atypical sex chromosomes

• What are Klinefelter’s syndrome characteristics?

  Tall stature, reduced body hair, gynecomastia
• What cognitive difficulties are associated with Klinefelter’s syndrome?

  Language difficulties and mild learning disabilities
• What are the characteristics of Turner’s syndrome?

  Short stature, webbed neck, lack of menstrual cycles
• What cognitive challenges do individuals with Turner’s syndrome face?

  Struggles with spatial awareness and social relationships
• What are the strengths of studying atypical sex chromosome patterns?

  • Isolates effects of specific chromosomes
  • Provides evidence for biological influences
  • Highlights cognitive deficits linked to chromosomes
• What is a limitation of studying atypical sex chromosome patterns?

  Sample sizes are often small and unrepresentative