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:

Schachter (1959)

Refers to the study by Stanley Schachter which explored the phenomenon of social affiliation under conditions of anxiety.

Misery Loves Company

A saying that suggests people who are unhappy may get some consolation from knowing others are unhappy too.

Fight-Or-Flight Theory

A physiological theory that explains how animals and humans respond to threat or danger with a primary physiological reaction to either fight or flee.

Tend-And-Befriend Theory

A stress response theory proposing that, under stress, individuals (particularly women) are predisposed to nurturing activities and seeking social support.