Kim Peek,who died in 2009,was the model for Dustin Hoffman's character in the movie Rain Man.Although Kim had difficulty with abstract thinking and tests of general intelligence,he exhibited exceptional mental ability in memorizing books,zip codes,and classical music.Kim Peek had what is known as
A)savant syndrome.
B)gifted autism.
C)Turner's syndrome.
D)a schizotypal personality.

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Kim Peek exhibited exceptional abilities in specific areas despite difficulties in others, which is a hallmark of savant syndrome.

Kim Peek,who Died in 2009,was the Model for Dustin Hoffman's