To generalize about older women is a challenge because Question 21 options: the

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To generalize about older women is a challenge because

Question 21 options:

the older female population is diverse

one's age can only be defined chronologically

a woman's physical, biological, and social age may be different

a and c

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Question 22 (1 point)

Compared to older European American women, women from minority groups are

Question 22 options:

more likely to live in poverty

more likely to have adequate pension plans

are less likely to work in midlife

a and c

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Question 23 (1 point)

Which of the following is not related to menopause?

Question 23 options:

change in bone density

loss of estrogen

hot flashes

improved skin texture

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Question 24 (1 point)

At retirement midlife women whose self-concept was strongly influenced by their career roles

Question 24 options:

have difficulty adapting to retirement

cope comfortably with the transition

attempt suicide more frequently than women who have remained in a home-making role

all of the above

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Question 25 (1 point)

During the years of midlife, women

Question 25 options:

begin to communicate less with male siblings

have more infrequent contact with female siblings

experience increased affection and closeness with siblings

a and c

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Question 26 (1 point)

Most educated women perceive midlife

Question 26 options:

as a positive segment of their life cycle

as a time to withdraw form the restrictions of the work world

as a time when their sense of power declines

all of the above

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Question 27 (1 point)

Midlifers may experience all of the following transitions except

Question 27 options:

retirement

loss of family, intimate others, and friends

increased cognitive ability

changes in personal appearance

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Question 28 (1 point)

The most common form of dementia is:

Question 28 options:

forgetfulness

senility

Alzheimers disease

Parkinsons disease

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Question 29 (1 point)

Deaths of older women compared to younger woman are viewed as:

Question 29 options:

more tragic

their time

the same

less tragic

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Question 30 (1 point)

In general, society views sexual activity in later life adults as:

Question 30 options:

normal, well into the 90s

healthy activity for couples

inappropriate

easy to achieve

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Question 31 (1 point)

Which of the following is not true about physiological changes in sexuality with aging?

Question 31 options:

a reduction of vaginal elasticity and lubrication

a thinning of vaginal walls

less intense orgasmic contractions

a thickening of vaginal walls

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Question 32 (1 point)

The greatest problem faced by post-midlife women today is:

Question 32 options:

osteoporosis

menopause

mental illness

inadequate income

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Question 33 (1 point)

Compared to their male counterparts, older womens health status is characterized as:

Question 33 options:

they are healthier

they are more likely to face non-fatal chronic conditions

they experience fewer days of restricted activity and disability

they are less likely to take curative action when they are ill

a)

the older female population is diverse

b)

one's age can only be defined chronologically

c)

a woman's physical, biological, and social age may be different

d)

a and c

Explanation / Answer

Answer - 21

Option C - their ages (the social age) vary with condition they live in. Thu generalisation is not possible.

Answer - 22

Option D - even though not to the leve of povety, they may have less resources and inadequacy.

Answer - 23

Option D - as a part of loss of estrogen - even even skin texture starts to deteriorate.

Answer - 24

Option A - as their major time was given to their carrer after retirement it would be difficult for them to deal with the transition.

Answer - 25

Option C - This is seen because of the increased amount of time available (may be after retiement) and also a thought of losing them any time soon.

Answer - 26

Option B - as it seems that they have spent enough time with the work world, after midlife is their time to relax.

Answer - 27

Option C - cognitive ability tends to decrease.

Answer - 28

Option A - this is due to lack of attention to all details.

Answer - 29

Option D - because birth and death at old age is a part of life that cannot be prevented.

Answer - 30

Option B&C - some consider it good, whereas others donot approve of it.

Answer - 31

Option B - thinning of vaginal walls is an effect of reduced levels of estrogen.

Answer - 32

Option A - though menopause is also one very major problem, osteoporosis is greater as it is more difficult to cope with.

Answer - 33

Option B - as they tend to be weaker.

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