The Best Way to Identify a Child Who Is Gifted

question 38

True/False

The best way to identify a child who is gifted or talented is to use a high score on an intelligence test.

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Definitions:

Major Depressive Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by persistent and intense feelings of sadness or despair, significantly impacting daily functioning.

Learned Helplessness

An instance in which a person is overwhelmed by a feeling of ineffectiveness, usually caused by a distressing event or constant unsuccessful attempts.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by a long-term pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others.

Fugue State

A rare psychological state wherein an individual loses awareness of their identity or other important autobiographical information and often engages in unexpected travel or new identities.