A baby boy had reconstructive surgery to have his severely damaged penis removed, and thereafter, he was raised as a girl. He rejected this female role as a teenager, providing evidence that
A. gender assignment works when the social support is increased.
B. gender identity may be rooted in biological features.
C. gender identity occurs in early childhood.
D. gender identity requires more counseling.
Answer: B
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What do the drugs Lupron and Depo-Provera have in common?
A. They are medications used for men with erectile dysfunction. B. They are the only drugs proven to increase sexual desire. C. They are drugs used to modify the feelings and thoughts of transsexuals. D. They are drugs used to chemically castrate sex offenders.
Which parts of the forebrain are sometimes described as the "executive center" and can be likened to the central processing unit of a computer?
a. frontal lobes b. temporal lobes c. reticulartal lobes d. parietal lobes e. occipital lobes
Bonding is
a. an alternative term used for an attachment. b. a biologically-based connection between infant and parent. c. the result of skin-to-skin contact between infant and caregiver. d. absolutely essential for later development.
A portion of a research report says, "Gifted children—those under 14 and with an IQ over 130—are more likely to be popular than less-gifted children. Furthermore, their popularity is related to stronger social skills, and this ability is evident with adults as well as with children.". What portion of the statement illustrates an operational definition? a. Gifted children are under 14 and
score more than 130 on IQ tests. b. Gifted children are more likely to be popular. c. Gifted children's popularity is due to stronger social skills. d. Gifted children's social skills are evident with adults as well as with children.