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Which ideology asserts that the universe operates under causal inevitability?

  • Determinism (correct)
  • Catholic Philosophy
  • Existentialism
  • Modern Philosophy
  • According to Libertarianism, which statement is correct regarding human actions?

  • Human beings experience pure randomness in actions.
  • Free will is an illusion.
  • All actions are determined by past experiences.
  • None of the above. (correct)
  • In Catholic Philosophy, how does God influence each man's free actions?

  • Permanently constrains
  • Compels
  • Premoves (correct)
  • Motivates
  • According to Kant, which concept embodies the fundamental truth of reason?

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    What term is used to describe an objective approach to studying the mind?

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    What term refers to the universal nature of consciousness in Indian philosophy?

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    Which psychologist is credited with coining the term 'stream of consciousness'?

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    In which field did Ivan Pavlov receive the Nobel Prize?

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    What does the term 'acquisition' refer to in Pavlov's theory?

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    Which area has Pavlov's classical conditioning influenced?

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    What type of therapy is beneficial for treating phobias?

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    What does the baby’s reaction to the doorbell exemplify?

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    Which can be subjected to objective measurement according to Watson's behavioral perspective?

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    What is the purpose of the 'S-R' design in behavioral studies?

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    What principle can be used to eliminate anxiety related to mathematics?

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    What does negative reinforcement aim to achieve?

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    Which pairing correctly aligns Margaret Mahler's view with its corresponding concept?

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    Which theorist is known for the Strange Situation experiment?

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    What is the primary focus of Kohut's theory in psychological development?

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    In Herzberg's two-factor theory, which term refers to aspects that can cause dissatisfaction?

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    Which of the following concepts is most accurately described by 'the internal frame of reference'?

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    In Herzberg’s theory, which two factors are primarily identified?

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    Which quote emphasizes the value of passion in employment?

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    Which therapeutic approach emphasizes unconditional positive regard?

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    Which element is NOT typically associated with job satisfaction?

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    What core idea is central to John Bowlby's theory?

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    Which neurotransmitter is most closely associated with the endocrine system in analogy to serotonin in the nervous system?

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    What is the primary preparation function of the sympathetic nervous system?

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    Which psychological model was predominant before the emergence of positive psychology?

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    In Ayurveda, which of the following elements is NOT part of a healthy body’s balanced state?

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    Which of the following does not belong to the Vedic texts?

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    Which of the following statements accurately reflects Thomas Kuhn's contributions to the philosophy of science?

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    What defines a paradigm according to Kuhn?

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    Identify which option does not represent a paradigm shift according to Kuhn.

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    Which scenario best represents the first phase of a paradigm shift as proposed by Kuhn?

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    In cultural psychology, how is human thought and culture viewed?

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    Cultural psychologists aim to understand culture's effects on which aspect of human experience?

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    The statement that 'American culture is the most liberal culture in the world' exemplifies which concept?

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    What crucial element is missing in a scientific community during the initial phase of a paradigm shift?

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    Which pair of words best completes the definition of a paradigm?

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    Determinism

    The philosophical view that all events, including human actions, are causally determined by prior events. There is no free will.

    Libertarianism

    The philosophical view that free will exists, and that humans have the ability to make choices that are not predetermined by prior events.

    Free will

    The ability to make choices that are not predetermined by prior events.

    Stream of consciousness

    A continuous flow of thoughts, feelings, and sensations that make up a person's awareness.

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    Atman

    In Indian philosophy, the individual soul or self.

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    Brahman

    In Hinduism, the ultimate reality or universal consciousness.

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    Consciousness

    State of being aware of oneself and one's surroundings.

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    Ivan Pavlov's Nobel Prize field

    Physiology or Medicine

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    Classical Conditioning Acquisition

    Pairing an unconditioned stimulus with a conditioned stimulus

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    Classical Conditioning Impact

    Influences behavior therapy, physiology, and education.

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    Behavior Therapy Usefulness

    Phobia treatment

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    Conditioned Response (Baby and doorbell)

    Baby says 'father has come' when hearing the doorbell.

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    Observable Behavior

    Measurable actions of a person

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    Operant Conditioning Goal

    Strengthen behavior by avoiding negative consequences.

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    Positive Reinforcement (Example)

    Giving TV time for studying.

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    Negative Reinforcement (Example)

    Following diet to avoid stricter doctor regimes.

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    Herzberg's Two-Factor Theory

    A motivation theory proposing that job satisfaction and dissatisfaction are influenced by separate factors (motivators and hygiene factors).

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    Motivator Factors (Herzberg)

    Job factors that increase job satisfaction when present. These include recognition, achievement, and responsibility.

