Gender Dysphoria Test Bank Answers Chapter 12

Chapter 12 Test Bank
 

1. When discussing gender variance, what does sex refer to? 

A. culturally associated categories of man/woman

B. biological characteristics of reproductive differences

C. how individuals refers to themselves

D. how individuals identify with social categories of gender

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 12.1 Describe the diagnostic features of gender dysphoria in children, adolescents and adults.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

2. When discussing gender variance, what does gender identity refer to? 

A. culturally associated categories of man/woman

B. biological characteristics of reproductive differences

C. how individuals refers to themselves

D. how individuals identify with social categories of gender

E. All of the given options are correct

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 12.1 Describe the diagnostic features of gender dysphoria in children, adolescents and adults.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

3. Which of these is a way for trans and gender diverse people to express their inner sense of gender? 

A. clothing

B. appearance

C. behaviour

D. changing their name

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 12.1 Describe the diagnostic features of gender dysphoria in children, adolescents and adults.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

4. The DSM-5 made significant changes to the diagnosis of ‘gender disorders’. These changes were made to: 

A. create the term ‘gender dysphoria’ to reduce stigma and emphasise the distress experienced.

B. remove gender dysphoria from sexual disorders.

C. move to a more fluid definition of gender.

D. introduce new terms to include individuals who have undergone medical gender change.

E. All of the options provided are correct.

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 12.1 Describe the diagnostic features of gender dysphoria in children, adolescents and adults.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

5. Which of the following is not part of the diagnostic features of gender dysphoria in children? 

A. desire to be another gender

B. desire for cross-gender play

C. dislike of primary/secondary sex characteristics

D. desire to be treated as another gender

E. None of the provided options is correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 12.1 Describe the diagnostic features of gender dysphoria in children, adolescents and adults.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

6. What is the main point of controversy surrounding the inclusion of gender dysphoria in the DSM-5?

A. That classifications are changing too quickly and it is hard for healthcare systems to keep up.

B. That there is no evidence-based health care to support people diagnosed with gender dysphoria.

C. The need to declassify gender dysphoria and remove it from the diagnostic classification system.

D. That there is a need for more research and more advocacy on gender variance.

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 12.1 Describe the diagnostic features of gender dysphoria in children, adolescents and adults.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

7. When conducting a differential diagnosis for gender dysphoria, which of the following is not a diagnosis that should be considered? 

A. transvestic disorder

B. psychotic disorders

C. depression

D. body dysmorphic disorder

E. dissociative identity disorder

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 12.1 Describe the diagnostic features of gender dysphoria in children, adolescents and adults.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

8. Which of the following is not one of the difficulties in determining the prevalence of gender dysphoria in the Australian population? 

A. Individuals that identify as trans or gender diverse are a heterogenous group.

B. More research and information is needed to inform government and non-government programs.

C. Lack of uniformity in definitions within and between disciplines.

D. The varying degree to which trans and gender diverse individuals seek treatment.

E. The varying degree to which transgender people identify on the gender spectrum.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 12.2 Describe current understandings of the epidemiology of gender dysphoria and associated mental health concerns.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

9. According to the American Psychological Association (2013), what is the estimated persistence of gender dysphoria from childhood to adulthood? 

A. 2.2–50 per cent

B. 10

C. 1.2–7.3 per cent

D. 1–2 per cent

E. 3–75 per cent

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 12.3 Describe current understandings of the aetiology of gender dysphoria.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

10. What is the reason that many trans and gender diverse individuals experience dysfunction? 

A. medical problems associated with gender dysphoria

B. distress associated with gender variance

C. onset of gender dysphoria during adolescence

D. social rejection, stigma and violence

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 12.3 Describe current understandings of the aetiology of gender dysphoria.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

11. Between what ages have children been shown to develop gender constancy? 

A. 12 months and 18 months

B. 2 and 7 years

C. 3 and 9 years

D. 7 and 12 years

E. None of the given options is correct.

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 12.3 Describe current understandings of the aetiology of gender dysphoria.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

12. What is the predominant view today about the factors that influence gender identity formation? 

A. psychological and social processes

B. brain sex theories

C. structural brain differences

D. an interaction between biological, psychological and social forces

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 12.3 Describe current understandings of the aetiology of gender dysphoria.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

13. What is the strongest evidence for the theory of gender identity changes due to in utero hormones? 

A. organisation/activation theory

B. people who have disordered sexual development due to variations in androgen production

C. the effect of prenatal exposure to testosterone

D. adult variation in androgen, testosterone and oestrogen

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Hard
Learning Objective: 12.3 Describe current understandings of the aetiology of gender dysphoria.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

14. Which is not a recommended treatment option for individuals with gender dysphoria? 

A. voice and communication therapy

B. psychotherapy

C. gender expression and role

D. gender identity realignment

E. management of reproductive health

Blooms: Analysis
Difficulty: Medium
Learning Objective: 12.4 Describe current understandings of the treatment options available for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

15. Which of the following is a guiding principle in the treatment guidelines for gender dysphoria? 

A. individualise treatment

B. avoid harm

C. use appropriate language

D. be respectful

E. All of the given options are correct.

Blooms: Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Learning Objective: 12.4 Describe current understandings of the treatment options available for individuals experiencing gender dysphoria.
Topic: Gender Dysphoria/Gender Identity Disorder (GID)
 

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