Which One of the Following Statements Reflects a Common Misconception

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements reflects a common misconception about giftedness?

• A)Children who are gifted usually like school.
• B)Motivation and creativity are as much of an indicator of giftedness as IQ.
• C)Some people are gifted in one area only.
• D)Individuals who are gifted intellectually tend to be socially inept.

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Definitions:

Genetic Relation

The biological connection between individuals through shared genes, determining familial links and hereditary traits.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others or society as a whole, such as helping, sharing, and cooperating.

Empathy

The capacity to understand or feel what another person is experiencing from within their frame of reference, essentially placing oneself in their position.

Empathy Gap

A cognitive bias where people underestimate the influence of feeling states (like pain or hunger) in themselves or others, leading to misunderstanding or lack of empathy.