Question 1

Which of the following is NOT associated with menopause?

Accepted Answer

Menopause is associated with various physical and emotional symptoms including fatigue, irritability, hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and mood swings. However, it does not inherently cause a complete cessation in sexual activity. Changes in sexual activity can occur due to various factors, but it is not a direct consequence of menopause itself.

Question 2

Which of the following is least likely to be associated with men's sexual activity and aging?

Accepted Answer

A sudden drop in sexual desire and erectile function is more likely to be associated with a specific health issue rather than a normal part of aging. Aging-related changes in men's sexual activity tend to be gradual, including decreased subjective pleasure with orgasm, less forceful ejaculation, and decrease in testicle size.

Question 3

Alice and Henry have been married for 53 years and are both 75 years old. What is the probability that Alice and Henry have sexual intercourse at least three times a month?

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Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes sexuality in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Many older adults continue to enjoy sexual activity, focusing more on the quality of the experience rather than the frequency, reflecting a shift in priorities rather than a loss of interest.

Question 5

Which of the following statements best describes sexual activity in older adults?

Accepted Answer

"Foreplay" often becomes the "mainplay" in older adults due to various factors such as decreased libido, erectile dysfunction, or the need for a more extended period of arousal. This shift emphasizes the importance of intimacy and emotional connection over the act of penetration itself.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT true of sexual activity in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Sexual activity is not much shorter for older adults.

Question 7

What percentage of older adults still engage in sexual activity?

Accepted Answer

Studies and surveys, including those from reputable health organizations, have shown that more than 50% of older adults (defined as those aged 65 and older) continue to engage in sexual activity. This dispels the myth that sexual interest and activity cease at a certain age.

Question 8

What challenges may older adults in assisted-care facilities face in maintaining sexual activiy?

Accepted Answer

Older adults in assisted-care facilities may face several challenges in maintaining sexual activity, including negative or patronizing attitudes from others, lack of privacy, and poor attitudes by healthcare workers who may view sexual activity as problematic. These factors can collectively hinder their ability to engage in sexual activities.

Question 9

What discriminatory factor may healthcare professionals hold against older adults that may interfere with routine screening for sexually transmitted infections?

Accepted Answer

Healthcare professionals may hold ageist attitudes, assuming older adults are not sexually active, which can lead to neglect in routine STI screenings.

Question 10

What factors may contribute to the rise of sexually transmitted infections among older adults?

Accepted Answer

All of the factors listed contribute to the rise of sexually transmitted infections among older adults. No risk of pregnancy may lead to less use of condoms, lower immune system function can make it easier to contract infections, and thinning of vaginal walls can increase susceptibility to injury and infection during sexual activity.

Question 11

In her 2008 book From Diapers to Dating: A Parent's Guide to Raising Sexually Healthy Children from Infancy to Middle School, Debra Haffner calls parents who initiate talks about sexuality with their child "__________" parents.

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Question 12

The first ejaculation that a male experiences at puberty is known as __________.

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Question 13

The most likely cause of a decrease in the age of menarche in girls in recent years is an increase in childhood __________.

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Question 14

When a male has sex for the first time, it is seen as positive and "becoming a man," whereas for a female, it is seen as negative and "losing virginity." The term used to refer to this differing view between the value of sexual experience in males and females is the __________ __________ __________.

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Question 15

A study of girls in Grade 11 found that the most commonly reported reason for having sexual intercourse was __________.

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Question 16

In Canada, the average age for men at the time of divorce is __________.

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Question 17

The negative emotion that often results when relationship partners share a social network is __________.

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Question 18

The stage in life when a woman begins producing less estrogen and progesterone is __________.

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Question 19

The type of prejudice that may lead health care professionals to provide less information about sexually transmitted infections to older adults is called __________.

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Question 20

The term for living together without being married is __________.

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Quiz 9: Sexuality Over the Lifespan