Most of the Intersexed Individuals Who Have Spoken Out Publicly

question 194

Multiple Choice

Most of the intersexed individuals who have spoken out publicly have said that they recommend

• A) rearing all intersexes as "neuters," neither male nor female.
• B) avoiding all surgery until or unless an intersexed person requests it as an adult.
• C) concealing the fact of early intersexed appearance, even from intersexed people themselves.
• D) administering female hormones to intersexed children beginning at the age of 12.

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Definitions:

Ingratiation

A psychological technique aimed at making oneself more likable to others through flattery or other forms of manipulation.

Impression Management

The process through which individuals attempt to control the perceptions others have of them, usually to appear more favorable or competent.

Upward Influence

refers to the ability of lower-level employees to affect the decisions, actions, and perspectives of their higher-up managers or leaders.

Hard Influence Tactics

Strategies that use direct and forceful approaches to persuade others, often involving pressure or threats.