One explanation for the 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 the right hemisphere of the brain.
d. a familial intellectual disability.
B
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A. sui generis B. presumptive attorney C. health-care proxy D. de facto retainee
Dr. Myerson, a noted authority on autism, argues that science is getting closer to understanding the cause of the disorder. Which of the following suspected causes is among the most promising?
A. unconscious conflicts B. parenting styles C. genetic links D. childhood vaccinations
Jess thinks there is no risk of lung cancer if you only smoke for a few years. He is
a. an optimistic smoker. b. accurate according to current medical research. c. pessimistic. d. experiencing hardiness.
Girish was a computer, math, and engineering whiz in 12th grade. At the request of Girish’s school, he tutored students in 10th grade who were having trouble in their science and math classes. What is a constructive approach that successful schools take with struggling students?
What will be an ideal response?