Kendra is a 10-year-old musical prodigy. If she hears a piece of music once, she can play it perfectly on the piano from memory. Kendra's abilities would be accurately described using which of the following terms?
A) abnormal
B) unusual
C) maladaptive
D) stigmatized
Answer: B
Rationale: Kendra's ability is unusual because it is rare for a 10-year-old to be so musically talented. However, because her ability does not cause distress, impair her ability to function, or harm anyone, it would be incorrect to consider it abnormal or maladaptive.
Psychology
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