In Recent Years, the Definition of "Gifted" Has

question 32

Multiple Choice

In recent years, the definition of "gifted" has:

• A) broadened to include all IQ tests.
• B) broadened to include areas like dance and music.
• C) narrowed to include only those in the top 5 percent of their graduating class.
• D) narrowed to include only scores from the Stanford-Binet test.

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Definitions:

Essential-trait Approach

A theory in personality psychology focusing on identifying a core set of traits that significantly describe and predict an individual's personality.

Single-trait Approach

A method in personality research that focuses on how one particular trait affects behavior.

Many-trait Approach

A method in personality psychology that examines the relationships between a wide array of personality traits and behaviors or outcomes, seeking to understand how multiple traits come together to form the individual.

Typological Approach

A methodological stance in psychology that classifies individuals into distinct types based on shared characteristics, often used in personality, developmental, and social psychology.