Alex Is a Transgender Woman

question 52

Multiple Choice

Alex is a transgender woman. Although Alex's sex is male, Alex's gender identity is female. Recently while out with friends, someone said to Alex, "I would never have known you were transgender! You look just like a real woman." This statement is an example of:

• A) marginalization.
• B) separation.
• C) acculturative stress.
• D) a microaggression.

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Definitions:

Temperament

Temperament refers to the inherent aspects of an individual's personality, including mood, disposition, and adaptability, often observable in infancy and thought to be partially hereditary.

Ambivalent/Resistant

Ambivalent/Resistant is a type of attachment characterized by anxiety and uncertainty, where infants or individuals seek closeness to caregivers but resist contact or comfort due to inconsistent caregiving responses.

Disorganized

Referring to a state of confusion or disorder, lacking in structure or planning.

Infant-Father Attachment

The unique emotional bond that develops between an infant and their father, affecting the child's development and emotional well-being.