Question 1

Waite's large-scale study of sexuality among older adults indicates that about _____ of men over age 57 masturbate.

Accepted Answer

A) one-tenth 
B) one-fourth 
C) one-half 
D) three-fourths 
A) one-tenth 
B) one-fourth 
C) one-half 
D) three-fourths C

Question 2

Some experts note that since menopause is a normal, inevitable part of the aging process, it should not be treated as if it were an illness.Use this perspective to take a position opposing the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy for menopausal women.

Accepted Answer

I oppose the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) for menopausal women based on the perspective that menopause is a normal, inevitable part of the aging process and should not be treated as if it were an illness. Menopause is a natural transition that all women go through as they age, and it is not a medical condition that requires treatment.

HRT is often prescribed to alleviate symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, and vaginal dryness that are commonly associated with menopause. However, these symptoms are a normal part of the menopausal process and do not necessarily require medical intervention. By using HRT to suppress these symptoms, we are essentially medicalizing a natural process and treating it as if it were a disease.

Furthermore, HRT has been associated with potential risks and side effects, including an increased risk of breast cancer, heart disease, and stroke. By exposing menopausal women to these risks in order to alleviate symptoms that are a normal part of the aging process, we may be doing more harm than good.

Instead of relying on HRT, menopausal women can explore alternative methods for managing their symptoms, such as lifestyle changes, dietary adjustments, and non-hormonal medications. Additionally, they can seek support from healthcare providers and holistic practitioners who can offer natural and safe approaches to managing menopausal symptoms.

In conclusion, menopause should not be treated as an illness, and therefore the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy for menopausal women should be opposed. It is important to embrace menopause as a natural and normal part of the aging process and to explore alternative, non-medicalized approaches to managing its associated symptoms.

Question 3

The reason that vaginal atrophy makes older women more susceptible to STIs is:

Accepted Answer

A) the vaginal lining is more likely to tear during intercourse. 
B) the acidity of the vagina increases and creates a better environment for bacteria to thrive. 
C) intercourse tends to last longer, providing more time for transmission to occur. 
D) Vaginal atrophy produces all of the above conditions that increase susceptibility to STIs. 
A) the vaginal lining is more likely to tear during intercourse. 
B) the acidity of the vagina increases and creates a better environment for bacteria to thrive. 
C) intercourse tends to last longer, providing more time for transmission to occur. 
D) Vaginal atrophy produces all of the above conditions that increase susceptibility to STIs. A

Question 4

In addition to directly relieving some of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause, HRT appears to lower women's risk of developing three other health problems that are not specifically related to the reproductive system.What are they?

Accepted Answer

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) is oft

Question 5

Steven Lamberts, physician and professor of internal medicine, promotes the idea that men experience a male climacteric known as:

Accepted Answer

A) menopause. 
B) testapause. 
C) paternapause. 
D) andropause. 
A) menopause. 
B) testapause. 
C) paternapause. 
D) andropause.

Question 6

Some religious groups celebrate menopause and female aging with a ritual known as:

Accepted Answer

A) croning. 
B) dowry. 
C) Brit Milah. 
D) Kaparot. 
A) croning. 
B) dowry. 
C) Brit Milah. 
D) Kaparot.

Question 7

Physician Steve Lambert has introduced the notion that men experience a male climacteric (andropause) comparable to the female climacteric (menopause).Do you think it is useful to identify and categorize a set of normal physiological changes as a medical phenomenon? Why or why not? Even if these changes constitute a specific physiological event for older males, is it problematic to directly compare it to the female climacteric? Why or why not?

Accepted Answer

It can be useful to identify and categor

Question 8

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely to live alone than are heterosexual adults.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Over one-fourth of those infected with HIV in the United States are aged 50 and older.What are the implications of this statistic given our knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the treatments currently available?
Essay:

Accepted Answer

The implications of the statistic that o

Question 10

According to 2007 U.S.Census data, approximately _____ of people aged 65 and older are married.

Accepted Answer

A) one-quarter 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) three-quarters 
A) one-quarter 
B) one-third 
C) one-half 
D) three-quarters

Question 11

Older women are particularly at risk for developing _____, which occurs when the bones lose density, become more fragile, and are more likely to fracture.

