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.
D
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