In the context of sexual well-being and expression among older adults, which of the following is true?

A. Older people are not able to make love even if they wanted to.
B. Older people are too fragile and might hurt themselves if they attempt to engage in sexual relations.
C. Older people continue to enjoy intimacy, physical closeness, hugging, and touching, which may or may not involve bodily penetration.
D. Older people are physically unattractive and therefore undesirable.
E. Older people do not have sexual desires.


Answer: C

Interdisciplinary Studies

You might also like to view...

One problem that older people might face when falling "in love" is that ____

a. there is less excitement with a new "love interest" b. there are strong societal pressures to engage in sexual intercourse c. they are less confident about themselves d. there may be a lack of acceptance from their children

Interdisciplinary Studies

A baby is considered to have a "low birth weight" if born less than ____

a. four pounds, sixteen ounces c. six pounds, three ounces b. five pounds, eight ounces d. seven pounds, one ounce

Interdisciplinary Studies

An explanatory script that presents the plot, characters, and reasons for a relationship’s ending is known as a(n) _______.

a) novella b) disengagement strategy c) account d) relationship narrative

Interdisciplinary Studies

Leo and Ann are both adult and cousins. Depending on the culture they live in, if they indulge in sexual activity, it would be considered:

A. incest. B. homophobia. C. heterosexism. D. bestiality. E. nepotism.

Interdisciplinary Studies