In 8 to 10 Seconds,the Late Memory Whiz Kim Peek

question 69

Multiple Choice

In 8 to 10 seconds,the late memory whiz Kim Peek could read and remember the contents of a book page.Yet,he had little capacity for understanding abstract concepts.Kim's mental capacities best illustrate

• A) autism spectrum disorder.
• B) creative intelligence.
• C) emotional intelligence.
• D) savant syndrome.

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Definitions:

First Impressions

the initial thoughts or feelings about someone or something formed quickly upon first encounter, often lasting and hard to change.

Repeated Exposure

The process of being exposed to the same stimulus or environment multiple times, affecting perceptions or behaviors.

Classical Conditioning

A learning process that occurs when two stimuli are repeatedly paired; a response that is at first elicited by the second stimulus is eventually elicited by the first stimulus alone.

Conditioned Stimulus

A conditioned stimulus is a previously neutral stimulus that, after becoming associated with an unconditioned stimulus, eventually triggers a conditioned response.