Question 1

In transgendered individuals, gender dysphoria is ___________.

Accepted Answer

Gender dysphoria is not always present in transgender individuals. While it is common for transgender individuals to experience gender dysphoria, there are individuals who do not experience distress or discomfort with their gender identity. Gender dysphoria is also not specific to either males or females, as individuals of any gender identity can experience it.

Question 2

Which of the following is a key feature of gender dysphoria in childhood?

Accepted Answer

A key feature of gender dysphoria in childhood is a strong desire to have the physical characteristics associated with one's experienced gender, which can include a desire for hormones or surgery to change one's body. Children with gender dysphoria may also express a dislike or discomfort with their current sexual anatomy. Wearing clothing or playing with toys associated with their experienced gender may be a way for children to express their gender identity and alleviate dysphoria, but these behaviors alone are not necessarily indicative of gender dysphoria.

Question 3

The term gender identity disorder was replaced in DSM-5 with a new diagnostic term, gender dysphoria, to emphasize which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The term gender dysphoria was introduced to focus on the distress and discomfort experienced by individuals whose gender identity is incongruent with their designated gender, rather than pathologizing their identity itself.

Question 4

Which of the following are societal expectations of behavior appropriate for men and women?

Accepted Answer

Gender roles refer to the societal expectations of how men and women should behave, dress, and interact based on their gender. Sex roles refer to the biological differences between men and women that influence their behavior. Transgender roles and dysphoria roles are not societal expectations of behavior and are instead related to a person's gender identity or mental health.

Question 5

The term ____refers to the biological division between males and females of a species.

Accepted Answer

The term "sex" refers to the biological division between males and females of a species. "Gender" refers to the socially constructed roles, behaviors, and expectations associated with being male or female. "Homosexuality" and "heterosexuality" refer to sexual attraction and orientation.

Question 6

Jayne Thomas had gender reassignment surgery because______.

Accepted Answer

The passage states that Jayne Thomas had been uncomfortable with her male sex, indicating she experienced gender dysphoria and desired to transition to a female identity. The other options are not mentioned in the passage.

Question 7

In ______, there is a conflict between one's anatomic sex and one's gender identity.

Accepted Answer

Gender dysphoria is the condition where an individual experiences a conflict between their anatomic sex and their gender identity. This can lead to distress and impairment in daily functioning. A gay or lesbian sexual orientation refers to a person's sexual attraction to individuals of the same gender, and does not necessarily involve a conflict between gender identity and anatomic sex. Bisexual sexual orientation refers to a person's attraction to individuals of both genders and does not automatically relate to gender dysphoria. Transvestic fetishism refers to a sexual arousal derived from cross-dressing, but it is not synonymous with gender dysphoria.

Question 8

Your text suggests that the distress that transgendered persons experience is not a direct consequence of inner conflicts over their sexual orientation, but is_________________________.

Accepted Answer

The text states that transgendered persons experience distress due to the negative treatment they receive from others, which indicates that it is not solely their inner conflicts over their sexual orientation that causes their distress.

Question 9

Which of the following persons is most likely to undergo sex-reassignment surgery?

Accepted Answer

Transsexual people typically experience a strong and persistent sense of identification with the opposite gender, which can lead to significant distress and impairment in their daily lives. Sex-reassignment surgery is often considered as a treatment option for such individuals to align their physical appearance with their gender identity. Gay, lesbian, bisexual individuals, as well as those with transvestic fetishism, do not necessarily desire or require sex-reassignment surgery for their identities or preferences.

Question 10

The term gender identity disorder was replaced in DSM-5 with which of the following new diagnostic term?

Accepted Answer

The term gender identity disorder was replaced with gender dysphoria in DSM-5. Gender dysphoria is characterized by distress or discomfort with one's assigned gender and a strong desire to be treated as the opposite gender.

Question 11

Some preliterate societies in Africa and South America view ______ as deviant.

Accepted Answer

Kissing is considered deviant in some preliterate societies in Africa and South America due to cultural norms and perceptions of intimacy and hygiene.

