The Fact That Trying to Assign Gender Is Not Always

question 68

Multiple Choice

The fact that trying to assign gender is not always successful suggests that

• A)the surgery was not performed early enough.
• B)the child did not receive follow-up hormones during childhood and adolescence.
• C)prenatal hormones may cause the genitals to mature differently as the child reaches puberty.
• D)the best course of treatment for intersexual persons may be different for different persons.

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Definitions:

Generalized Anxiety Disorder

A mental health disorder characterized by persistent and excessive worry about various aspects of life, not limited to just one specific issue.

Nervous

Characterized by or experiencing a state of unease, anxiety, or apprehension.

Eating Disorder

Psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits, which significantly impact health and daily functioning, including anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

Overcontrolled/Constrictive

Personality characteristics involving excessive restraint, control over impulses, and avoidance of risks or spontaneity.