The Case of David Reimer, Who Was Raised as a Girl

question 39

Multiple Choice

 The case of David Reimer, who was raised as a girl but later took on a male identity, reminded researchers that

• A) biology plays a significant role in gender identity.
• B) biology appears to play little, if any, role in gender identity.
• C) biology plays a significant role in the gender identity of males but not females.
• D) socialization does not have any effects on gender identity.

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Definitions:

Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder

A dissociative disorder characterized by recurring experiences of depersonalization, derealization, or both, disrupting a sense of self and reality.

Detached From Himself

A feeling or state in which an individual feels disengaged or disconnected from their own thoughts, feelings, or sense of identity.

Culture-Bound Syndrome

Mental health disorders found in specific cultural groups, not widely recognized or diagnosed in other cultures.

Agitation

A state of nervousness or unrest, often characterized by excessive movement or emotional upset.