Case Study Research Has Shown That the Accidental Removal of the Penis

question 71

Multiple Choice

Case study research has shown that the accidental removal of the penis of an infant boy, followed by rearing as a girl,

• A) changes his gender identity from male to female immediately.
• B) changes his gender identity from male to female at puberty.
• C) increases his aggressiveness.
• D) generally does not modify the gender identity away from male.
• E) Both c and d

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Definitions:

Spotlight Effect

The cognitive bias where an individual overestimates how much others notice their appearance or behavior.

Self-efficacy

An individual's belief in their capacity to perform tasks needed to realize specific results.

Collectivist Self

An aspect of self-identity that is defined and valued by in-group relationships, prioritizing the group over the individual.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control, often emphasizing personal independence and self-reliance.