A six-year-old child has been diagnosed as exhibiting savant syndrome. Which description might apply to this child?

a) becomes easily attached to adults
b) has a small brain as a result of anoxia at birth
c) capable of some extraordinary talent despite a very low IQ
d) demonstrates an uncommon level of physical strength for this age


C

Psychology

You might also like to view...

Jonathan and Meredith are twins who were raised in the same home but went to two separate universities and are now living in two different cities as they pursue their careers. The environments in which they now live is known as their non-shared environment

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Psychology

The only known ways to raise metabolic rates are:

A. exercise and consuming sugar B. exercise and dieting C. exercise and smoking cigarettes D. exercise and reducing fat intake

Psychology

Mary lives with her identical twin Carrie, her older brother Larry, her parents Harry and Teri, and her grandfather Jerry. Consider the percentage of genes shared by Mary and Teri. This percentage is the same as those shared by:

A) Carrie and Jerry. B) Mary and Carrie. C) Mary and Jerry. D) Harry and Jerry.

Psychology

When the potential across a membrane reaches threshold, the sodium channels ____.

A. open to let sodium enter the cell rapidly B. close to prevent sodium from entering the cell C. open to let sodium exit the cell rapidly D. close to prevent sodium from exiting the cell

Psychology