Briefly explain how views of giftedness have changed through history

What will be an ideal response?


Earliest views of giftedness often regarded it as a personality flaw and genius was just a short step from insanity. Much debate was held over whether giftedness is an innate ability or whether environmental influences made a difference. Early identification of giftedness relied solely upon scores of intelligence tests. Recent research indicates that giftedness is better described in terms of exceptionalities in a particular area and more nearly average performance in other areas. Gardner’s eight areas of intelligence or Sternberg’s triarchic theory could be given as an example.

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What is a tendency or inclination toward a belief and specific point of view?

a. Perspective b. Fact c. Bias d. Opinion

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According to your textbook's discussion of myths about rape, which of the following statements is correct information (not a myth)?

a. Most rapists are people whom the victim knows prior to the assault. b. Pornography that involves rape actually does decrease the likelihood of rape. c. If a woman is wearing tight, “suggestive” clothing, she is basically inviting men to rape her. d. Many women actually do agree to sexual intercourse, but then they change the story later on.

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During the first several weeks of sight reading words, students may need more than 3 seconds to figure out the word when practicing sight reading in lists. What does the teacher do to accommodate these children?

What will be an ideal response?

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Response generalization refers to unprogrammed changes in similar behaviors when a target

behavior is modified. Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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