Dysphoria Flashcards
How many people does dysphoria affect? (Dysphoria gender)
1 in 11,000
What is the diagnosis for dysphoria? (Dysphoria gender)
- ongoing identification with the opposite sex
- strong feels of discomfort with ones sex
- affects everyday life
- no other biological condition occurring at the same time
How does how does the Biosocial theory explain dysphoria? (Dysphoria gender)
The interaction between biological and psychological factors (correlation)
What does the biological explanation state about dysphoria? (Dysphoria gender)
Variations of the androgen receptor (influences testosterone production) leading to a more masculine brain structure
What did Hare et al (2009) find? (Dysphoria gender)
Analysis of gene samples from dysphorics and non-dysphorics showed a correlation between dysphorics and the androgen receptor vairiation
What did Collidge et al (2002) find? (Dysphoria gender)
62% variance in reported symptoms and 38% environmental factors
How does environmental pollution affect dysphoria? (Dysphoria gender)
Insecticide DDT contains oestrogen that males inhale and become more feminine
What did Vreugdenhil et al (2002) find? (Dysphoria gender)
Boys born to mothers who are exposed to dioxins (promote oestrogen) displayed feminine behaviour
What does the psycho-social explanation state about dysphoria? (Dysphoria gender)
Dysphoria is a mental dysfunction due to underlying biological factors
What did Coates (1991) find? (Dysphoria gender)
Cities a case study of a boy who developed gender dysphoria as a defence reaction to mothers abortion
What did Cole et al (1997) find? (Dysphoria gender)
Many psychiatric conditions displayed in gender dysphorics was no different to that in ‘normal’ individuals
What percentage of dysphorics aged 7 remain dysphoric till the age of 18? (Dysphoria gender)
88%
What is gender dysphoria? (Dysphoria gender)
Individual feels uncomfortable with their own gender, a sense of ‘being in the wrong body’
