Some have argued that gifted and talented children should be given a different label because the word gifted carries some negative connotation. What might be the strongest argument against changing this label?

a. Any label given to a group of students will acquire some negative connotation.
b. The word gifted best describes this group of students.
c. Changing the label would require many expensive changes to legislation.
d. Educators are comfortable with the word gifted.


Ans: A

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