What Did Terman's Groundbreaking Study of Gifted Children Accomplish

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Multiple Choice

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 behavior than other groups.
• C) It demonstrated that they also have more than their share of failures.
• D) It demonstrated genius is the only factor that influences real success in life.

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The union of a sperm cell and an ovum that occurs when the chromosomes of each of these cells combine to form 23 new pairs.