Name some physical characteristics of Turner's Syndrome
Female, Small hands, short in height, Prepubescent in looks
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Name some psychological characteristics of Turner's Syndrome
Difficulties with spatial awareness
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Name some psychological characteristics of Kleinfelter's Syndrome
Poor language skills, behavioural issues, passive temperament
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Name some physical characteristics of Kleinfelter's Syndrome
Biologically male, small testicles, lack of facial hair, lack of pubic hair
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Contribution to the nature-nurture debate- Can compare atypical with typical chromosome individuals. Could infer that it is biological.
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Environmental Explanations- could be the environment that is responsible for differences in behaviour. Immaturity in females with Turner's could be because they're treated in that manner. Therefore it is wrong to assume it is down to nature.
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Practical application- continued research likely to lead to accurate and earlier diagnosis. Australian study by Herlihy 2011, 87 individuals with Kleinfelter's showed one's who were treated and diagnosed earlier benefitted the most.
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Unusual sample- Lack of generalisability to wider population. People who look different unlikely to be treated in the same way.
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The idea of typical Vs atypical- Based on idea that there are typical gender behaviours for females and males. Based on stereotypical assumptions.
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Name some psychological characteristics of Turner's Syndrome
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Difficulties with spatial awareness
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Name some psychological characteristics of Kleinfelter's Syndrome
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Name some physical characteristics of Kleinfelter's Syndrome
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