Psychology of Aging and Sexuality
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What is the average age of first marriage for men in the US?

  • 29 (correct)
  • 27
  • 25
  • 31

What is a potential benefit of paid work for women in midlife and older age?

  • Increased risk of mental health problems
  • Detrimental to physical health
  • Protective for substance use and mental health (correct)
  • Increased risk of substance use

What is a trend in labor force participation rates for women?

  • Unchanged
  • Remaining steady
  • Decreasing
  • Increasing (correct)

What is a challenge for older adults in retirement?

<p>Difficulty with identity (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a trend in earnings for women from 1979 to 2005?

<p>Increasing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a trend in labor force participation rates for men?

<p>Decreasing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical change associated with aging in midlife and older age?

<p>Skin wrinkles and develops spots (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do close relationships benefit men in terms of health?

<p>They provide social support, especially when dieting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential challenge for women in terms of health benefits from marriage?

<p>Women may need more from marriage (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of older adults with strong social support?

<p>They are linked to enhanced health (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do children in intact families affect health outcomes in older adults?

<p>They are linked to enhanced health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that can affect health link in older adults?

<p>Marital dysfunction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for higher rates of HIV in older adults?

<p>Higher divorce rates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge to sexual health in older men?

<p>Diabetes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of older adults engaged in sex acts for 30 minutes or more according to the Starr-Wiener Report (1981) and Lindau et al. (2007)?

<p>50% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason why women in older age may not worry about getting pregnant?

<p>They are menopausal (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a historical definition of sexuality that has been problematic?

<p>Defined as male (penile-vaginal) sexual language (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Alzheimer's Disease?

<p>It is a chronic or progressive disease (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a health benefit of sexual behavior in older adults?

<p>It can be therapeutic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge to discussing sexual health in healthcare settings?

<p>Embarrassment and shame (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason for lower rates of condom use in older adults?

<p>They are not as concerned about getting pregnant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of prostate cancer in older men?

<p>Erectile Dysfunction (ED) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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