Individuals like Dustin Hoffman's character in the movie Rain Man, who show an exceptionally high ability in one area but also have a moderate intellectual disability, are considered
A)gifted.
B)savants.
C)dyslexic.
D)geniuses.

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Individuals like Dustin Hoffman's character in Rain Man are considered savants, which means they exhibit exceptional abilities in specific areas such as music, art, or math, while also having a moderate to severe intellectual disability in other areas.

Individuals Like Dustin Hoffman's Character in the Movie Rain Man