Which of the following people would most likely have savant syndrome?
A) Carrie, who has an intellectual disability
B) Luka, who has an intellectual disability but has superb mathematical skill.
C) Carter, who is gifted and does well at most task.
D) Abby, who is gifted but has major difficulties with spelling
E) Cleo, who is of average intelligence but is great at math and terrible at spelling

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Savant syndrome is characterized by a specific skill that is exceptional or superior to other cognitive abilities. Luka, who has an intellectual disability but has superb mathematical skills, fits this description and is most likely to have savant syndrome. The other options, including those who are gifted or have intellectual disabilities, do not necessarily have savant syndrome.

Which of the Following People Would Most Likely Have Savant