Tyrel Was Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Has an IQ

question 31

Multiple Choice

Tyrel was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and has an IQ below 70. Despite this, he can remember the name of every all-star baseball player for the past 30 years and can tell which day of the week December 3, 1908, fell on. Tyrel's behavior illustrates ____.

• A) superior short-term memory skills
• B) neurological impairments
• C) the term autistic savant
• D) echolalia

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Definitions:

Personality Judgment

The evaluation or assessment of an individual's character or traits based on their behavior or expressions.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by organization, dependability, efficiency, and a strong sense of duty.

Perceptual Selection

The process by which individuals filter and selectively focus on certain stimuli in the environment while ignoring others, based on personal interests, background, and psychological factors.

Expatriate Failure

The situation when an expatriate, or an individual working outside their native country, is unable to adapt to the foreign environment, leading to poor performance or early return.