Sandra Has Below Normal Intelligence but She Is Able to Tell

question 180

Multiple Choice

Sandra has below normal intelligence but she is able to tell you the exact day of the week for any given day in any given year as well as knowing all the zip codes and area codes in the United States.She has

• A)pseudo-giftedness.
• B)savant syndrome.
• C)Klinefelter's syndrome.
• D)a schizotypal personality.

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Definitions:

Illusion of Control

The tendency for individuals to overestimate their ability to control events or outcomes.

Optimistic Bias

The tendency to believe that we are less likely to experience negative events compared to others.

Anchoring

Anchoring refers to the cognitive bias where an individual relies too heavily on an initial piece of information (anchor) when making decisions.

Stereotyping Heuristic

A cognitive shortcut that involves making judgments about an individual based on generalized beliefs about the group to which they belong.