When someone's biological sex does not match their gender identity, they may be experiencing which phenomenon?

Correct answer: D. Gender identity disorder

  • A. Transexual identity
  • B. Communicative disorder
  • C. Sexual dysfunction
  • D. Gender identity disorder

Explanation

The older term gender identity disorder was used when a person’s experienced gender did not correspond to assigned sex; current diagnostic language generally uses gender dysphoria, and transgender identity is not itself a disorder. Among the listed choices, D is the intended historical answer.

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