Pat's genotype is XY,but at birth his parents decided that Pat's genitals looked more female than male.They then changed his name to Patricia and raised him as a girl.Which of the following influences on Pat's gender development would result from the events Pat experienced after his birth?

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Pat's gender development was primarily influenced by social factors, as he was raised as a girl and likely socialized accordingly. His genetic makeup (XY) and any nongenetic prenatal influences (e.g. hormonal exposure) would not have changed as a result of this socialization.

Pat's Genotype Is XY,but at Birth His Parents Decided That