Many Schools Think Selecting a Student for the Gifted and Talented

question 61

Multiple Choice

Many schools think selecting a student for the gifted and talented program is

• A)avoidance.
• B)extinction.
• C)positive reinforcement.
• D)punishment.
• E)distortion.

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Definitions:

Social Mobility

The movement of individuals, families, or groups within or between social strata in a society, often reflecting changes in occupation, wealth, or status.

Collectivism

Putting group goals ahead of personal goals and defining one’s identity in terms of the groups to which one belongs.

Individualism

Putting personal goals ahead of group goals and defining one’s identity in terms of personal attributes rather than group memberships.

Graduate School

Graduate school is an advanced program of study focused on a particular academic discipline or profession, typically following the completion of an undergraduate degree.