Sandra has below normal intelligence but she is able to tell you the exact day of the week for any given day in any given year as well as knowing all the zip codes and area codes in the United States.She has
A)pseudo-giftedness.
B)savant syndrome.
C)Klinefelter's syndrome.
D)a schizotypal personality.

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Sandra displays abilities that are characteristic of savant syndrome, which is a condition in which an individual with a developmental disorder like autism, has extraordinary abilities in a very specific area, while exhibiting below average intellectual functioning in broad areas that are unrelated to the specific skill. In Sandra's case, she has the ability to perform complex calendrical calculations and recall all US zip codes and area codes, while having below normal intelligence.

Sandra Has Below Normal Intelligence but She Is Able to Tell