Question 1

The psychosocial factors which have little influence on sexual activity of older adults include:

Accepted Answer

A)  past history of sexual activity. 
B)  the older person's reaction to physical illness. 
C)  performance anxiety. 
D)  approval by their adult children. 
A)  past history of sexual activity. 
B)  the older person's reaction to physical illness. 
C)  performance anxiety. 
D)  approval by their adult children.

Question 2

Hormonal changes in men occur more slowly than in women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Summarize the effect of the loss of testosterone in men.

Accepted Answer

The loss of testosterone in men can lead

Question 4

Studies of attitudes toward menopause suggest that:

Accepted Answer

A)  most women associate the menopause with appearing unattractive. 
B)  in many non-Western cultures, menopause is viewed negatively. 
C)  the major concern for most women is whether or not to use HRT. 
D)  most women are concerned with depression resulting from menopausal changes. 
A)  most women associate the menopause with appearing unattractive. 
B)  in many non-Western cultures, menopause is viewed negatively. 
C)  the major concern for most women is whether or not to use HRT. 
D)  most women are concerned with depression resulting from menopausal changes.

Question 5

The following is true about the sexuality of older women:

Accepted Answer

A)  there is a slower response to sexual stimulation. 
B)  it takes longer to return to a preorgasmic state. 
C)  most older women do not want to continue sexual activity. 
D)  most seek treatment for sexual dysfunction. 
A)  there is a slower response to sexual stimulation. 
B)  it takes longer to return to a preorgasmic state. 
C)  most older women do not want to continue sexual activity. 
D)  most seek treatment for sexual dysfunction.

Question 6

With aging, the preorgasmic plateau phase increases in length for both men and women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

With regard to disease and sexuality in older people,:

Accepted Answer

A)  untreated diabetes may cause impotence in men. 
B)  sexual activity can cause a stroke or heart attack. 
C)  sexual activity is limited by arthritis. 
D)  early-stage Alzheimer's disease and other mild dementias should not affect sexuality. 
A)  untreated diabetes may cause impotence in men. 
B)  sexual activity can cause a stroke or heart attack. 
C)  sexual activity is limited by arthritis. 
D)  early-stage Alzheimer's disease and other mild dementias should not affect sexuality.

Question 8

Regarding medication and sexuality:

Accepted Answer

A)  antidepressants may interfere with erectile ability. 
B)  alcohol consumption improves an erection in men. 
C)  most treatments for diabetes impair women's sexuality. 
D)  nitroglycerin can impair sexuality in men. 
A)  antidepressants may interfere with erectile ability. 
B)  alcohol consumption improves an erection in men. 
C)  most treatments for diabetes impair women's sexuality. 
D)  nitroglycerin can impair sexuality in men.

Question 9

Discuss the importance of staff sensitive to older adult's sexuality if they reside in a staffed facility.

Accepted Answer

Staff attitudes may be the greatest barr

Question 10

Which of the following would not be a component of sex therapy for older adults?

Accepted Answer

A)  suggesting interventions to build self-esteem 
B)  providing opportunities to discuss problems 
C)  using a holistic approach that includes exercise and nutrition 
D)  emphasizing activities that reduce the amount of intimacy with a partner 
A)  suggesting interventions to build self-esteem 
B)  providing opportunities to discuss problems 
C)  using a holistic approach that includes exercise and nutrition 
D)  emphasizing activities that reduce the amount of intimacy with a partner

Question 11

Menopause is associated with the following:

Accepted Answer

A)  sexual activity in older women helps maintain vaginal lubrication. 
B)  HRT cannot protect against lower urinary tract infections. 
C)  it impedes sexual activity from a physiological perspective. 
D)  sleep disturbances are rare for postmenopausal women. 
A)  sexual activity in older women helps maintain vaginal lubrication. 
B)  HRT cannot protect against lower urinary tract infections. 
C)  it impedes sexual activity from a physiological perspective. 
D)  sleep disturbances are rare for postmenopausal women.

Question 12

Older gay men today:

Accepted Answer

A)  have as many gay sexual partners and relationships as younger gay men. 
B)  gain respect and value in the gay community. 
C)  are more likely to hide their sexual orientation than younger men. 
D)  are more likely to be depressed and isolated than heterosexual men. 
A)  have as many gay sexual partners and relationships as younger gay men. 
B)  gain respect and value in the gay community. 
C)  are more likely to hide their sexual orientation than younger men. 
D)  are more likely to be depressed and isolated than heterosexual men.

