Question

435. Gender-identity disorders involve:

(A) Th e use of unconventional sexual tendencies
(B) Th e desire to dress like individuals of the opposite sex
(C) Homosexual tendencies
(D) Th e rejection of one's biological gender
(E) Th e rejection of gender-related stereotypes

Answer 1

Gender identity disorders, now known as gender dysphoria in DSM-5, describe the distress experienced by individuals whose gender identity does not match their assigned gender at birth, instead of implying any disordered state.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gender identity disorders are now more appropriately referred to as gender dysphoria which is recognized in the DSM-5. This term is used to describe individuals whose gender identity does not align with the gender they were assigned at birth.

Gender dysphoria must persist for at least six months and cause significant distress or dysfunction to meet the diagnostic criteria.

It's important to note that the term 'gender identity disorder' is outdated and considered offensive by many gender-variant individuals as it implies a disorder, whereas gender dysphoria does not imply a disordered state but rather focuses on the distress that may come with the incongruence between one's experienced gender and assigned gender.