Kirby began masturbating in early adolescence while looking at pictures of women in a catalogue. In young adulthood, Kirby started buying items of women's clothing that he would first handle while masturbating, and then wear while masturbating. Because Kirby has such a strong connection between women's clothing and sexual arousal, Kirby has difficulty becoming aroused unless he is wearing women's garments. Kirby's experience illustrates the process of _________
A) symbolic transference.
B) symbolic transformation.
C) conditioning.
D) social reinforcement.
Question 2
According to many members and supporters of the transgender community, transvestic disorder _________
A) inappropriately labels a legitimate source of sexual arousal and expression as pathological.
B) at long last recognizes a pattern of behavior that causes distress and dysfunction to many people.
C) is a major source of concern, and should be criminalized.
D) should be recognized as a disability, and people with this diagnosis should be able to qualify for financial support from the government.