The case of David Reimer, who was raised as a girl but later took on a male identity, reminded researchers that
a. biology plays a significant role in gender identity
b. biology appears to play little if any role in gender identity.
c. biology plays a significant role in the gender identity of males, but not females.
d. socialization does not have any effects on gender identity.
a
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Young Tiffany is just starting puberty, and there are several changes occurring in her body. Which of the following would be an example of change in a secondary sexual characteristic?
a. development of her ovaries b. development of her breasts c. development of her vagina d. development of her uterus
Twelve-year-old Harry and his four-year-old brother Potter recently experienced the death of their mother. How are their reactions to this loss most likely to differ?
a. Potter is less likely to throw temper tantrums. b. Potter is less likely to manifest toileting difficulties. c. Harry is more likely to show disturbances in his eating behavior. d. Harry is more likely to be able to find comfort by imaging his deceased parents.
The sexually reproductive glands in females produce more _____ than they do _____.
A) estrogen; testosterone B) testosterone; estrogen C) oxytocin; testosterone D) oxytocin; estrogen
Mediation has been shown to be an effective alternative to litigation for couples who are divorcing, as reflected by
A. individual satisfaction with the process and outcome. B. better understanding of children's needs. C. both A and B D. neither A or B