PSYB32H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 14: Female Sexual Arousal Disorder, Transvestic Fetishism, Cross-Dressing
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Actions that are generally regarded as abnormal and dysfunctional are listed as sexual and gender identity disorders in the dsm-iv-tr. Know from early childhood that they are of the opposite sex. They have an aversion to same-sex clothing and activities. The evidence of their autonomy= normal genitals and the usual secondary sex characteristics doesn"t persuade them that they are what others see them to be. The majority of gid cases are diagnosed as gidnos (gender identity disorder not otherwise specified) ;the person has symptoms that meet much of the description of gid, but there are some unique features that don"t fit the criteria. When gid begins in childhood, it is associated with cross gender behaviours ie. cross- dressing, preferring opposite-sex playmates and engaging in play that is usually more typical of the opposite sex (boy playing with barbies) Gid is usually recognized by parents when the child is 2-4 years old.
