Which of the following accurately summarizes Terman's famous longitudinal study of findings regarding gifted children (i.e., the "Termites")?
a. Gifted children are often emotionally immature and experience more frequent physical problems.
b. Gifted children are not as well adjusted as their age-mates.
c. Gifted children are well adjusted and morally mature.
d. Gifted children are well adjusted but physically frail.
c
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The assumption of discoverability refers to the notion that
a. events in the world, including behavior, are lawful and orderly b. reasoning is the basis for solving all problems c. all events occur as a result of preceding events d. it is impossible to find solutions to complex problems
Cheating and lying may become ways of:
a. maintaining the status quo regarding one's place in society b. ensuring the maintenance or the enhancement of one's personal success c. gaining the upper hand in a dialogue between equals d. developing mechanisms to handle the rigors of competition
Individuals with trisomy 21 who live beyond the age of forty tend to develop the abnormal brain cells and behavioral symptoms associated with
a. sex chromosome syndrome. c. phenylketonuria. b. Alzheimer's disease. d. Down syndrome.
Assume that researchers have found a recessive gene for schizophrenia and that Al's father carries that recessive gene, whereas Al's mother does not. What is the probable outcome for Al with respect to schizophrenia?
a) Al will not develop schizophrenia. b) Al will definitely develop schizophrenia. c) Al has a 25 percent chance of developing schizophrenia. d) Al has a 50 percent chance of developing schizophrenia.