Maynard Was Born a Boy

question 102

Multiple Choice

Maynard was born a boy.He strongly identifies himself with his biological sex and feels agitated whenever people mock him for having feminine qualities.Which of the following is true of Maynard?

• A)He most likely identifies himself as a transgender.
• B)He is most likely suffering from gender pedophilia.
• C)He is most likely suffering from gender dysphoria.
• D)He most likely identifies himself as a cisgender.

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Definitions:

Confederates

Individuals who appear to be participants in a study but are actually part of the research team, used to manipulate social interactions.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true, due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

Diffusion Of Responsibility

A sociopsychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to take action or feel a sense of responsibility in the presence of a large group of people.

Likert Scale

A psychometric scale commonly used in questionnaires to gauge attitudes, values, or responses, where participants specify their level of agreement to a statement.