PSYB32H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Gender Dysphoria, Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder, Dysphoria
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Dsm-5 no longer identifies it as a disorder! Because people believe that they should not be stigmatized and assigned a diagnostic label labelling children with. Gid may lead to stigma to express their homosexuality. When gender identity issues begin in childhood. Child express cross-gender behaviour by dressing in opposite-sex clothes, opposite-sex playmate and engage in play that is considered to be more typical of the opposite sex they have lag in accepting a sense of gender constancy or stability. Usually recognized by parents when they are 2-4 years old. Cross-dressing less problems for women because fashion allow women to wear clothing similar to men. People with gid can also experience anxiety and depression. Gid in childhood linked with separation anxiety disorder. Dsm-5 adapted gender dysphoria when they suffer distress! Strong emphasis on gender incongruence there should be a significant distress or impairment. Gender identity may be influenced by hormones! When their testosterone is low raise as a girl.
