The Psychodynamic Explanation of Gender (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory of gender dysphoria?
Who proposed the psychoanalytic theory of gender dysphoria?
Ovesey and Person
What does the psychoanalytic theory emphasise as causing gender dysphoria?
What does the psychoanalytic theory emphasise as causing gender dysphoria?
Social relationships within the family
According to the theory, what causes gender dysphoria in biological males?
According to the theory, what causes gender dysphoria in biological males?
Extreme separation anxiety
When does the separation anxiety occur according to the theory?
When does the separation anxiety occur according to the theory?
Before establishment of gender identity
What does the boy fantasise about to alleviate anxiety?
What does the boy fantasise about to alleviate anxiety?
Symbiotic fusion with his mother
Who provided supporting evidence for the psychoanalytic theory?
Who provided supporting evidence for the psychoanalytic theory?
Stoller
What did Stoller find in his interviews with gender dysphoric biological males?
What did Stoller find in his interviews with gender dysphoric biological males?
Overly close relationships with mothers
What is a limitation of twin studies in gender dysphoria research?
What is a limitation of twin studies in gender dysphoria research?
Low concordance rates
Why are sample sizes in twin studies of gender dysphoria often small?
Why are sample sizes in twin studies of gender dysphoria often small?
Gender dysphoria is rare
How might discovering a biological basis for gender dysphoria help individuals?
How might discovering a biological basis for gender dysphoria help individuals?
Reduces feelings of responsibility or guilt
Why is labelling gender dysphoria as a mental disorder problematic?
Why is labelling gender dysphoria as a mental disorder problematic?
It suggests they are 'ill' or 'sick'
What did Reker's research suggest about gender dysphoria in assigned males?
What did Reker's research suggest about gender dysphoria in assigned males?
Absence of a father is more likely