Question 1

Identify the physiological processes that trigger menopause and the symptoms that characterize it. Review the costs and benefits of menopausal hormone therapy for both sexual and general health.

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Question 2

Discuss the sexuality of the elderly. Outline the factors that reduce sexual behavior in older people, and how some of these factors might be remedied.

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Question 3

During your childhood, what did you learn about sexuality from your parents, siblings, peers, television, and so on, and at what age did you learn it?

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Question 4

Discuss the sex education courses that you had in elementary and secondary school. Do you agree with the amount of information offered and the manner in which it was offered?

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Question 5

Should sex education in schools include information about contraception? Should condoms be available from the school nurse? Why or why not?

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Question 6

Discuss attitudes and feelings about older people (parents and grandparents) as sexually active beings.

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Question 7

You are babysitting young children and observe them "playing doctor." Should you be concerned? How would you respond?

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Question 8

What, if any, scientific evidence exists linking exposure to pornography and antisocial and/or maladaptive behavior?

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Question 9

Identify three of the leading causes of marital discord.

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Question 10

What would you recommend to a parent whose 4-year-old recently reported being touched by a day care worker? Why?

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Question 11

Imagine you are a photo technician. While developing some family photos for a customer, you notice several photographs of small children naked or partially clothed. If your store does not have an explicit policy about reporting suspicious photos, would you report this customer? Why or why not? Who would you report this customer to? Why or why not?

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Question 12

Compare and contrast birth and puberty rites in your own culture with those of another culture.

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Question 13

What are your attitudes and values about what is normal sexuality during childhood? If you were a parent and found your child "playing doctor" (engaging in sexual exploration) with the child next door, how would you respond?

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Question 14

What kind of sex education would you want your child to receive in elementary school, middle school, and high school?

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Question 15

Describe your ideal marriage partner or cohabitational partner and their characteristics (e.g., appearance, personality, and occupation). What circumstances or conflicts (if any) do you think would lead you to consider a separation or divorce (e.g., infidelity, refusal to have children, disease, or cross-dressing)?

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Question 16

Identify the myths and "what you have heard" about menopause. Contrast these descriptions with the facts. What behaviors are characteristic of menopause? Do men have a "change of life"?

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Question 17

Describe the advice you would give to your mother or an older female friend who asks you to explain the pros and cons of hormone replacement therapy. Do you think that the fact that menopause is a natural part of the aging process should discourage women from attempting to counteract its effects with hormone treatment?

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Question 18

Think about your grandparents and people who are older than 60. What are your beliefs and thoughts about sex among older people? What do you think are the barriers to enjoying a happy sex life after 60?

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