David Reimer's case

Definition

David Reimer's case refers to a famous psychological case study that involved a boy who was raised as a girl after a botched circumcision destroyed his penis. The case illustrates the importance of biological factors in gender identity development.

Related terms

Gender Identity:

Gender identity refers to an individual's deeply-held sense of being male or female (or something else), which may or may not correspond with the sex assigned at birth.

Nature vs. Nurture: Nature vs. nurture is an ongoing debate in psychology that explores the relative contributions of genetics (nature) and environmental influences (nurture) on human behavior and development.

Critical Period:

Critical period refers to a specific time during development when certain skills or abilities must be acquired for normal development to occur. In David Reimer's case, it highlights the critical period for gender identity development.