Jonathan has an intellectual disability.He is unable to read books or to read music and has had no music lessons.However, he is able to play any song he hears once on the piano.Jonathan would best be described as having
A)a schizotypal personality.
B)savant syndrome.
C)Turner's syndrome.
D)pseudo-giftedness.

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Jonathan's ability to play any song on the piano after hearing it once is a characteristic of savant syndrome. Individuals with savant syndrome often have exceptional abilities in a specific area, despite having intellectual disabilities in other areas. Jonathan's inability to read books or music also suggests a learning disability, which is often seen in individuals with savant syndrome. Therefore, B is the best choice.

Jonathan Has an Intellectual Disability