Is Having a Gender Variant Identity More Likely Caused by Nature-

question 48

Multiple Choice

Is having a gender variant identity more likely caused by nature- or nurture-related factors?

• A)Nature.Gender variant disorder almost always reflects hormonal abnormalities.
• B)Nurture.Gender variant disorder almost always stems from abusive or pathological parenting.
• C)Gender variant disorder probably reflects an interaction between nature and nurture.
• D)Psychologists have not examined gender variant disorder enough to know.

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Definitions:

Social Cognitive Theory

A theory that emphasizes the importance of observational learning, imitation, and modeling in behavior.

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that attempts to describe personality based on the presence and intensity of various traits, or consistent patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior.

Behaviorism

A theory of learning based on the idea that all behaviors are acquired through conditioning.

Reasonably Stable Patterns

Regular or consistent behaviors, thoughts, or emotions that remain relatively unchanged over time.