"Nerds" "Geeks

question 17

Essay

"Nerds." "Geeks." Briefly describe Terman's pioneering study of the intellectually gifted and suggest how its results contradict popular stereotypes of the intellectually gifted.

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Definitions:

Glia

Non-neuronal cells in the central nervous system that do not produce electrical impulses but play crucial roles in support and maintenance of neural functions.

Electrical Stimulation of the Brain (ESB)

A neuroscientific technique involving the application of electrical currents to specific areas of the brain to study behaviors, sensations, and neurological functions.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

A nuclear medicine functional imaging technique that is used to observe metabolic processes in the body as an aid to the diagnosis of disease.

Stereotaxic Lesioning

A surgical method used in neuroscience to damage specific areas of the brain in a controlled manner to study behavioral effects.