Question

Michael, who has in IQ of 60, is able to do complex calculations in his head, regardless of the size of the numbers. When he is with his family and friends, he does not engage socially; he focuses on his numerical calculations. Which of the following best describes these characteristics?
A. Phenylketonuria (PKU)B. Savant syndromeC. Antisocial personality disorderD. Down syndrome

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Savant syndrome

Explanation:

Savant syndrome: In abnormal psychology, the term savant syndrome is defined as a condition whereby an individual having certain mental disabilities carry out or perform specific capabilities more than the average person. An individual dealing with savant syndrome generally excels at memory-related tasks including artistic ability, musical abilities, map making, and rapid calculation.

In the question above, the given statement represents the savant syndrome.