Sex vs Gender

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Which of the following is true about gender dysphoria?

It is a condition that can be treated with medication.
It is a condition that only affects children.
It is a diagnosis focused on distress or discomfort rather than identity. (correct)
It is a common condition affecting a significant portion of the population.

What is the prevalence rate of gender dysphoria?

80% to 90%
50% to 60%
10% to 20%
0.002% to 0.014% (correct)

Why was the diagnosis of gender identity disorder changed to gender dysphoria in DSM-5?

To make it more difficult to access medical treatments.
To increase stigma associated with the condition.
To diminish stigma associated with the condition. (correct)
To make it easier to diagnose.

What are adolescents and adults with gender dysphoria at increased risk for?

Anxiety, depression, and suicidal behaviors (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of diagnosing gender dysphoria?

To diminish stigma associated with the condition (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the diagnosis of gender dysphoria in children and in adolescents and adults?

There are separate criteria for children and adolescents/adults. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the prevalence rates of gender dysphoria?

They are likely underestimated due to capturing data in specialty clinics. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of changing the name of the diagnosis of gender identity disorder to gender dysphoria?

To help individuals access medical treatments and insurance coverage. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical focus of a diagnosis of gender dysphoria?

Distress or discomfort (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is necessary to access medical treatments for gender dysphoria?

A diagnosis (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the biological indicators of male and female as they relate to sex chromosomes and internal and external genitalia?

Sex (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does gender refer to?

Societal indicators of roles ascribed to boys, girls, men, and women (B) Signup and view all the answers

When does gender assignment typically occur?

At birth, following inspection of the infant’s genitalia (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is gender identity?

One’s personal experience of being a girl, boy, woman, man, or other gender (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is gender dysphoria?

The experience of dissatisfaction, anxiety, and distress associated with a gender assignment that does not match an individual’s gender identity (B) Signup and view all the answers

What might a child assigned male at birth with gender dysphoria prefer?

To dress in traditional girls’ clothing (B) Signup and view all the answers

What might a young person with gender dysphoria do when signs of puberty appear?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might individuals with gender dysphoria seek?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

At what age was Jazz Jennings diagnosed with gender dysphoria?

Five (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mismatch between gender assignment and gender identity referred to as?

Gender dysphoria (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a risk factor associated with gender dysphoria?

Low self-esteem (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of diagnosing gender dysphoria?

To access medical treatments (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the prevalence rate of gender dysphoria?

0.002% to 0.014% (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between the diagnosis of gender dysphoria in children and in adolescents and adults?

Different criteria (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the clinical focus of a diagnosis of gender dysphoria?

Distress or discomfort (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of changing the name of the diagnosis of gender identity disorder to gender dysphoria in DSM-5?

To diminish stigma (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might individuals with gender dysphoria seek?

Counseling (B) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about the prevalence rates of gender dysphoria?

They may be modest underestimates (A) Signup and view all the answers

What might a young person with gender dysphoria do when signs of puberty appear?

Seek medical intervention (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of diagnosing gender dysphoria?

To access medical treatments (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the distinction between sex and gender?

Sex refers to the biological indicators of male and female, while gender refers to societal indicators of roles. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is gender identity?

The personal experience of being a girl, boy, woman, man, or other gender. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is gender dysphoria?

The experience of dissatisfaction, anxiety, and distress associated with a gender assignment that does not match an individual’s gender identity. (C) Signup and view all the answers

When does gender assignment typically occur?

During infancy (A) Signup and view all the answers

What might a child assigned male at birth with gender dysphoria prefer?

Dressing in traditional girls’ clothing, showing strong interest in feminine role models, and playing with dolls and kitchen sets (B) Signup and view all the answers

What might a young person with gender dysphoria do when signs of puberty appear?

All of the above (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mismatch between gender assignment and gender identity referred to as?

Gender dysphoria (D) Signup and view all the answers

What might individuals with gender dysphoria seek?

Both sex reassignment surgery and hormone-suppressing medications (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of diagnosing gender dysphoria?

To provide individuals with gender dysphoria access to medical treatments (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can be inferred about gender dysphoria?

It is a common condition (D) Signup and view all the answers

Gender dysphoria

A diagnosis focused on the distress or discomfort an individual experiences due to their assigned gender not aligning with their internal gender identity.

Sex

The biological indicators of male and female, including sex chromosomes, internal genitalia, and external genitalia.

Gender

The societal indicators of roles, behaviors, and expectations assigned to individuals based on their perceived gender.