Define and provide an example of genotypes and behavioral phenotypes as they relate to intellectual developmental disorders

What will be an ideal response?


• Genotype – underlying genetic causes of intellectual development disorders; medical diagnoses such as Down syndrome, Williams syndrome, fragile X syndrome
• Behavioral phenotypes – probability that certain behaviors will be exhibited given a particular genetic etiology; children with Down syndrome are more likely to be short in stature, are more likely to be happy and outgoing, etc.

Psychology

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