POST MENOPAUSAL SEXUALITY ISSUES IN
THE MATURING AND OLDER ADULT EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION
●● What is a developmental task?
Answer: A skill that must be completed during a stage of development
for development to continue.
●● What does geriatrics refer to?
Answer: The care of aging people.
●● What is gerontology?
Answer: The study of the aging process.
●● How is growth defined in the context of aging?
Answer: The physical changes that are measured and occur in a steady,
orderly manner.
●● What is the age range for late adulthood?
Answer: 65 years of age and older.
, ●● What are common psychological changes in late adulthood?
Answer: Changes in self-esteem, self-image, self-worth, and
independence.
●● What is menopause?
Answer: The time when menstruation stops and menstrual cycles end;
there has been at least 1 year without a menstrual period.
●● Why is sexuality important throughout life?
Answer: It affects a person's feelings, attitudes, and behaviors about
gender identity and sexual behavior.
●● What is one of the major social changes that occurs during
retirement?
Answer: Retirement often leads to reduced income.
●● What is a common role reversal that can occur in aging?
Answer: Children may become caregivers for their aging parents.
●● What are some emotional needs that arise after the death of a
partner?
Answer: Feelings of loneliness and emptiness.
THE MATURING AND OLDER ADULT EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS FULL
SOLUTION
●● What is a developmental task?
Answer: A skill that must be completed during a stage of development
for development to continue.
●● What does geriatrics refer to?
Answer: The care of aging people.
●● What is gerontology?
Answer: The study of the aging process.
●● How is growth defined in the context of aging?
Answer: The physical changes that are measured and occur in a steady,
orderly manner.
●● What is the age range for late adulthood?
Answer: 65 years of age and older.
, ●● What are common psychological changes in late adulthood?
Answer: Changes in self-esteem, self-image, self-worth, and
independence.
●● What is menopause?
Answer: The time when menstruation stops and menstrual cycles end;
there has been at least 1 year without a menstrual period.
●● Why is sexuality important throughout life?
Answer: It affects a person's feelings, attitudes, and behaviors about
gender identity and sexual behavior.
●● What is one of the major social changes that occurs during
retirement?
Answer: Retirement often leads to reduced income.
●● What is a common role reversal that can occur in aging?
Answer: Children may become caregivers for their aging parents.
●● What are some emotional needs that arise after the death of a
partner?
Answer: Feelings of loneliness and emptiness.
