Modern Definitions of Giftedness Differ from the Traditional Definition of Giftedness

question 79

Multiple Choice

Modern definitions of giftedness differ from the traditional definition of giftedness in that modern definitions of giftedness

• A) are based solely on IQ scores.
• B) are based on convergent thinking ability.
• C) are narrower.
• D) include exceptional talent in areas such as art, music, creative writing, and dance.

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Definitions:

Language Acquisition

The process by which humans gain the ability to perceive, comprehend, and produce language, typically during childhood.

Babble

The stage of language development in infants characterized by the production of repetitive syllables, often starting around the age of 6 months.

Underextension

A language development error where a child inappropriately restricts the use of a word to a narrower context than is typical.

Pragmatics

The branch of linguistics concerned with the use of language in social contexts and the ways in which people produce and comprehend meanings through language.