Superman syndrome, also known as
47,XYY syndrome is caused by the presence of an extra copy of the Y chromosome in each of a male's cells. As a result of the extra Y chromosome, each cell has a total of 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.
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The Superman Syndrome shows why we often confuse human strength for God's power--and human success for God's blessing. It unmasks the pride that so frequently lurks below the surface of human effort.
Boys with XYY syndrome — also known as 47,XYY — might be taller than other boys. Other symptoms can include problems with spoken language and processing spoken words, coordination problems, weaker muscles, hand tremors, and behavioral problems.
The median age of survival was 77.9 years for controls and 67.5 years for 47,XYY persons, corresponding to a loss of median lifespan of 10.3 years.
The high frequency of XYY men among criminals has been claimed to be the outcome of a number of factors; three of these, in particular, aggressiveness, tallness, and low intelligence, have been the subjects of extensive studies.
XYY males featured in several celebrated criminal cases. In 1966, Richard Speck systematically raped, tortured, and murdered eight student nurses from a Chicago hospital. The only problem was, Speck was a normal XY male. But that didn't stop his lawyers from attempting to get him off on an aneuploidy defense.
Jacobs syndrome, also known as 47,XYY syndrome, is a rare genetic condition that occurs in about 1 out of 1000 male children.
There is no treatment for XYY syndrome, and it is a lifelong condition. However, boys and men with XYY can live normal lives and seek help for particular symptoms, such as learning or developmental delays through speech therapy, occupational therapy, or other assistance. (
Nonmosaic 47, XYY syndrome is an aneuploidy of sex chromosomes. It is often associated with male infertility. In our study the incidence rate was 0.1% (21/19,842) which is in accordance with a previously reported incidence rate.
A Superman complex is an unhealthy sense of responsibility, or the belief that everyone else lacks the capacity to successfully perform one or more tasks. Such a person may feel a constant need to "save" others and, in the process, takes on more work on their own.
The most notable weakness to his name is kryptonite, radioactive slivers of his home world able to reduce him to a severely weakened state. Other wild cards such as overwhelming strength and magic can do real harm to Superman.
A diagnosis of XYY syndrome may be made before birth (prenatally) through amniocentesis or chorionic villus sampling (CVS). During amniocentesis, a sample of fluid that surrounds the developing fetus is removed and analyzed, while CVS involves the removal of tissue samples from a portion of the placenta.
A few 47,XXY cases with a female phenotype have been reported. These individuals have positive SRY (testis-determining factor). The genetic explanation of this phenomenon is unclear.
There are 2 types of chromosome, called the sex chromosomes, that determine the genetic sex of a baby. These are named either X or Y. Usually, a female baby has 2 X chromosomes (XX) and a male has 1 X and 1 Y (XY). But in Klinefelter syndrome, a boy is born with an extra copy of the X chromosome (XXY).
Although 47,XXY is the most common sex chromosomal condition, mosaic patterns (46,XY/47,XXY) and additional X's and/or Y such as 48,XXYY; 48,XXXY; and 47,XYY can occur although less frequently than 47,XXY.
Superman syndrome, also known as 47, XYY, is a condition classified as a chromosomal aneuploidy (which is an abnormality in chromosome structure and/or number) in which males have an additional Y chromosome.
The theory ignores environmental factors i.e. upbringing. Having XYY can make you appear different which could lead to bullying or marginalization. Theilgaard (1984) found correlation between XYY and criminals but doesn't prove causation. Theory can't explain all men who show aggression or commit crime.
Kryptonite is a fictional material that appears primarily in Superman stories published by DC Comics. In its best-known form, it is a green, crystalline material originating from Superman's home world of Krypton that emits a unique, poisonous radiation that can weaken and even kill Kryptonians.
While kryptonite is Superman's greatest weakness, he's susceptible to other forms of energy and threats. This makes Billy Batson — aka Shazam, the World's Mightiest Mortal — one of Superman's greatest opponents. Batson can transform himself into an incredibly powerful adult body when he says the magic word "Shazam."
Similarly, Black Adam has a weakness to the mineral known as Eternium. A single missile made of Eternium proved to be enough to knock Black Adam unconscious for hours. In Black Adam, the Intergang used Eternium not just in their weapons, but also for their hover cycles.
Superhuman strength, super speed, stamina and invulnerability, freezing breath, super hearing, multiple extrasensory and vision powers, longevity, flight, and regeneration. Superman is a fictional character and one of the most famous and popular comic book superheroes of all time.
No. While the Hero Complex is mainly a psychological phenomenon, it is not a diagnosable disorder or a clinical term. However, the reported symptoms of the Hero Complex (such as an exaggerated sense of self-worth), is similar to a grandiose delusion, also known as delusions of grandeur.