GATE Programs Are Those Designed for

question 279

Multiple Choice

GATE programs are those designed for

• A)gifted children.
• B)average children who need additional educational stimulation to correct an academic deficiency.
• C)autistic savants.
• D)children with moderate intellectual disabilities due to genetic disorders.

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Definitions:

James Marcia

A developmental psychologist known for his work on adolescent identity formation and his theory of identity statuses.

Identity Diffusion

A status in identity development where an individual hasn’t committed to an identity and lacks direction, often characterized by a lack of personal investment and decision-making.

Moratorium

A period of delay or suspension, often used in developmental psychology to describe a period where an individual delays making decisions about identity or career.

Adolescents

Individuals in the developmental stage of adolescence, typically between the onset of puberty and legal adulthood.