Mental maturity in monozygotic twins
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https://doi.org/10.34024/rnc.2009.v17.8609Keywords:
Maturity, Twins, Psychology, NeuropsychologyAbstract
Introduction. The twins generally bewitch and awake the curiosity. The study on twins and his families provides a tool to understand the genetic and environmental contributions to his characteristics and behavior. This research aims to evaluate the mental maturity in monozygotic twins and to contribute with the professionals of health, parents and educators in their decisions. Method. Two monozygotic twins, males, 3 years and 10 months old, in preschool. The applied instrument was Columbia Mental Maturity Scale (CMMS). Also psychological interview with the mother was carried out. Results. The twins achieved 5I in the index of maturity, being inter 5 years the 5 years and 5 months, meaning a good resulted in terms of mental maturity and general reasoning. Conclusion. Both twins showed the same index of maturity 5I that means a good performance and suggests a compatibility with their chronological age
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