A Person Who Demonstrates an Exceptional Specific Mental Skill While

question 112

Multiple Choice

A person who demonstrates an exceptional specific mental skill while otherwise often remaining very limited in intellectual capacity is said to show signs of

• A) emotional intelligence.
• B) savant syndrome.
• C) stereotype threat.
• D) intrinsic motivation.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic

Pertaining to the theory and practice of psychoanalysis, which focuses on unconscious processes influencing behavior.

End-goals

The final objectives or desired outcomes that an individual or group aims to achieve.

Social Roles

The expected behavior patterns associated with a particular status or position within a group or society.

Catastrophic Expectations

The tendency to exaggerate the potential consequences of an event, often leading to significant anxiety or avoidance behaviors.