Accepted Answer

A) Paget's disease 
B) Osteogenesis 
C) Osteoporosis 
D) Crohn's disease 
A) Paget's disease 
B) Osteogenesis 
C) Osteoporosis 
D) Crohn's disease

Question 12

Prior to menopause, women go through a 10 to 15 year period known as _____, which is the result of decreasing female sex hormone levels.

Accepted Answer

A) androgyny 
B) perimenopause 
C) antemenopause 
D) masculinization 
A) androgyny 
B) perimenopause 
C) antemenopause 
D) masculinization

Question 13

Identify the most common risks associated with using testosterone replacement therapy.Which of these side effects are simply unpleasant, and which pose much more serious risks to men's overall health?

Accepted Answer

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) i

Question 14

Social norms about selecting intimate partners clearly promote forming relationships between people of about the same age.When older women partner with young men, they are labeled "cougars." What does this stigmatizing term imply about women's sexuality?

Accepted Answer

The term "cougars" when used to describe

Question 15

Throughout the chapter, the author reminds the reader that members of the Baby Boom cohort are now entering older adulthood.What is unique about this cohort that is likely to influence how older people feel about, and experience, sexuality? In your answer, pay particular attention to the social conditions and historical events that have framed this cohort's attitudes and behavior.

Accepted Answer

The Baby Boom cohort, born between 1946

Question 16

Older people's particular susceptibility to STIs is exacerbated by which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A) The immune system is weaker and less effective in elder populations. 
B) Older people are less likely to use a condom during sex. 
C) Older people are not perceived as being at risk for STIs so they are less likely to be screened by a health care provider. 
D) All of the above. 
A) The immune system is weaker and less effective in elder populations. 
B) Older people are less likely to use a condom during sex. 
C) Older people are not perceived as being at risk for STIs so they are less likely to be screened by a health care provider. 
D) All of the above.

Question 17

Once women enter perimenopause, they lose ____ faster than men and younger women, which directly increases their risk of developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) calcium 
D) potassium 
A) iron 
B) zinc 
C) calcium 
D) potassium

Question 18

All living things begin to age at a certain point in time because:

Accepted Answer

A) cells speed up their replication. 
B) cells lose their ability to replicate. 
C) organ function slows down as the body produces fewer white blood cells. 
D) faulty neurons in the brain begin to miscommunicate with vital organs 
A) cells speed up their replication. 
B) cells lose their ability to replicate. 
C) organ function slows down as the body produces fewer white blood cells. 
D) faulty neurons in the brain begin to miscommunicate with vital organs

Question 19

Women lose an average of _____ percent of their bone mass from the time of menopause to age 60.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 75 
A) 10 
B) 25 
C) 50 
D) 75

Question 20

The decline of estrogen in menopause promotes vaginal atrophy, which refers to a condition where:

Accepted Answer

A) a lack of sufficient vaginal lubrication makes intercourse painful. 
B) the lining of the vagina becomes thinner, making the walls less elastic. 
C) the clitoris becomes smaller and more easily irritated. 
D) skin temperature suddenly rises and a feeling of heat rushes to the face. 
A) a lack of sufficient vaginal lubrication makes intercourse painful. 
B) the lining of the vagina becomes thinner, making the walls less elastic. 
C) the clitoris becomes smaller and more easily irritated. 
D) skin temperature suddenly rises and a feeling of heat rushes to the face.

Waite's large-scale study of sexuality among older adults indicates that about _____ of men over age 57 masturbate.

Some experts note that since menopause is a normal, inevitable part of the aging process, it should not be treated as if it were an illness.Use this perspective to take a position opposing the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy for menopausal women.

The reason that vaginal atrophy makes older women more susceptible to STIs is:

In addition to directly relieving some of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause, HRT appears to lower women's risk of developing three other health problems that are not specifically related to the reproductive system.What are they?

Steven Lamberts, physician and professor of internal medicine, promotes the idea that men experience a male climacteric known as:

Some religious groups celebrate menopause and female aging with a ritual known as:

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely to live alone than are heterosexual adults.

Over one-fourth of those infected with HIV in the United States are aged 50 and older.What are the implications of this statistic given our knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the treatments currently available? Essay:

According to 2007 U.S.Census data, approximately _____ of people aged 65 and older are married.

