Define Giftedness and List the Proportion of Individuals Classified as Gifted

question 138

Essay

Define giftedness and list the proportion of individuals classified as gifted and as "geniuses"; describe the early signs of giftedness in children; and discuss Terman's study of the gifted and what he found separated the successful from the unsuccessful gifted.

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Definitions:

Unnecessary Requirements

Stipulations or conditions imposed in a context (like a job or product use) that are not essential for its primary function or purpose.

Excessive Requirements

Unreasonably high or unnecessary conditions or stipulations imposed, often making processes or achievements difficult to attain.

Unions

Organizations formed by workers from related sectors that work towards securing better pay, benefits, and working conditions for their members.

Economic Efficiency

A state where resources are allocated in the most beneficial way, maximizing output while minimizing waste.