What effects does CAH appear to have on childhood behavior? Check all correct options for full credit.
a. Girls who have CAH develop gender roles that are intermediate between those of girls and boys who do not have CAH.
b. Boys who have CAH develop gender roles that are intermediate between those of girls and boys who do not have CAH.
c. Girls with the classic form of CAH prefer stereotypical boys toys more frequently than do girls who do not have CAH.
d. Boys who have CAH create drawings that incorporate many of the motifs found in the drawings of girls who do not have CAH.
Answer: Correct answer is (C) Girls with the classic form of CAH prefers stereotypical boys more frequently than do girls who do not have CAH.
Explanation: Girls and boys with CAH (Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia) produces more androgen, even before they are born. Because androgen is a male harmone, it alters the development of a gor with CAH. It has been observed that the girls, who are exposed to the elevated levels of androgen prenatally by CAH, shows a increased tendency in masculine-typical play behaviours, that includes toy preference. The drawings of girls with CAH are more observed to have bisexual characterstics
What effects does CAH appear to have on childhood behavior? Check all correct options for full credit. a. Girls who have CAH develop gender roles that are intermediate between those of girls and boys...