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.
medical definition of transgender of relating to or being a person as a transsexual or a transvestite who identifies with or expresses a gender identity that differs from the one which corresponds to the person s sex at birth