Sorting Children into "Gifted Child" Education Programs Is Most Likely

question 4

Multiple Choice

Sorting children into "gifted child" education programs is most likely to be criticized for

• A) overemphasizing the genetic determinants of giftedness.
• B) widening the achievement gap between higher- and lower-ability groups.
• C) claiming that intelligence test scores can predict children's academic success.
• D) underestimating the extent to which a g factor underlies success in a wide variety of tasks.

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Definitions:

Psychological Hardiness

A cluster of traits that buffer stress and are characterized by commitment, challenge, and control.

Self-Efficacy Expectations

The belief in one's capabilities to organize and execute the courses of action required to manage prospective situations.

Coronary-Prone Behavior

describes personality traits and behaviors, such as Type A behavior pattern, that are associated with a higher risk of coronary heart disease.

Type A

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-criticism, time urgency, and a tendency towards stress-related diseases.