The Results of Terman's Study of the 1,500 Intellectually Gifted

question 114

Multiple Choice

The results of Terman's study of the 1,500 intellectually gifted showed that as adults,

• A) most of the group had earned degrees in college or held professional positions.
• B) most were so emotionally disturbed that they could not hold a job.
• C) only three of the group had ever written a book or a scientific article.
• D) their IQ had declined to the average range.

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Definitions:

Mitochondrion

An organelle found in large numbers in most cells, in which the biochemical processes of respiration and energy production occur. It has a double membrane, the inner layer being folded inward to form layers (cristae).

Chloroplast

Organelle of photosynthesis in plants and photosynthetic protists. Light-dependent reactions occur at its inner thylakoid membrane; light-independent reactions, in the stroma.

Thylakoid Membrane

A membrane-bound structure within chloroplasts that contains chlorophyll, where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis occur.

Photosystems I and II

Components of the photosynthetic process in plants and algae, capturing light energy for ATP and NADPH production.