The Proportion of Older Adults Engaging in Sexual Activity Compares

question 103

Multiple Choice

The proportion of older adults engaging in sexual activity compares to the proportion of younger adults engaging in sexual activity;older adults remain sexually active, including approximately ___ of men and ____ of women.

• A) 8%; 30%
• B) 45%; 75%
• C) 30%; 8%
• D) 75%; 45%

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Definitions:

Psychological Type

Refers to different categories of personality based on individuals' preferences in their cognition, behavior, and interaction with others.

Adolescent Stage

A developmental phase characterized by the transition from childhood to adulthood, involving significant physical, psychological, and social changes.

Generativity

A concern for establishing and guiding the next generation, often developed during adulthood, as described in Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development.

Middle Age

A period of human life, often considered to be roughly between the ages of 40 and 65, characterized by increased personal, professional, and societal responsibilities, and sometimes a reassessment of life's goals and achievements.