In the Duke Longitudinal Study

question 29

Multiple Choice

In the Duke Longitudinal Study,

• A) the number of elders who were sexually active decreased substantially over the ten year period.
• B) about half of the people who survived into their 80s and 90s reported having sexual interest.
• C) actual sexual activity was about equal to sexual interest for most elders.
• D) in about 35 percent of the sample, sexual activity increased over the 10 year period.

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Definitions:

Structural Cue

Visual or auditory information that helps to understand the organization or structure of an environment or object.

Declarative Memories

Memories that are retrievable through conscious effort, involving facts and episodes.

Nondeclarative Memories

Memories that are gained through experience and practice, such as skills or habits, that we are not consciously aware of.

Implicit Memories

Memories that are formed and stored without conscious effort, often influencing behaviors and skills without our direct awareness.