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    Hygiene Factors (Herzberg)

    Job factors associated with job dissatisfaction if absent, but having them does not motivate. Factors like company policies and salary.

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    Internal Frame of Reference (Rogers)

    An individual's subjective perception of reality.

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    Unconditional Positive Regard (Rogers)

    Acceptance and caring for others without conditions or judgments.

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    Congruence (Rogers)

    A state of harmony between a person's self-concept (how they see themselves) and reality (who they are).

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    Object Relations Theory

    Focuses on how early childhood relationships influence personality and mental health.

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    Attachment Theory (Bowlby)

    A theory that explores how early attachment relationships impact later emotional development.

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    Strange Situation Experiment (Ainsworth)

    A method to assess the quality and type of attachment between infants and caregivers.

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    Phase theory of Human Development (Mahler)

    A stage model of child development focusing on emotional and social growth within the first 3 years of life.

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    Paradigm

    A widely accepted scientific achievement that serves as a model for solving problems and guiding research within a particular field.

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    Paradigm Shift

    A major change in the fundamental concepts and assumptions within a scientific discipline.

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    Thomas Kuhn

    A philosopher of science who introduced the concept of 'paradigm shift' and argued that scientific progress is not always linear.

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    Cultural Psychology

    A field of psychology that studies how culture influences human thought and behavior.

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    Culture and Mind

    Cultural psychology argues that culture and human mind are inseparable, meaning culture heavily influences how we think and act.

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    Quantum Mechanics

    A branch of physics that studies the behavior of matter and energy at the atomic and subatomic levels.

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    Germ Theory

    The theory that diseases are caused by microscopic organisms, such as bacteria and viruses.

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    Gene Theory

    The theory that genes, which are units of heredity, determine the characteristics of an organism.

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    Theory of Relativity

    A theory developed by Albert Einstein that explains the relationship between space, time, gravity, and motion.

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    First Phase of Paradigm Shift

    According to Kuhn, this phase is characterized by a lack of agreement and scientists arguing for alternative explanations.

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    Panchamahabhuta

    The five basic elements of the universe according to Indian philosophy: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Space.

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    Dosha

    The three humors or bio energies in Ayurveda: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. Their balance is crucial for health.

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    Swastha

    Meaning 'healthy' in Sanskrit, representing a state of well-being where the individual is in harmony with their inner and outer environment.

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    Agni

    Fire, representing the digestive fire in Ayurveda. Essential for metabolism and transforming food into energy.

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    Study Notes

    Gender Psychology 2 MCQs

    • Gender stereotypes can be seen in jokes and humor, comments on women, portrayals in movies/cartoons, and news reporting
    • Prejudice is unfair treatment towards someone
    • Gender discrimination is characterized by unequal and unfair treatment

    Gender Psychology 2 MCQs (Page 2)

    • Gender discrimination in Indian households is reflected in disappointment at the birth of a female, and a desire for male children
    • Sexism refers to biased beliefs favouring one sex, stereotypes rooted in gender
    • Avoiding negative emotional responses is part of a positive outlook

    Empiricism & Rationality - Darwin to Wundt MCQs

    • A study of knowledge is called Epistemology
    • A systematic method of observation and theory building is known as Research methodology
    • Any occurrence of event based on certain laws is called Determinism

    Empiricism & Rationality - Darwin to Wundt MCQs (Page 4)

    • Knowledge is innate and gained by logic is called Rationalism
    • Incorrect answers related to the subject matter of the study

    Aristotle Quiz

    • Aristotle believes that everyone must learn Philosophy
    • Growing is not an example of rational soul
    • Common sensible, according to Aristotle, is when one can see a cat and determine if it's moving.
    • The principle of concept of human mind is the Active Mind according to Aristotle
    • Perception is the actual print of a dog.

    Plato Quiz

    • Socrates' trial made Plato distrustful of public life
    • Conflict arises in the chariot example, when horses have different goals
    • The concept of Soul is not present in Plato's work is Bipartite Division of Souls

    Plato Quiz (Page 8)

    • Knowledge about the world is about Forms only

    Socrates Quiz

    • Socrates was an ancient Greek philosopher, a teacher at Plato's academy, and a sculptor.
    • Socrates married at the age of 50(was married)
    • Socratic inquiry focuses on probing and difficult questions

    Socrates Quiz (Page 10)

    • Knowledge is contemplation, not religion, for Socrates
    • Socrates' definition of a happy man is that the happy man is virtuous and intelligent.

