Name: Musical Savants: Exceptional Skill in the Mentally Retarded
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Author: Miller, Leon K.
ISBN: 9781138976634

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Musical Savants: Exceptional Skill in the Mentally Retarded

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Author

Leon K. Miller

Publisher

Psychology Press

Language

English

Pages

274

Format

Paperback

ISBN13

9781138976634

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Synopsis "Musical Savants: Exceptional Skill in the Mentally Retarded"

Using the case study of "Eddie" as his framework, Professor Miller challenges the prevailing notion that musical savants are essentially phenomenal tape recorders and deals with the issue of "idiot savants" in a detailed, empirical investigation. Through "Eddie" the author discusses, in specific and in general, topics including the background and historical context of musical savants; other cases; data regarding the nature of the skills exhibited and the associated developmental deficits; and descriptions of a series of experiments used to define Eddie's talent. Finally, the author considers more general issues raised by savant behavior, particularly functions served by savant behavior, theories regarding its etiology, and its role in general development.

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