As a Group, the Gifted in Terman's Study ​

question 396

Multiple Choice

As a group, the gifted in Terman's study ​

• A) tended to be psychologically maladjusted and were more prone to developing mental illness as adults.
• B) ​were unsuccessful with few finishing college or holding professional positions.
• C) were below average in height, weight, and physical appearance compared to their age peers.
• D) grew up to be socially skilled and above average in leadership skills.

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Definitions:

Increased Risk

A higher than normal chance or probability of encountering harm or experiencing an adverse event.

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, a vital sign of a person's respiratory function.

Moral Behavior

Actions that align with culturally accepted standards of right and wrong, reflecting personal or societal ethics.

Withhold Medication

The act of intentionally not giving a prescribed medication to a patient for a specific reason, such as awaiting further instructions from a healthcare provider or due to identified contraindications.