Question 12

Timmy is a nine-year-old boy who thinks that he should have been born a girl and who likes to wear girls' clothes and play with dolls. He gets teased and criticized a great deal. Which statement is most likely to fit Timmy's situation?

Accepted Answer

Timmy's behavior and feelings indicate gender dysphoria, a condition in which a person experiences distress due to a mismatch between their biological sex and their gender identity. This is a real and diagnosable condition recognized by mental health professionals. Timmy may benefit from supportive therapy and may ultimately decide to transition to live as a girl. It is important for Timmy to be accepted and supported by those around him, rather than teased and criticized.

Question 13

Transgender individuals are also referred to as __________.

Accepted Answer

Transgender individuals are also referred to as transsexuals, as they identify as a gender that is different from the sex they were assigned at birth. Transvestites refer to individuals who dress in clothing typically associated with the opposite gender, but may not necessarily identify as transgender. Homosexuals and bisexuals refer to individuals who are attracted to the same gender and both genders, respectively, and do not necessarily identify as transgender.

Question 14

__________ is a psychosocial concept distinguishing maleness from femaleness.

Accepted Answer

Gender refers to the socially and culturally constructed roles, behaviors, and attributes that a given society considers appropriate for men and women. It goes beyond biological differences between males and females (sex) and includes attitudes, expectations, and identities linked to masculinity and femininity.

Question 15

Before her gender reassignment surgery, Jayne Thomas had done all of the following

Accepted Answer

The answer of Before her gender reassignment surgery, Jayne Thomas...

Question 16

The textbook suggests ______ give us reason to question the validity of conceptualizing a transgender identity as a type of psychological disorder.

Accepted Answer

The textbook suggests that cultural variations in gender roles and identities give us reason to question the validity of conceptualizing a transgender identity as a type of psychological disorder. This implies that transgender identity may be more of a social construct than a psychological disorder. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Biological similarities between males and females (option B) may not necessarily be relevant to the discussion of transgender identity. The increase in rates of homosexuality (option C) does not necessarily relate to transgender identity, and the decrease of male birth rates in the human species (option D) does not have any bearing on the validity of conceptualizing transgender identity as a type of psychological disorder.

Question 17

People with a __________have the psychological sense of belonging to one gender while possessing the sexual organs of the other.

Accepted Answer

People with a transgender identity identify with a gender that is different than the sex assigned to them at birth. This can manifest in a variety of ways, including having a psychological sense of belonging to one gender while possessing the sexual organs of the other. Homosexuality refers to sexual attraction to one's own gender, not gender identity. Transvestite identity refers to dressing in clothing typically associated with the opposite gender. Sex organ differentiation refers to the process of sexual development in utero that leads to the formation of male or female reproductive organs.

Question 18

After her gender reassignment, Jayne Thomas found that her forceful and impassioned presentations in her work as a banking consultant were viewed as ______ in comparison
To presentations that she had made as a man.

Accepted Answer

This question implies that Jayne Thomas's presentations, which were once seen positively, are now viewed negatively due to her gender reassignment. The term "liabilities" suggests that her forceful and impassioned presentations are now considered a disadvantage or a negative aspect in her professional environment, reflecting societal biases and stereotypes about gender.

Question 19

Gender dysphoria often begins during which period of the lifespan?

Accepted Answer

Gender dysphoria often begins during childhood, typically around the ages of 2-4. This is when children begin to develop a sense of their own gender identity and may experience discomfort or confusion if their gender identity does not match the gender they were assigned at birth. While gender dysphoria can also develop later in life, such as in adolescence or adulthood, childhood is the most common period for its onset.

Question 20

Our psychological sense of being male or female is called our ______.

Accepted Answer

Gender identity refers to our psychological sense of being male or female. Sex role refers to the behaviors and attitudes that society considers appropriate for males and females. Sexual orientation refers to the gender(s) to which a person is attracted. Sexual preference is a less commonly used term that generally refers to a person's preferred sexual activities or desires.

Quiz 10: Disorders Involving Gender and Sexuality