Savant Syndrome Refers to a Person

question 17

Multiple Choice

Savant syndrome refers to a person

• A)having either a high IQ or special talents or aptitudes.
• B)having a mild intellectual disability associated with homes that are intellectually, nutritionally, and emotionally impoverished.
• C)having limited intelligence but showing exceptional abilities in art, music, mental arithmetic, or calendar calculations.
• D)a genetic form of intellectual disability caused by the presence of an extra chromosome.

Recognize the significance of setting boundaries and providing choices to foster autonomy and resilience in children.

Gain insights into the challenges and strategies for dealing with gang-related activities among students.

Appreciate the value of developing respectful relationships with families in poverty and creating a caring classroom environment.

Understand the implications of educators' beliefs and attitudes towards poverty on students' motivation, academic achievement, and family involvement.

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Definitions:

Transtheoretical Model

A theoretical model of behavior change that outlines stages from not considering change to maintaining new behavior.

Community Psychology

A branch of psychology focusing on understanding individuals within their social communities and promoting community well-being.

Mental Health

A state of well-being in which an individual realizes their own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and is able to make a contribution to their community.

Disadvantaged Circumstances

Conditions that negatively affect individuals' or groups' ability to access opportunities, resources, and rights, contributing to inequality and hindering personal and societal development.