Regarding Giftedness, Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

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Multiple Choice

Regarding giftedness, which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A)If artistic talent, mechanical aptitude, musical aptitude, and athletic potential are considered, many children have a special "gift" of one kind or another.
• B)Children with physical disabilities are less likely to be recognized as gifted.
• C)It is difficult to recognize giftedness in children until they are in the first or second grades.
• D)Many schools now offer Gifted and Talented Education programs for students with a variety of special abilities, not just for those who score well on IQ tests.

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