Twenty-five-year-old Alexandra is mentally handicapped and can neither read nor write. However,after hearing lengthy,unfamiliar,and complex musical selections just once,she can reproduce them precisely on the piano. It is likely that Alexandra is

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Alexandra's extraordinary musical ability despite her mental handicap is consistent with characteristics of savant syndrome. People with savant syndrome typically demonstrate exceptional abilities in a specific area despite significant disabilities in other areas.

Twenty-Five-Year-Old Alexandra Is Mentally Handicapped and Can Neither Read nor Write