Atypical Gender Development

Question 1

Define GID

Answer 1

1. Mismatch between sex and gender they identify with

2. In DSM/5 as a source of stress and discomfort

Question 2

Neural explaintions

Answer 2

1. Areas of the brain studied that are different in males and females
2. Bed nucleus of stria terminals is developed by 5 and 40% larger in males

Question 3

Findings of most mortem on BNST

Answer 3

1. 6 male to females found similar size to female brain

2. Similar results found when focused on neurone number

Question 4

Genetic factors of GID

Answer 4

1. 23 MZ, 21 DZ

2. 9/23 concordance of GID, 0% of DZ