If savantism is due to impaired functioning in some brain areas while other areas experience enhanced functioning, then it might be possible to produce a transient savant condition; has this ever been demonstrated and, if yes, how?

A. No, it has not been demonstrated.
B. Yes, it has, with short-acting anesthetics delivered to one hemisphere.
C. Yes, it has, with unilateral electroconvulsive therapy.
D. Yes, it has, with transcranial magnetic stimulation.


Answer: D

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