In 8 to 10 Seconds, the Late Memory Whiz Kim

question 17

Multiple Choice

In 8 to 10 seconds, the late memory whiz Kim Peek could read and remember the contents of a book page. Yet, he had little capacity for understanding abstract concepts. Kim's mental capacities best illustrate

• A) autism spectrum disorder.
• B) Down syndrome.
• C) emotional intelligence.
• D) savant syndrome.

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Definitions:

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and respiratory rate.

Somatic Nervous System

Part of the peripheral nervous system that oversees voluntary movements of the body by transmitting sensory and motor signals to and from the central nervous system.

Parasympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system responsible for relaxation, regeneration, and feeding activities, often termed as the "rest and digest" system.

Sympathetic Nervous

Part of the autonomic nervous system that prepares the body for fight or flight responses by accelerating heart rate, dilating pupils, and other physiological changes.