Terman Explored the Popular Myth That Gifted Children Have Problems

question 102

Multiple Choice

Terman explored the popular myth that gifted children have problems with social and emotional adjustment.What did he discover?

• A)his sample was better adjusted than their less gifted peers.
• B)that gifted children had more problems with social adjustments as compared to their less gifted peers.
• C)that gifted children did not participate in athletic activities as compared to their less gifted peers.
• D)his sample was poorer on adjustment than their less gifted peers.

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