Which Statement Best Describes the Relationship Between Giftedness and Achievement

question 164

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the relationship between giftedness and achievement in life

• A) Gifted children typically make genius-level contributions to society as adults. 
• B) The majority of children in gifted programs do NOT achieve eminence as adults. 
• C) There is a negative correlation between IQ in childhood and significance of achievement as an adult. 
• D) Most gifted children tend to "burn out" by the time they reach their mid-20s.

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