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?

Difficulty with identity Signup and view all the answers

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

Increasing Signup and view all the answers

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

Decreasing Signup and view all the answers

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

Skin wrinkles and develops spots Signup and view all the answers

How do close relationships benefit men in terms of health?

They provide social support, especially when dieting Signup and view all the answers

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

Women may need more from marriage Signup and view all the answers

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

They are linked to enhanced health Signup and view all the answers

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

They are linked to enhanced health Signup and view all the answers

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

Marital dysfunction Signup and view all the answers

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

Higher divorce rates Signup and view all the answers

What is a challenge to sexual health in older men?

Diabetes 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)?

50% Signup and view all the answers

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

They are menopausal Signup and view all the answers

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

Defined as male (penile-vaginal) sexual language Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Alzheimer's Disease?

It is a chronic or progressive disease Signup and view all the answers

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

It can be therapeutic Signup and view all the answers

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

Embarrassment and shame Signup and view all the answers

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

They are not as concerned about getting pregnant Signup and view all the answers

What is a result of prostate cancer in older men?

Erectile Dysfunction (ED) Signup and view all the answers