Nicholas believes he was born with the genitalia of the wrong sex. He believes that despite his male genitalia, he is a woman. Which disorder would Nicholas likely be diagnosed with?

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Nicholas's belief that he has been born with the wrong genitalia and identifies as a woman is characteristic of gender identity disorder. This disorder involves a mismatch between an individual's biological sex and their gender identity, causing significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. The DSM-5 has now replaced the term "Gender Identity Disorder" with "Gender Dysphoria."

Nicholas Believes He Was Born with the Genitalia of the Wrong