Unit 6

CHAPTER 7 - Love, Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age

Learning Objectives
Things To Do For This Unit
Readings & Assignments
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Learning Objectives

After reading this chapter, students should be able to:

Recognize the prevalent attitudes and beliefs about sex and love in old age that frequently affect an older persons sexuality.
Define the age-related physiological changes that may alter the nature of older mens and womens sexual response and performance.
Know that the above changes do not necessarily interfere with their overall experience of sexuality.
Recognize gay and lesbian relationships.
Examine the importance of late-life affection, love and intimacy.
Understand the implications for families and professionals who work with older people.

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Things To Do For This Unit

Quiz 1 is due this week.
Complete the assignments below

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Readings & Assignments

Chapter 7 - Love, Intimacy and Sexuality in Old Age
Look over the summaries of the Chapters in the Final Review
Viewing Lesson 4 -- Love, Intimacy and Sexuality

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Quiz 1 covers Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 15. It is worth 50 points (25 questions at 2 points each). All quizzes are open book. It is best to click on View Quiz 1, print the quiz and choose the correct answers before attempting to take the quiz online. After you decide your answers, click on Take Quiz 1 and submit your answers. You will be allowed to take the quiz only one time. Quiz results will be e-mailed to you immediately after you have submitted your quiz. If you do not get your results via e-mail, resubmit the quiz. If you have difficulties taking the quiz, call the testing office (714) 241-6216.

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Unit 6

Learning Objectives

Things To Do For This Unit

Readings & Assignments

Online Activities