Question

Mmortalized in the movie rain man, dustin hoffman's character performs mind-boggling feats of mathematical calculations, yet cannot perform the simplest of tasks such as determining how much change he would receive when buying a candy bar. this is known as _____ syndrome.

Answer 1

This is Savant syndrome. The person has the ability to perform feats that few others can accomplish, but these tend to be relegated to a single area of expertise. Other tasks, many of which would almost be considered rudimentary, seem to elude the person's grasp.