One Explanation for the Extraordinary Performances of People with Savant

question 318

Multiple Choice

One explanation for the extraordinary performances of people with savant syndrome is that it results from

• A)chance mutations in their genetic make-up.
• B)intense practice.
• C)damage to the right hemisphere of the brain.
• D)a familial intellectual disability.

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Definitions:

Categorization

The process of grouping items or concepts based on shared characteristics or attributes.

Superordinate

A term used to describe a higher-level or more general category in classification systems to which subcategories belong.

Subordinate

Lower in rank or position, often referring to an individual who is under the authority or control of another within an organizational or hierarchical structure.

Complex

A psychological term referring to a related group of emotionally significant ideas that cause distress or disturbance.