Gifted Children and Adolescents

question 73

Multiple Choice

Gifted children and adolescents

• A) report more emotional and social difficulties than their ordinary agemates.
• B) learn best in classes that stress knowledge acquisition above all else.
• C) are more likely than their average-achieving peers to drop out of school and engage in antisocial behavior.
• D) flourish in classrooms where analytical skills are emphasized over generating new ideas.

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Definitions:

Ethological Theory

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes the genetic and evolutionary mechanisms behind behaviors and how they contribute to survival.

Biological Basis

The foundation of behaviors, abilities, or diseases in genetic, neurological, or physiological processes within the body.

Skinnerian

Relating to the theories of B.F. Skinner, emphasizing behaviorism and the use of reinforcement to modify behavior.

Aggressive Behavior

Actions intended to cause harm or pain to others, often driven by anger or hostility.