Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alexandra Is Mentally Handicapped and Can Neither Read nor Write

question 31

Multiple Choice

Twenty-five-year-old Alexandra is mentally handicapped and can neither read nor write. However,after hearing lengthy,unfamiliar,and complex musical selections just once,she can reproduce them precisely on the piano. It is likely that Alexandra is

• A)gifted with a superior level of Spearman's g factor.
• B)demonstrating a high level of emotional intelligence.
• C)above average in her capacity for divergent thinking.
• D)someone with savant syndrome.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Psychology

The study of mental processes such as "attention, language use, memory, perception, problem-solving, creativity, and thinking."

Self-Determination Theory

A theory of motivation that emphasizes the role of intrinsic motivation in driving human behavior and the importance of psychological needs for competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

Competence

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently, often reflecting one's skillset and knowledge in a particular area.

Autonomy

The ability to decide freely and knowledgeably without being forced.