atypical gender development

Question 1

Zhou et al

Answer 1

studied the BSTc area (bigger in males) of brain in male to female transgenders post mortem. Found BSTc similar to female brain. Shows brains are different.

Question 2

Oversey + Person

Answer 2

gender dysphoria due to extreme separation anxiety before gender identity formed. Child fantasises about symbolic fusion with mother. Child becomes mother and takes on female identity. Psychodynamic explanation of gender dysphoria.

Question 3

Coates et al

Answer 3

boy had mother with depression. Trauma from mother led to cross gender fantasy as way of coping.

Question 4

DiCeglie et al

Answer 4

boy looked after by grandmother who involved him in traditional female activities. Positive reinforcement led him to develop gender dysphoria. Behaviourist explanation.

Question 5

Liben + Bigler

Answer 5

dual pathway theory. 1st pathway gender appropriate schemas lead to gender appropriate behaviour. 2nd pathway gender attitudes affected by activity and person interests which influences gender schema so they develop non sex types schemas. Cognitive explanation.