__________ syndrome is a condition in which people with serious mental disabilities show extraordinary genius in one specific area, often accompanied by some unique type of memory skill.

A. Autistic
B. Savant
C. Memomizing
D. Dissociation

Answer: B

Psychology

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Todd has a "baby face," and Martin has features that are traditionally considered more mature. They are both being interviewed for the same position in a bank. What is the most probable outcome? a. Because of his more mature features, Martin will be recommended for the position. b. Todd will be recommended for the position because baby-faced individuals are perceived as more honest. c. Todd

will be recommended for the position because baby-faced individuals are judged as more qualified foremployment than mature-faced individuals. d. Their facial features will not impact the hiring decision, and the more qualified candidate will get the job.

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Regarding a critique of the evolutionary view of mating, which of the following statements is FALSE?

a. Early research may be misleading because women tend to give "polite" answers to questions about jealousy and privately may be just as furious as men about a mate's sexual infidelity. b. Some mating patterns may simply reflect the fact that men still tend to control the power and resources in most societies. c. Evolved mating tendencies are subtle at best and are easily overruled by other factors. d. Goode's research found that both men and women today tend to choose a potential mate based on physical attractiveness rather than their degree of success.

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