Jason's Mother Claims That He Can Multiply Large Numbers in His

question 37

Multiple Choice

Jason's mother claims that he can multiply large numbers in his head. She says he can figure out, for example, what day of the week it was on February 2, 1846. However, Jason was tested for intelligence and his IQ scored was below 70. What is a reasonable response to Jason's mother?

• A) "Your son sounds as if he is an autistic child with splinter skills."
• B) "What you say he can do is not possible; you must be mistaken."
• C) "Your son is demonstrating two common symptoms of autism-echolalia and stimulus over-selectivity."
• D) "The testing must have been mistaken; your son is probably an emotionally healthy genius."

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Definitions:

Negative Symptoms

Features often found in psychiatric conditions, such as lack of pleasure in everyday life, lack of ability to start and sustain planned activities, or speaking little even when forced to interact.

Responsiveness

The quality of reacting quickly and positively, especially to the needs, problems, or wishes of others.

Treatment

The management and care of a patient for the purpose of combating a disease or disorder.

Hallucinations

Sensory experiences that appear real but are created by the mind, such as seeing, hearing, or feeling something that isn't actually present.