    Free Will Quiz

    • Determinism is the ideology that the universe's occurrences are causally inevitable
    • Libertarianism focuses on human actions having control
    • Catholic philosophy says that God motivates people towards a free action
    • Kant's truth of reason aligns with intellect

    Free Will Quiz (Page 12)

    • The example of Amar's habit of washing hands every hour is demonstrating a deliberate action

    Issues of Consciousness and Mind Body Relationship- Western thoughts MCQs

    • Wakefulness is not an altered state of consciousness
    • An objective way to study the mind is through Neurology
    • All-pervasive consciousness or universal nature is called Panpsychism
    • William James introduced Stream of Consciousness

    Issues of Consciousness and Mind Body Relationship- Western thoughts MCQs (Page 14)

    • The study of the mind and consciousness with the help of breaking down processes is called Soft problem of consciousness

    Concept of Atman MCQs

    • The basic substance of the universe, according to the Indian knowledge system, is Atman
    • Embodied Brahman is called Atma
    • A philosophical concept in the Indian tradition called Darshana.
    • The meaning of Astika Darshana is faith in God.

    Mind-body relationship- Indian perspective MCQs

    • Embodiment of primordial substance is called Atman and Brahman
    • The Indian concept of the mind is called Antahkarana
    • Decision-making is determined by the Buddhi factor, and the Ahamkara is the sense of self

    Positive Psychology - Western Perspective MCQs

    • Martin Seligman was the president of the American Psychological Association in 1998
    • The dominant model before positive psychology was the disease model
    • The author of the book "The Poverty of Affluence," is Paul Wachtel
    • The study of value-laden concepts is related to growing interest in positive psychology

    Positive Psychology- Indian perspective MCQS

    • The human body is made of Panchamahabhuta
    • Healthy body has balanced Dosha, Agni, Dhatu and Excretion
    • Healthy body is called as Swastha
    • Bright and illumination are characteristics of Sattva

    Veda and Upanishada Quiz

    • Poetry is not part of Vedatrayi (Veda)
    • Ardhamagadi is not a Veda
    • Samhita is a classified section of four Vedas
    • Swapna, Jagrat and Turiya are states of consciousness

    Darshana Quiz

    • There are 8 Darshanas in Indian Philosophy
    • Sagle Patanjali contributed to Yoga Sutras.
    • There are 3 Nastika Darshanas
    • Uttar Mimansa is also known as Vedanta
    • Charvak is not a Nastik Darshan

    Components: Theory of Karma- Indian Perspective - 1 Quiz

    • Rigveda is where Karma first appeared in Hinduism
    • Three truths mentioned in Jainism for awakening is 7, 03 (3)
    • The Buddhism Karma is seen as Cosmic Law, Thinking, Story and Imagination

    Theory of Karma- Indian Perspective -II Quiz

    • There are 6 types of Karma in Hinduism.
    • Bhakti Yoga focuses on Devotion,
    • A type of Karma not mentioned is Viveka
    • Nishkama karma means Selfless action.
    • Jnana Yoga signifies Knowledge, Versatile or Devotion.

    Feminism and Psychology 1 MCQs

    • Feminism is a political ideology
    • Phyllis Chesler’s book title is "Women and Madness"
    • "Towards Equality" Report was published in 1975
    • The group IAWS was created in 1975

    Feminism and Psychology 2 MCQs

    • The Queer Movement advocates for gay and queer individuals
    • The Stonewall riot occurred in 1969
    • The Stonewall riot is significant because it marked a turning point in the gay rights movement.
    • Intersectionality recognizes the intersection of Class, Race and Gender

    Gender Psychology 1 MCQS

    • Gender and Psychology studies the impact of gender on psychology
    • Gender role attitudes refer to individual's beliefs about desirable roles for men and women
    • Traditional gender roles are reinforced through family, friends, education, mass media and advertising
    • Gender role socialization starts at birth.
    • Gender identity is the perception of one's own gender.

    Piaget MCQs (Pages 63-66)

    • Piaget was a German psychologist who earned his PhD at a younger age
    • Piaget launched the International Centre for Genetic Epistemology in 1955.
    • Piaget's schemes are cognitive structures used for dealing with objects
    • There are 4 stages of observational learning, that are mentioned
    • Piaget believes that the teacher is a guide, not a transmitter of knowledge

    Erikson MCQs (Pages 67-68)

    • Identity vs role confusion is the crisis in the 5th stage of development
    • Generativity vs stagnation is the crisis in 7th stage of development
    • The developmental stage Rahul is in is 6th of psychosocial development

    Gestalt MCQs (Pages 69-70)

    • Physical energy around us that leads to sensation is stimulus
    • Gestalt means form or shape.
    • The process of attaching meaning to is called perception.
    • Gestalt is a reaction against structuralism.

