Research Indicates That the Unusual Abilities of Savants Are Linked

question 187

Multiple Choice

Research indicates that the unusual abilities of savants are linked to ________ functioning.

• A)brain stem
• B)limbic system
• C)right hemisphere
• D)left hemisphere

Grasp the concept of total institutions and their characteristics.

Comprehend major influences on the developing self, including the nature vs. nurture debate.

Identify the characteristics of bureaucracies as formal organizational models.

Recognize the difference between social institutions and bureaucracies.

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Definitions:

Contracts

Legal agreements between parties that create mutual obligations enforceable by law.

Executive Orders

Directives issued by the President of the United States that manage operations of the federal government.

Administrative Law

The body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government, including rulemaking, adjudication, or enforcement of a specific regulatory agenda.

Complexity

Characteristic of a system or process that has multiple components interacting in varied and intricate ways, leading to unpredictable outcomes and behaviors.