In Recent Years, What Has Happened to the Definition of "Gifted

question 46

Multiple Choice

In recent years, what has happened to the definition of "gifted?"

• A) It has broadened to include all IQ tests.
• B) It has broadened to include areas like dance and music.
• C) It has narrowed to include only those in the top 5% of their graduating class.
• D) It has narrowed to include only scores from the Stanford-Binet test.

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Definitions:

Reaction Formation

A defense mechanism where an individual unconsciously transforms an undesirable thought or feeling into its opposite.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies used by individuals to cope with reality and maintain self-image by unconsciously denying or distorting reality.

Unconscious Impulses

Desires or feelings that a person is not aware of but that influence behaviors and decisions.

Karen Horney

A psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurosis, personality development, and the concept of basic anxiety.