One of the Main Arguments Surrounding the Inclusion of Gender

question 75

Multiple Choice

One of the main arguments surrounding the inclusion of gender identity disorder in the DSM-IV-TR is

• A)that its inclusion pathologizes a natural phenomenon which is often found in the animal kingdom.
• B)that GID is more of a medical disorder than a psychological disorder.
• C)that due to its rarity,GID should be re-labeled as a sexual disorder NOS.
• D)that its inclusion encourages people to adopt behaviors of the opposite sex.

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Definitions:

Rational Man

A concept in economics and philosophy that assumes an individual acts logically and with complete information, aiming to maximize personal benefit.

Anthropomorphic Man

A concept or depiction of a human being with attributes, behaviors, or other characteristics that are typically found in animals.

Cognitive Schema

A mental framework or structure that organizes and interprets information in the brain.

Hindsight Bias

The tendency to overestimate one’s ability to have predicted an event after the outcome is known; the “I knew it all along” phenomenon.