

Intergroup Threat Theory

Answer 37

Suggests that if there is risk and threat to intergroup, there is possibly an effect of those in outgroups

Question 38

Patronizing Speech

Answer 38

Speech towards older individuals that suggests that they are less competent than they are (ex: babytalk)

Question 39

Selective Optimization with Compensation

Answer 39

Suggests that successful aging expands the more things you do, as well alternatives for challenges

Question 40

Telemedicine

Answer 40

Delivery of medical care & testing through the Internet.

Question 41

Universal Design

Answer 41

Designing technology for those are disabled or in need & assessable for non-need people

Question 42

Usability

Answer 42

The extent to which technology is easy to use

Question 43

Intergenerational Contact

Answer 43

The conversation between a younger and older person

Question 44

Power Distance

Answer 44

Value of a culture where power status is very important

Question 45

Co-Residence Norms

Answer 45

Multiple generations living in same households

Question 46

Chronic Condition

Answer 46

Health conditions that last at least one year and requires medical attention

Question 47

Acute Condition

Answer 47

A medical condition that developed suddenly and has a limited duration

Question 48

Stereotype Threat

Answer 48

Anxiety associated with performing a task poorly (ex: older individuals asked to play fast-paced video games)

Question 49

Hedonic Media Experience

Answer 49

Watching for pleasure/ to escape

Question 50

Health literacy

Answer 50

Ability to access and understand services to promote and maintain good health