APS

31st APS Annual Convention · 2019

Using Film to Correct Misinformation and Negative Stereotypic Beliefs about the Older Adult

Washington, DC · May 2019

Poster · Developmental

  • Paige Meyer
    St. Mary's University
  • Patricia Owen
    St. Mary's University

Abstract

The current project implemented the dual coding theory by using popular film to correct misinformed stereotypes of the older adult. Ten myths of the older adult will be discussed, as well as the researchers’ effort to correct them. A statistical analysis shows the benefit of teaching using the dual-coding method.

Aging

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