Benny Is 48 and Has Suffered from Autism Since Birth,yet

question 129

Multiple Choice

Benny is 48 and has suffered from autism since birth,yet he can tell you the exact day of the week it was on August 13,1957,or January 5,1978,or any other date in history.

• A) Benny is a savant.
• B) Benny is a prodigy.
• C) Benny is suffering from Down syndrome.
• D) Benny's condition demonstrates the Flynn effect.

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Definitions:

Sensation

The process by which our sensory receptors and nervous system receive and represent stimulus energies from our environment, giving rise to our experiences of sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Sensory Systems

The physiological parts of an organism that allow it to perceive the world through senses like sight, sound, smell, taste, and touch.

Symphony

An elaborate musical composition for full orchestra, typically in four movements, at least one of which traditionally uses sonata form.