Savant syndrome refers to a person who has
A) either a high IQ or special talents or aptitudes.
B) a mild intellectual disability associated with homes that are intellectually, nutritionally, and emotionally impoverished.
C) limited intelligence but shows exceptional abilities in art, music, mental arithmetic, or calendar calculations.
D) a genetic form of intellectual disability caused by the presence of an extra chromosome.

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Savant syndrome refers to individuals who have limited intellectual abilities but show exceptional abilities in areas such as art, music, mental arithmetic, or calendar calculations. This condition is often associated with autism spectrum disorder, but not all individuals with savant syndrome have autism. Therefore, option C best describes this condition. Option A is incorrect because while individuals with savant syndrome may have special talents or aptitudes, they may not necessarily have a high IQ. Option B is incorrect because savant syndrome is not associated with mild intellectual disability caused by impoverished environments. Option D is incorrect because savant syndrome is not a genetic form of intellectual disability caused by the presence of an extra chromosome.

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