In January, Rita was beginning to perform poorly at work; she was ...

[09madisonrousseau09]

In January, Rita was beginning to perform poorly at work; she was neglecting her appearance, becoming withdrawn, and exhibiting odd behaviors. In June, Rita showed the fullblown symptoms of schizophrenia. Her behavior in January can be considered p
 
  which phase of the disorder?
 
  a. active
  b. residual
  c. prodromal
  d. undifferentiated

Question 2

Explain what cases of pseudohermaphroditi sm tell us about what factors influence the development of gender identity.
 
  Answer:

[huda]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: c.

Answer to Question 2

Pseudohermaphrodites are genetically male but are born with ambiguous genitalia. Prenatally, they are exposed to male hormones, but the effects of these hormones are not apparent until adolescence, when the individual begins to show male sex characteristics. Many of these people are raised as girls, but then make an easy transition to a male gender identity at adolescence. This suggests that prenatal sex hormones, rather than how the person is raised or socialized, determine later gender identity.

[09madisonrousseau09]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[laurnthompson]

Excellent