Which Was NOT a Finding of the Terman and Oden

question 113

Multiple Choice

Which was NOT a finding of the Terman and Oden (1947) study of gifted kids?

• A) They were socially well adjusted.
• B) They were more resistant to mental illness.
• C) They were clearly much more likely to be females.
• D) They were above average in weight, height, and physical attractiveness.

Understand the relationship between attitude components (cognitive, affective, conative) and prejudice.

Differentiate between various forms of racism and their manifestations in society.

Identify gender biases and their consequences in professional and social contexts.

Recognize the role of societal norms in legitimizing prejudices over time.

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Definitions:

Higher Brain Centers

Regions of the brain responsible for complex functions such as decision making, reasoning, processing emotions, and controlling sophisticated behaviors.

Filtration Membrane

A semipermeable barrier that separates particles in a fluid, commonly found in the kidneys for waste removal from the blood.

Bowman Capsule

The Bowman capsule is a cup-like sack at the beginning of the tubular component of a nephron in the kidney, enclosing the glomerulus and involved in filtration.

Countercurrent Mechanism

A process by which fluids flow in opposite directions in adjacent tubes, exchanging properties (such as heat or concentration) to facilitate efficient transfer.