Definitions of Giftedness Are Shaped to a Large Extent by

question 78

Multiple Choice

Definitions of giftedness are shaped to a large extent by

• A)psychological research.
• B)socioemotional factors.
• C)cultural beliefs.
• D)political beliefs.

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Definitions:

Charles Darwin

A British naturalist renowned for his theory of evolution and the process of natural selection.

Leon Festinger

A psychologist known for his theory of cognitive dissonance, which suggests that people experience discomfort when they hold contradictory beliefs, leading them to change their attitudes or behaviors.

Robert Zajonc

A psychologist known for his work on social facilitation, the mere exposure effect, and the interplay between affective and cognitive processes.

Ivan Pavlov

A Russian physiologist known for his work in classical conditioning, particularly his experiments with dogs, salivation, and the association of stimuli.