    George Miller MCQs (Pages 71-72)

    • GPS stands for Generalized problem solver
    • George Miller's work focused on computer programming for cognition.
    • Magic Number is 7 plus or minus 2
    • The name of the computer Simon and Newell used was JOHNNIAC

    Kuhnian Perspective MCQs (Pages 73-74)

    • Thomas Kuhn's doctoral studies was in the area of philosophy of science
    • Kuhn is known for questioning traditional concepts of science and the concept "paradigm shift"
    • A paradigm is a model of problems and solutions, consisting of a set of assumptions.
    • Paradigm shift examples are Quantum mechanics, Germ theory in medicine and Gene theory in biology

    Constructivism and Cultural Psychology MCQs (Pages 75-76)

    • According to Cultural psychology, Human and culture are inseparable
    • Understanding culture influences on thought and behavior is the goal of cultural psychology
    • Cultural bias is often reflected in statements regarding cultures being far behind
    • Cultural studies can use an emic approach in looking at specific cultures.

    Sartre Quiz (Pages 77-78)

    • Existentialists see individuals carving their own destinies through decisions
    • Sartre was born in Paris in 1910
    • Sartre engaged in humanism during his philosophical work.
    • Sartre's idea of "bad faith" is the rigid belief regarding restricted views of existence and life.
    • The primary notion is "being-for-itself"

    Neurophysiology MCQs (Pages 79-80)

    • The all-or-none principle in neurons is that they either fire fully or do not fire at all, based on stimulation frequency, not fixed frequency.
    • Synaptic dysfunction can lead to conditions such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autism and Schizophrenia
    • Excitatory neurotransmitters promote neural activity and behavior because they promote action potential.

    Positive psychology- Western Perspective MCQs (Page 81)

    • Ed Diener was the president of the American Psychological Association in 1998
    • The dominant model during psychology before positive psychology was the disease model
    • The study of value-laden concepts is related to growing interest in positive psychology

    Positive Psychology- Indian perspective MCQS (Pages 82)

    • according to Indian view, the human body is made of Panchamahabhuta
    • The concept Swastha (healthy) body in Ayurveda is described using concepts of balanced body's state of Dosha, Agni, Dhatu and Excretion
    • Characteristics of bright and illumination are associated with Sattva
    • The energy aspect of Prakriti represents Agni

    Veda and Upanishada Quiz (Pages 83-84)

    • Calculation is not part of Vedatrayi
    • Ardhamagadi is not a Veda
    • Samhita is a section of Vedas.
    • The consciousness states are Swapna, Jagrat and Turiya

    Darshana Quiz (Pages 85-86)

    • There are 6 Darshanas in Indian philosophy
    • The Yoga Sutras were contributed by Sage Patanjali,
    • There are 6 Nastika Darshanas
    • Uttar Mimansa is a part of Vedanta philosophy, along with Shastra, and Samkhya is not a part of the Nastika Darshanas
    • Garuda Purana, Buddhism, and Jainism are not part of Nastika Darshanas

    Components: Theory of Karma - Indian Perspective (Pages 87-90)

    • Rigveda is where the term karma first appeared in Hinduism
    • Three important truths mentioned in Jainism for awakening is 7, 14 (14)
    • Karma in Buddhism is seen as Cosmic Law.
    • The different paths of Jnana Yoga are Knowledge, Versatile and Devotion

    Feminism and Psychology 1 & 2 MCQs (Pages 91-93)

    • Feminism is a political ideology
    • Phyllis Chesler wrote "Women and Madness". (book title).
    • "Towards Equality" Report was published in 1975.
    • IAWS is an organization founded in the year 1982
    • MAVA is a group that is Pro Feminist.
    • The Queer movement advocates for Gay and queer individuals.
    • The Stonewall Riots took place in 1969.
    • Stonewall Riots are significant for being a turning point for the gay rights movement, and for establishing the first LGBTQ+ community centre.
    • Aspects of intersectionality relate to class, race, and gender.
    • Intersectionality relates to feminism and psychology by highlighting the multiple forms of oppression that individuals can face based on diverse intersect identities.

    Gender Psychology 1 MCQs (Pages 94-95)

    • Gender and Psychology focuses on the role of gender in psychology
    • Gender role attitudes are an individual's beliefs regarding socially desirable roles for men and women
    • Traditional gender roles are reinforced by social factors such as the family, education, Mass media and Advertising
    • Gender role socialization begins at birth and continues throughout life
    • Gender identity is a perception of one's own gender

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