Abstract
Conflicting data about cognitive pattern and personality in cases of Turner S. are reported in literature. We have assessed 36 female (3-21 uears) with WISC, WAIS, Bender, H.T.P. and Corman's family tests. 18 of these subjects were affected by Turner syndrome (45XO; 45XO/46XX; 46Xi (Xq); 45XO/46 Xi (Xq); 45XO/46XXp-; 46XXq-); 18 controls were matched as to the age, place of origin, educational and social status.
The controls have been tested in their own environment by the same psycologist.
Results: 1) No correlation has been found between IQ and different chromosomal complement. 2) A significant deficit of Performance IQ has beeen confirmed while no significant differencies have been found as to Verbal IQ and visual-spacial performances in Turner S. vs. controls.
Conclusion: From our data it could be suggested that in Turner syndrome VIQ is more strictly correlated with personality and environmental factors than with the syndrome itself.
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Medioli, F., Bernasconi, S., Balestrazzi, P. et al. Cognitive function and personality features in Turner syndrome. Pediatr Res 15, 1563 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198112000-00170
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198112000-00170