All of the Following Are Principles of Identifying Giftedness and Talent

question 31

Multiple Choice

All of the following are principles of identifying giftedness and talent that help ensure fairness EXCEPT

• A)assessments that go beyond a narrow conception of talent.
• B)reliable and valid instruments.
• C)multiple measures/criteria approach.
• D)appreciation of large group studies and focus on a combination of scores.

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Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Identical twins developed from a single fertilized egg that splits and develops into two embryos with exactly the same genetic material.

Heritable

Characteristics or traits that can be passed from parents to their offspring through genes.

Phenylketonuria

Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a genetic disorder resulting from the body's inability to process part of a protein called phenylalanine, which can lead to intellectual disabilities if untreated.

L-DOPA

A precursor to dopamine used in the treatment of Parkinson's disease and dopamine-responsive dystonias.