Older women are particularly at risk for developing _____, which occurs when the bones lose density, become more fragile, and are more likely to fracture.

Prior to menopause, women go through a 10 to 15 year period known as _____, which is the result of decreasing female sex hormone levels.

Identify the most common risks associated with using testosterone replacement therapy.Which of these side effects are simply unpleasant, and which pose much more serious risks to men's overall health?

Social norms about selecting intimate partners clearly promote forming relationships between people of about the same age.When older women partner with young men, they are labeled "cougars." What does this stigmatizing term imply about women's sexuality?

Older people's particular susceptibility to STIs is exacerbated by which of the following situations?

Once women enter perimenopause, they lose ____ faster than men and younger women, which directly increases their risk of developing osteoporosis.

All living things begin to age at a certain point in time because:

Women lose an average of _____ percent of their bone mass from the time of menopause to age 60.

The decline of estrogen in menopause promotes vaginal atrophy, which refers to a condition where:

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Sexual Orientation Development: Gay, Straight, or Bisexual

The Path to Commitment: Attraction, Dating, and the Experiences of Love

Communication: Enriching Intimate Relationships

Adult Relationships: Singlehood, Cohabitation, and Marriage

Sexual Desire, Arousal, and Response

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Preventing Pregnancy: Contraception and Abortion

Protecting Your Sexuality: Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections and

Variations in Sexual Expression

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Exam 16: Sexuality and Aging

Waite's large-scale study of sexuality among older adults indicates that about _____ of men over age 57 masturbate.

Some experts note that since menopause is a normal, inevitable part of the aging process, it should not be treated as if it were an illness.Use this perspective to take a position opposing the use of Hormone Replacement Therapy for menopausal women.

The reason that vaginal atrophy makes older women more susceptible to STIs is:

In addition to directly relieving some of the uncomfortable symptoms associated with menopause, HRT appears to lower women's risk of developing three other health problems that are not specifically related to the reproductive system.What are they?

Steven Lamberts, physician and professor of internal medicine, promotes the idea that men experience a male climacteric known as:

Some religious groups celebrate menopause and female aging with a ritual known as:

Lesbian, gay, and bisexual adults are more likely to live alone than are heterosexual adults.

Over one-fourth of those infected with HIV in the United States are aged 50 and older.What are the implications of this statistic given our knowledge about HIV/AIDS and the treatments currently available? Essay:

According to 2007 U.S.Census data, approximately _____ of people aged 65 and older are married.

Older women are particularly at risk for developing _____, which occurs when the bones lose density, become more fragile, and are more likely to fracture.

Prior to menopause, women go through a 10 to 15 year period known as _____, which is the result of decreasing female sex hormone levels.

Identify the most common risks associated with using testosterone replacement therapy.Which of these side effects are simply unpleasant, and which pose much more serious risks to men's overall health?

Social norms about selecting intimate partners clearly promote forming relationships between people of about the same age.When older women partner with young men, they are labeled "cougars." What does this stigmatizing term imply about women's sexuality?

Older people's particular susceptibility to STIs is exacerbated by which of the following situations?

Once women enter perimenopause, they lose ____ faster than men and younger women, which directly increases their risk of developing osteoporosis.

All living things begin to age at a certain point in time because:

Women lose an average of _____ percent of their bone mass from the time of menopause to age 60.

The decline of estrogen in menopause promotes vaginal atrophy, which refers to a condition where:

Sexual Life Now

Knowing What We Know

Gender Now

Female Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual and Reproductive Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Development From Infancy Through Early Adulthood

Sexual Orientation Development: Gay, Straight, or Bisexual

The Path to Commitment: Attraction, Dating, and the Experiences of Love

Communication: Enriching Intimate Relationships

Adult Relationships: Singlehood, Cohabitation, and Marriage

Sexual Desire, Arousal, and Response

The Choices and Challenges of Childbearing

Preventing Pregnancy: Contraception and Abortion

Protecting Your Sexuality: Understanding Sexually Transmitted Infections and

Variations in Sexual Expression

Using Sex As a Weapon: Sexual Coercion, Rape, and Abuse

Selling Sex: the Sex Industry and Sex Work

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