Keith is diagnosed with transsexualism (gender dysphoria). How is the therapist likely to explain his disorder?
a. You cross-dress because it allows you to experience sexual arousal.
b. As a child, you over-identified with your strong and independent father.
c. We will probably find that your mother encouraged you to dress up like a girl and may have punished him for being aggressive.
d. Your parents must have discouraged your development of autonomy.
Question 2
Which of the following is considered to be a biological influence of gender dysphoria?
a. abnormal levels of testosterone
b. excessive amounts of certain neurotransmitters
c. lack of development in certain brain structures
d. stress-related organ dysfunction
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