Which Statement Is True About Sexuality in Middle Adulthood

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about sexuality in middle adulthood?

• A) Frequency of sexual activity among couples tends to increase in midlife.
• B) Dramatic changes in sexual activity among couples are very common in midlife.
• C) Couples who have sex often in early adulthood tend to see a dramatic drop in midlife.
• D) The best predictor of sexual frequency in midlife is relationship satisfaction.

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Definitions:

Safety And Security

Fundamental needs referring to the protection from harm and assurance of physiological and psychological wellbeing.

Humanistic Personality

A psychological perspective that emphasizes individual growth, self-actualization, and the concept of the self, viewing individuals as inherently good with potential for personal development.

Self-Understanding

An individual's awareness and comprehension of their own personality, behaviors, emotions, motivations, and beliefs.

Hierarchy Of Needs

A motivational theory in psychology comprising a five-tier model of human needs, depicted as hierarchical levels within a pyramid.