Sexual development

Question 1

Age at which gender identity usually develops

Answer 1

3-4

Question 2

Theory that suggests boys and girls learn to act differently because of the different ways they are treated by society e.g. girls are given dolls to play with and boys are given cars

Answer 2

Social learning theory of gender development

Question 3

Theory that suggests children discover their biological sex, which leads to identification with a group and behaviour is altered to conform with the group

Answer 3

Cognitive developmental theory

Question 4

Normal sexual behaviours at aged <4

Answer 4

Exploring genitals through touch
Trying to touch women’s breasts
Exposing themselves
Attempting to see other exposed people

Question 5

Normal sexual behaviours aged 4-6

Answer 5

Stimulating masturbation
Kissing
Holding hands
Exploring private parts with others e.g. playing doctor
Talking about genitals but without full understanding

Question 6

Normal sexual behaviours aged 7-12

Answer 6

Masturbation in private
Playing at courtship
Looking at pictures of naked people
Reluctance to discuss sexual subjects with adults
Wanting more privacy
Sexual attraction to peers

Question 7

The age at which children gain the ability to label genders and use gender labels in speech

Answer 7

18-24 months

Question 8

Percentage of pre-pubertal children showing gender dysphoria who would be expected to continue to show this into adolescence

Answer 8

15%