AQA A Level Psychology
Gender - Atypical Sex Patterns
Notes
Paper Reference 7182/3
PREVIEW:
TURNER’S SYNDROME:
● XO pattern (missing second X chromosome)
● Affects women, approximately 1/5000
● Physical characteristics:
○ No menstrual cycle
○ Sterile
○ Broad shield chest
○ Physically immature
○ Low set ears
○ Webbed neck
○ High waist to hip ratio
● Psychological characteristics:
○ Higher than average reading ability
○ Lower spatial, visual memory and maths skills
○ Socially immature, trouble relating to peers and fitting in
Gender - Atypical Sex Patterns
Notes
Paper Reference 7182/3
PREVIEW:
TURNER’S SYNDROME:
● XO pattern (missing second X chromosome)
● Affects women, approximately 1/5000
● Physical characteristics:
○ No menstrual cycle
○ Sterile
○ Broad shield chest
○ Physically immature
○ Low set ears
○ Webbed neck
○ High waist to hip ratio
● Psychological characteristics:
○ Higher than average reading ability
○ Lower spatial, visual memory and maths skills
○ Socially immature, trouble relating to peers and fitting in