The Case of Bruce, Who Was Surgically and Hormonally Reassigned

question 78

Multiple Choice

The case of Bruce, who was surgically and hormonally reassigned to a female identity (Brenda) , illustrates that:

• A) gender identity is not totally dependent on how one is treated
• B) gender is highly changeable if biological changes are also made
• C) how we think about our gender identity is less important than our biological sex
• D) surgical reassignment to the other sex is usually successful

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Definitions:

Minority Influence

Social influence processes whereby numerical or power minorities change the attitudes of the majority.

Asch's Study

A social psychology experiment by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the influence of group pressure on conformity.

Minority Influence

The process by which a smaller part of a group changes the attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors of the larger group, often through consistency and the quality of arguments.

Dissenters

Individuals who express opinions that are in variance with those previously, commonly, or officially expressed.