AP Psychology
Sex Chromosome Disorders
Disorder
Gender Reassignment
Turner’s Syndrome
Kleinfelter’s Syndrome
Fragile-X Syndrome
Double Y Syndrome
Symptoms
NAME:______________
Causes
Treatment
AP Psychology Abnormal Sex Chromosome Patterns
Directions:
1. In groups of 3, research one sex chromosome pattern disorder using the
handout and internet. Present the symptoms, genetic causes and treatment
to your classmates. Be sure to discuss how nature via nurture or “nurture
allows what nature endows” is illustrated by the disorder. It would also be
helpful to include pictures of patients with the disorder.
2. Write a report on the disease.
Rubric:
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Total: /30
Due: November 5, 2012