One Explanation for Extraordinary Performances of People with Savant Syndrome

question 196

Multiple Choice

One explanation for extraordinary performances of people with savant syndrome is that it results from

• A)chance mutations in their genetic make-up.
• B)intense practice.
• C)damage to their right brain hemisphere.
• D)a familial intellectual disability.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of pairing in learning where two stimuli are habitually associated; over time, the response originally from the second stimulus comes to be from the first stimulus alone.

Reinforcement

A principle in behavior theory in which a behavior is strengthened or made more likely to occur in the future by consequences that follow it.

Secondary Reinforcer

A stimulus that gains its reinforcing capability through its association with a primary reinforcer, such as money or praise.

Disequilibrium Principle

A concept in learning and education suggesting that learning occurs when an individual encounters cognitive conflict or disequilibrium, prompting adaptation and new learning to restore balance.