Lewis Terman's Study of the Gifted Found That Gifted Individuals

question 160

Multiple Choice

Lewis Terman's study of the gifted found that gifted individuals

• A) had better than average physical abilities.
• B) had less "common sense."
• C) experienced the "law of compensation"-their intellectual superiority was offset by inferiority in other areas.
• D) were more likely to have mental health problems.

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Definitions:

White-authored Essays

Written works produced by individuals identified as white, which may involve perspectives or cultures predominant in white societies.

Higher Evaluations

Advanced assessments or judgments concerning the value, performance, or nature of something or someone.

Stereotypes

Oversimplified and widely held beliefs or generalizations about the characteristics, attributes, and behaviors of a particular group of people.

Male Athletes

Individuals who engage in competitive physical sports and activities and are categorized by their gender as male.