biopsychosocial approach Flashcards
what does the biopsychoscial approach try to do?
it tries to understand how the 4 headlines of development are inseparable and are always working together
what are autosomes?
22 pairs of chromosomes that are similar in males and females
how many chromosomes do children with Downs have?
47 chromosomes rather than the expected 46
what is Downs also referred to as?
Trisomy-21
what defects do children with Downs typically have?
congenital eye, ear and heart defects, often characterised by a number of distinctive physical features; and generally have below average intelligence (IQ-55)
how many females are born with Turner’s Syndrome?
one in 2,500 females
what defects do Turner females typically have?
they remain small in stature and often have stubby fingers and toes, a webbed neck, broad chest and fail to produce the hormone oestrogen
what is given to girls who have a small stature?
growth hormone (GH)
