Deck 24: Interactions,relationships,and Sexuality

Question 1

When working with older adults who are gay or lesbian,the most important factor for the therapist is:

A)Making sure that the individual has an appropriate partner
B)Discussing issues of arousal and sexual interest
C)Recognizing that gay and lesbian elders have different sexual interests than heterosexual elders
D)Conveying an attitude of respect and acceptance

Answer 1

D

Question 2

Which of the following statements about family interactions in later life is NOT true?

A)Families can be a source of emotional and instrumental support.
B)In later life,family issues almost always disappear.
C)Strong family support can reduce risk of depression.
D)Individuals without family support are unable to find other sources of help.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Of the following,which is the family constellation that is most likely to support positive aging?

A)Diverse
B)Family
C)Restricted
D)Neighbors

Answer 3

A

Question 4

An 86-year-old woman has never married.Her siblings have died,and her nieces and nephews live at a distance.She is very close with several of her neighbors and has a strong network of former coworkers.Their children call her "aunt," and she typically spends holidays and weekends with these individuals.This woman can be said to have a family constellation most closely reflecting:

A)Nuclear family
B)Extended family
C)Friendships
D)Fictive kin

Question 5

Grandparents are most likely to be full-time guardians for grandchildren in which circumstances?

A)Minority and disadvantaged groups
B)Rural and agricultural cultures
C)Fundamentalist families
D)Suburban working-class groups

Question 6

A strong social welfare network to support older adults is most evident in which of the following cultures?

A)United States majority culture
B)Central American native cultures
C)Scandinavian countries
D)Central and Southern African groups

Question 7

A unique factor with regard to sexually transmitted diseases in older populations is:

A)Most sexually transmitted diseases in this population are chronic and long-standing
B)Older adults are not at risk for most sexually transmitted diseases
C)Older adults may not be aware they are at risk for sexually transmitted diseases
D)Health-care providers are too aggressive in reporting the risks among this population

Question 8

Which of the following is the most accurate statement about older adults' perceptions regarding sexuality in later life?

A)Sex and sexual expression are unimportant.
B)Sex is unappealing because of changes in function and appearance.
C)Sexual well-being is integral to overall quality of life.
D)Sexual activity is the most important aspect of positive aging.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a change in sexual functioning of older men?

A)Premature ejaculation
B)Delayed ejaculation
C)Decreased testosterone
D)Delayed erection

Question 10

After the loss of a spouse,women are less likely to remarry for all of the following reasons EXCEPT:

A)Demographic imbalance in number of available partners
B)Preference for independence
C)Establishment of new occupational constellations
D)Social pressure to remain single