Which of the Following People Would Be Considered a Savant

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following people would be considered a savant?

• A) Carrie, who is mentally retarded
• B) Luka, who is mentally retarded but has superb mathematical skills
• C) Carter, who is gifted and does well at most tasks
• D) Abby, who is gifted but has major difficulties with spelling
• E) Cleo, who is of average intelligence, but is great at math and terrible at spelling

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Definitions:

Ossicles

Three small bones located in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, which transmit sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear.

Cochleas

Spiral-shaped organs located in the inner ear responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals that can be interpreted by the brain.

Gustatory Perception

The sensory impression of food or other substances on the taste buds of the tongue.

Place Theory

A theory in hearing that proposes different areas of the basilar membrane respond to different frequencies.