What did Terman's groundbreaking study of gifted children accomplish?
a. It put to rest the myths that existed about genius in the early part of the twentieth century.
b. It proved that gifted children and adults are more prone to mental illnesses or odd behaviour than other groups.
c. It contradicted the idea that child prodigies "burn out" in adulthood.
d. It demonstrated genius is the only factor that influences real success in life.
Ans: c. It contradicted the idea that child prodigies "burn out" in adulthood.
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a. ?sensory b. ?working c. ?short-term d. ?long-term
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A. those whose child walks to the local public school B. those who drive their child to a special gifted program in the public school system C. those who pay expensive tuition for private school D. those paying expensive tuition and completing required volunteer hours
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a. pathogens c. antibodies b. steroids d. hormones
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