Question 13

When working with older adults regarding sexual concerns, the focus should be on their ability to maintain genital intercourse in order to experience intimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The majority of older women experience and enjoy orgasms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Longitudinal studies of older couples show a marked decline on their sexual activity as compared to their younger selves.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The three phases of the climacteric are perimenopause, menopause, and ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The three phases of the climacteric are...

Question 17

Smoking can lead to early menopause.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following changes regarding sexuality is normal for men?

Accepted Answer

A)  It takes longer to achieve orgasm. 
B)  Older men cannot achieve an erection. 
C)  Orgasm is experienced more rapidly. 
D)  The refractory period is shorter for older men. 
A)  It takes longer to achieve orgasm. 
B)  Older men cannot achieve an erection. 
C)  Orgasm is experienced more rapidly. 
D)  The refractory period is shorter for older men.

Question 19

Which of the following is not true about physiological changes in older women's sexuality with aging?

Accepted Answer

A)  a reduction of vaginal elasticity and lubrication 
B)  a thinning of the vaginal walls 
C)  less intense orgasmic contractions 
D)  a thickening of vaginal walls 
A)  a reduction of vaginal elasticity and lubrication 
B)  a thinning of the vaginal walls 
C)  less intense orgasmic contractions 
D)  a thickening of vaginal walls

Question 20

Psychological factors that affect the ways older people express their sexuality include all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

A)  a reduced desire for sexual relations. 
B)  is an individual's reaction to physiological changes. 
C)  is the reaction of societal attitudes about sex. 
D)  the availability of a partner. 
A)  a reduced desire for sexual relations. 
B)  is an individual's reaction to physiological changes. 
C)  is the reaction of societal attitudes about sex. 
D)  the availability of a partner.

The psychosocial factors which have little influence on sexual activity of older adults include:

Hormonal changes in men occur more slowly than in women.

Summarize the effect of the loss of testosterone in men.

Studies of attitudes toward menopause suggest that:

The following is true about the sexuality of older women:

With aging, the preorgasmic plateau phase increases in length for both men and women.

With regard to disease and sexuality in older people,:

Regarding medication and sexuality:

Discuss the importance of staff sensitive to older adult's sexuality if they reside in a staffed facility.

Which of the following would not be a component of sex therapy for older adults?

Menopause is associated with the following:

Older gay men today:

When working with older adults regarding sexual concerns, the focus should be on their ability to maintain genital intercourse in order to experience intimacy.

The majority of older women experience and enjoy orgasms.

Longitudinal studies of older couples show a marked decline on their sexual activity as compared to their younger selves.

The three phases of the climacteric are perimenopause, menopause, and ________.

Smoking can lead to early menopause.

Which of the following changes regarding sexuality is normal for men?

Which of the following is not true about physiological changes in older women's sexuality with aging?

Psychological factors that affect the ways older people express their sexuality include all of the following except:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

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Exam 7: Love Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

The psychosocial factors which have little influence on sexual activity of older adults include:

Hormonal changes in men occur more slowly than in women.

Summarize the effect of the loss of testosterone in men.

Studies of attitudes toward menopause suggest that:

The following is true about the sexuality of older women:

With aging, the preorgasmic plateau phase increases in length for both men and women.

With regard to disease and sexuality in older people,:

Regarding medication and sexuality:

Discuss the importance of staff sensitive to older adult's sexuality if they reside in a staffed facility.

Which of the following would not be a component of sex therapy for older adults?

Menopause is associated with the following:

Older gay men today:

When working with older adults regarding sexual concerns, the focus should be on their ability to maintain genital intercourse in order to experience intimacy.

The majority of older women experience and enjoy orgasms.

Longitudinal studies of older couples show a marked decline on their sexual activity as compared to their younger selves.

The three phases of the climacteric are perimenopause, menopause, and ________.

Smoking can lead to early menopause.

Which of the following changes regarding sexuality is normal for men?

Which of the following is not true about physiological changes in older women's sexuality with aging?

Psychological factors that affect the ways older people express their sexuality include all of the following except:

The Growth of Social Gerontology

Aging in Other Countries and Across Cultures in the United States

The Social Consequences of Physical Aging

Managing Chronic Diseases and Promoting Well Being in Old Age

Cognitive Changes With Aging

Personality and Mental Health in Old Age

Social Theories of Aging

The Importance of Social Supports-Family, Friends, and Neighbors

Opportunities and Challenges of Informal Caregiving

Living Arrangements and Social Interactions

Productive Aging: Paid and Nonpaid Roles and Activities

Death, Dying, Bereavement, and Widowhood

The Resilience of Elders of Color

The Resiilience of Older Women

Social Policies to Address Social Problems

Health and Long Term Care Policy and Programs

Filters