The Failure of a Significant Portion of the Population to Earn

question 44

True/False

The failure of a significant portion of the population to earn a high school diploma encourages the development of an undereducated minority class. T/F.

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Definitions:

Giftedness

Refers to individuals, often children, who exhibit an exceptional level of ability or talent in one or more domains.

Mental Illness

Disorders that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, encompassing a wide range of conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder.

Terman and Oden

Researchers known for their longitudinal study on gifted children, calling it the Genetic Studies of Genius.

Intellectual Disability

A term describing individuals who have significant limitations in both intellectual functioning and in adaptive behavior, which covers many everyday social and practical skills.