Evaluation

• Real-world application


  One strength of research into atypical chromosome patterns is its application to managing the symptoms:

  • Continued research can lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses
  • Those with Klinefelter syndrome can receive the necessary help from speech and language therapists, physiotherapists and fertility treatment
  • Those with Turner syndrome can receive the necessary help from cardiologists and obstetricians
• Nature vs nurture debate


  One strength of research into atypical chromosome patterns is its contribution to the nature vs nurture debate:

  • Gives weight to the nature side of the debate
  • However, once identified support can be put in place, contributing slightly to the nurture side
• Knowing vs not knowing


  Diagnosing atypical chromosome patterns can lead to the ethical problem of knowing vs not knowing:

  • If someone knows they have Klinefelter's or Turner's, they might see it as an explanation for their 'unusual' behaviour and they can access required treatment and support groups
  • If they do not know then it may save them from the self-fulfilling prophecy, it can pathologise normal behaviour and can lead to unnecessary treatment