Some Individuals Inherit an XX Chromosome Pattern but Are Exposed

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Multiple Choice

Some individuals inherit an XX chromosome pattern but are exposed prenatally to drugs that are converted to male hormones once in the body. These individuals are likely to

• A) physically resemble females but behaviorally act like males.
• B) look and act no differently as a result of this prenatal exposure.
• C) have masculinized genitalia at birth but lose this appearance at puberty and become indistinguishable from others.
• D) have masculinized genitalia and behave in more "masculine ways."

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Definitions:

Behaviors

Observable actions or reactions of an organism, often in response to its environment, which can be innate or learned.

Gestalt School

A psychological approach that emphasizes understanding the human mind and behavior as a whole, rather than by analyzing its parts.

Köhler

Refers to Wolfgang Köhler, a German psychologist and phenomenologist who significantly contributed to the development of Gestalt psychology.

Wertheimer

A psychologist known for his founding role in the development of Gestalt psychology, which focuses on patterns and whole forms in learning and perception.