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QuizMultiple Choice

Theories of Intelligence

Question 16 • TCHS VV Psychology A - Elec

Someone who appears to be lacking in intelligence according to intelligence testing scores but seems to excel in other domains is said to have __________.

Answer
A
savant syndrome
B
prodigy syndrome
C
a brain injury
D
high general intelligence

Explanation

Savant syndrome describes someone who may have significant limitations on intelligence tests while showing exceptional ability in a particular area, such as music, art, or calculation. So the description matches “savant syndrome”; high general intelligence would not fit the low testing scores.

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