The Role of Chromosomes & Hormones (AQA A Level Psychology)

Two mothers are talking about their respective children Ben and Dido. One of the children has Turner’s syndrome and the other has Klinefelter’s syndrome.

Ben’s mum says, ‘He had problems at school, and there were physical differences too.’

Dido’s mum says, ‘She did better at schoolwork in some ways than other children. But physically, there will always be noticeable differences.’

Referring to the comments about Ben and Dido, outline Turner’s syndrome and Klinefelter’s syndrome.