Critics of Local, District, and State Definitions Argue That Many

question 51

Multiple Choice

Critics of local, district, and state definitions argue that many of the definitions of giftedness used

• A) are elitist.
• B) favor minority students.
• C) favor the affluent and privileged.
• D) are elitist and favor the affluent and privileged.

Grasp theories explaining the moon illusion.

Understand the dual nature of light and its implications for vision.

Explain the bottom-up and top-down processing in perception.

Describe the physiological and psychological aspects of pitch perception, taste, and color vision.

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Definitions:

Partialism

A sexual interest focusing exclusively on a specific part of the body other than the genitals.

Autoerotic Asphyxia

A self-administered procedure for suppressing breathing so that unconsciousness occurs. Usually releasing procedures are built in to reinitiate breathing upon unconsciousness. This loss of consciousness is sexually arousing to the participant.

Sexual Masochism

A sexual disorder characterized by the act of obtaining sexual pleasure through suffering physical pain or humiliation.

Gender Dysphoria

A condition where there is a dissonance between a person's physiological gender and their gender identity, causing significant distress.