Lewis Terman Studied 1,500 California Children Between the Ages of Eight

question 149

Multiple Choice

Lewis Terman studied 1,500 California children between the ages of eight and 12 who had IQs above 140. What were the findings of Terman's research?

• A)Other than their high intelligence, there were no significant differences between them and other children in their age group.
• B)The highly intelligent children tended to be socially well adjusted and healthier and taller than other children of their age.
• C)Although intelligent, the high-IQ children were socially and physically inept.
• D)As compared to the control group of average children, the highly intelligent children were much more prone to illness and accidents.

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Definitions:

Single-Parent Families

Households headed by one adult who is responsible for raising children.

Father-Only Families

Family units where the child or children are raised exclusively by their father.

Increasing

The process or action of becoming larger or greater in size, amount, number, or degree.

Culturally Competent

The ability to understand, appreciate, and interact with people from cultures or belief systems different from one's own.