The DSM-IV labeled individuals who had a strong and persistent cross-gender identification as having "gender identity disorder."

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The DSM-IV labeled individuals who had a strong and persistent cross-gender identification as having "gender identity disorder."

The DSM-5 instead describes people who are distressed at their biological genders as having "_____."

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Ivenika [448] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-02T05:54:04+03:00

Answer: gender dysphoria

Explanation:The DSM-5 instead describes people who are distressed at their biological genders as having "gender dysphoria".

Gender dysphoria is a condition whereby a person has a feelings of emotions and also psychological identity as either male or female which doesn't correlate with the person's biological sex.

Some of the symptoms of gender dysphoria are : 1. Having a strong identification with the other gender.2. Not feeling comfortable with their gender, thereby considering or prefer to be the opposite sex.