The Development of Gender Identity Includes

question 1

Multiple Choice

The development of gender identity includes

• A) accepting self as male or female.
• B) accepting stereotypical gender behaviors as natural.
• C) rejecting behaviors associated with the other gender.
• D) trying out all types of gender-related behaviors to determine which ones are appropriate.

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Definitions:

Anxiety Disorders

Mental health disorders characterized by significant and persistent fear and anxiety, negatively impacting a person's daily functioning.

Schizophrenia

A complex, long-term medical disorder characterized by disordered thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions, leading to a disconnect from reality (psychosis).

Medical Model

A framework that views psychological disorders as the result of biological factors and treats them with medical interventions.

Abnormal Behaviour

Actions, thoughts, or emotions that are considered deviant by society's standards, potentially interfering with an individual's functioning.