On Average, How Do Children Who Are Gifted Compare to Their

question 27

Multiple Choice

On average, how do children who are gifted compare to their peers in social and emotional development?

• A) They tend to be loners, preferring such solitary activities as reading or computer games.
• B) They tend to be less mature than their peers and more prone to emotional problems.
• C) They tend to be above average in social development, and most are emotionally well adjusted.
• D) They tend to be quite self-centered, with little regard for other people's needs or feelings.

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