Gender Typing Refers to the Acquisition of

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Multiple Choice

Gender typing refers to the acquisition of

• A) an enduring sexual attraction toward members of the opposite sex.
• B) a sense of being either male or female.
• C) a traditional masculine or feminine role.
• D) secondary sex characteristics.

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Definitions:

Extended Adolescence

A phenomenon where individuals experience the transition from adolescence into adulthood over a prolonged period.

External Barriers

Obstacles or hurdles outside an individual's immediate control that prevent or hinder progress towards goals or tasks.

Social Supports

The networks of family, friends, and community that provide emotional, informational, and material assistance to individuals.

Psychosocially

Pertaining to the influence of social factors and individual psychological aspects on the well-being or mental health of a person.