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)gifted autism.
B)savant syndrome.
C)Turner's syndrome.
D)a schizotypal personality.

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Savant syndrome is characterized by exceptional abilities in a specific area, such as memorization, despite significant limitations in other areas of cognitive or social functioning, which aligns with Kim Peek's abilities.

Kim Peek, Who Died in 2009, Was the Model for Dustin