Alex Says That He Is a Boy but When He

question 37

Multiple Choice

Alex says that he is a boy but when he grows up he is going to be a girl. Alex does not yet understand:

• A) gender stability.
• B) gender constancy.
• C) gender schema.
• D) gender difference.

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Definitions:

Amygdala

A crucial part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotional processing, memory, and decision-making, playing a key role in responses to threats and rewards.

Higher Brain Regions

Complex areas of the brain involved in advanced functions such as decision-making, reasoning, and emotional regulation.

Medulla

An area of the brainstem responsible for controlling vital functions like breathing and heart rate.

Cerebellum

A brain structure located at the base of the skull that is involved in coordinating voluntary movements, balance, and posture.