Child psychologists work exclusively with children and adolescents to diagnose and help resolve issues causing emotional or behavioral problems. Their education is the same as general psychologists, with additional emphasis on child development and behaviors. Child psychologists may choose to work in a variety of settings, and sometimes may combine work in several environments.
Key terms. Cross-dressing â Dressing in clothing that is stereotypical of the opposite sex. Gender identity disorder (GID) â A strong and lasting cross-gender identification and persistent discomfort with one's biological gender (sex) role.
Transgender, transsexual, transvestite. A transvestite is a person who dresses in a style or manner traditionally associated with the opposite sex. At the root of the word is the Latin vestire, meaning to dress. Transsexual means one who wishes to be considered by society as a member of the opposite biological sex. Some transsexuals undergo sex change operations, and some do not. Transgender is a more general term that includes transvestites, transsexuals, and anyone else who does not conform to typical gender roles.