Regarding Terman's Study of the 1,500 Intellectually Gifted He Called

question 637

Multiple Choice

Regarding Terman's study of the 1,500 intellectually gifted he called the "Termites," which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) A majority of the "Termites" did not finish college.
• B) Only three of the "Termites" ever wrote a book or scientific article.
• C) Most of the "Termites" had committed crimes or were unemployable.
• D) Terman found that the gifted in his study tended to be very well adjusted psychologically.

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Definitions:

Sampling Technique

A method used in statistics for selecting a subset of individuals from a population to estimate characteristics of the whole population.

External Validity

The extent to which the findings of a study can be generalized to other situations, populations, or time periods.

Confirmation Bias

An inclination to look for, comprehend, prioritize, and bring to mind details in a way that affirms someone's preconceived notions or assumptions.

Premonitions

A feeling or intuition of a future event, especially one of significant importance, without a rational basis.