Question 1

Which of the following statements about giftedness is true?

Accepted Answer

A) It is not an inherent, immutable trait that a person necessarily carries for life. 
B) Having a special gift at one thing tends to mean a person is good at most things. 
C) Giftedness refers to superior abilities in one area that are exhibited under all circumstances. 
D) Gifted is believed to be a remarkable ability to do something, whether it is valued by society or not. 
A) It is not an inherent, immutable trait that a person necessarily carries for life. 
B) Having a special gift at one thing tends to mean a person is good at most things. 
C) Giftedness refers to superior abilities in one area that are exhibited under all circumstances. 
D) Gifted is believed to be a remarkable ability to do something, whether it is valued by society or not.

Question 2

A child can attain a gifted level of performance even if he or she is has a disability.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Federal reports and legislation have assumed that the prevalence of giftedness in the school population is about

Accepted Answer

A) 1 to 2%. 
B) 3 to 5%. 
C) 10 to 12%. 
D) 15 to 20%. 
A) 1 to 2%. 
B) 3 to 5%. 
C) 10 to 12%. 
D) 15 to 20%.

Question 4

All of the following are barriers inhibiting the development of programs for preschool children who are gifted EXCEPT

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A) laws preventing early admission to school. 
B) unavailability of intelligence tests. 
C) lack of appropriate teacher training. 
D) lack of parental advocacy. 
A) laws preventing early admission to school. 
B) unavailability of intelligence tests. 
C) lack of appropriate teacher training. 
D) lack of parental advocacy.

Question 5

According to DiGennaro, an ugly secret of contemporary American education policy is

Accepted Answer

A) unhelpful social pressure by school personnel. 
B) the neglect of our most talented students. 
C) the No Child Left Behind Act's inclusion of gifted students. 
D) the moral obligation to help disadvantaged students. 
A) unhelpful social pressure by school personnel. 
B) the neglect of our most talented students. 
C) the No Child Left Behind Act's inclusion of gifted students. 
D) the moral obligation to help disadvantaged students.

Question 6

Probably the central issue in the education of adolescents with special gifts and talents is that of

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A) vocational focus versus academic focus. 
B) acceleration versus enrichment. 
C) inclusion versus separate schools. 
D) grade-skipping versus acceleration. 
A) vocational focus versus academic focus. 
B) acceleration versus enrichment. 
C) inclusion versus separate schools. 
D) grade-skipping versus acceleration.

Question 7

At the age of three, Justin wrote his first short story. What characteristic does his remarkable accomplishment indicate?

Accepted Answer

A) genius 
B) precocity 
C) creativity 
D) insight 
A) genius 
B) precocity 
C) creativity 
D) insight

Question 8

One of the worst misconceptions of the field of gifted education is

Accepted Answer

A) the idea that gifted students are more likely to be bullies. 
B) the idea that gifted students are superior in every way, including strength and beauty. 
C) the idea that giftedness and mental illness are linked. 
D) the idea that gifted students are physically stronger and more socially adept. 
A) the idea that gifted students are more likely to be bullies. 
B) the idea that gifted students are superior in every way, including strength and beauty. 
C) the idea that giftedness and mental illness are linked. 
D) the idea that gifted students are physically stronger and more socially adept.

Question 9

Proportionality of ethnic groups represented by gifted identification could be achieved if all of the following efforts are made EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) use of quota systems. 
B) use of culturally sensitive identification criteria. 
C) counseling to raise aspirations of students in underrepresented groups. 
D) availability of high-achieving models from all ethnic groups. 
A) use of quota systems. 
B) use of culturally sensitive identification criteria. 
C) counseling to raise aspirations of students in underrepresented groups. 
D) availability of high-achieving models from all ethnic groups.

Question 10

Children whose development and accomplishments meet or exceed those of adults with extraordinary talent are known as

Accepted Answer

A) precocious. 
B) prodigies. 
C) geniuses. 
D) super-gifted. 
A) precocious. 
B) prodigies. 
C) geniuses. 
D) super-gifted.

Question 11

According to the text, typical points of disagreement regarding the definition of giftedness include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) the domains in which gifted children excel. 
B) how giftedness is measured. 
C) the degree to which a child excels that is necessary to be considered gifted. 
D) the age at which giftedness can be identified. 
A) the domains in which gifted children excel. 
B) how giftedness is measured. 
C) the degree to which a child excels that is necessary to be considered gifted. 
D) the age at which giftedness can be identified.

Question 12

List four barriers to developing better education for young children who appear to have special gifts or talents and the early identification and programming for these children.

Accepted Answer

Barriers inhibiting development of bette

Question 13

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Intellectually gifted children are often insensitive to the feelings of others. 
B) Intellectually gifted children are often highly concerned about interpersonal relationships, intrapersonal states, and moral issues. 
C) Advanced cognitive abilities often result in poor emotional adjustment. 
D) Students who are gifted do not need education in morality. 
A) Intellectually gifted children are often insensitive to the feelings of others. 
B) Intellectually gifted children are often highly concerned about interpersonal relationships, intrapersonal states, and moral issues. 
C) Advanced cognitive abilities often result in poor emotional adjustment. 
D) Students who are gifted do not need education in morality.

Question 14

Describe three strategies that could be used to promote identification of equal proportions of all ethnic groups as having special gifts or talents.

Accepted Answer

Appropriate identification and programmi

Question 15

Factors that promote underachievement in school include all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) cultural barriers to success in certain fields. 
B) chaotic, neglectful, or abusive home environment. 
C) nurturing social climate in the classroom. 
D) bias against identifying or programming for students from some minority groups. 
A) cultural barriers to success in certain fields. 
B) chaotic, neglectful, or abusive home environment. 
C) nurturing social climate in the classroom. 
D) bias against identifying or programming for students from some minority groups.

Question 16

In adulthood, people with gifts are prone to emotional instability and early decline.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Additional experiences provided to students without placing them in a higher grade are known as

Accepted Answer

A) acceleration. 
B) resource programs. 
C) enrichment. 
D) mentor programs. 
A) acceleration. 
B) resource programs. 
C) enrichment. 
D) mentor programs.

Question 18

Why is there so much emphasis on developing the talents of all students with less special attention to those who may be identified as gifted or talented? React to this situation: what are some pros and cons of this position (provide at least two "pros" and two "cons")?

Accepted Answer

There is an underlying philosophical que

Question 19

Describe what is meant by the statement, "America is ambivalent toward students with special gifts or talents."

Accepted Answer

In American culture, it is difficult to

Question 20

Cognitive superiority, creativity, and motivation in combination and of notable magnitude that makes it possible for a person to contribute something of value to society is

Accepted Answer

A) genius 
B) giftedness 
C) creativity 
D) insight 
A) genius 
B) giftedness 
C) creativity 
D) insight

Which of the following statements about giftedness is true?

A child can attain a gifted level of performance even if he or she is has a disability.

Federal reports and legislation have assumed that the prevalence of giftedness in the school population is about

All of the following are barriers inhibiting the development of programs for preschool children who are gifted EXCEPT

According to DiGennaro, an ugly secret of contemporary American education policy is

Probably the central issue in the education of adolescents with special gifts and talents is that of

At the age of three, Justin wrote his first short story. What characteristic does his remarkable accomplishment indicate?

One of the worst misconceptions of the field of gifted education is

Proportionality of ethnic groups represented by gifted identification could be achieved if all of the following efforts are made EXCEPT

Children whose development and accomplishments meet or exceed those of adults with extraordinary talent are known as

According to the text, typical points of disagreement regarding the definition of giftedness include all of the following EXCEPT

List four barriers to developing better education for young children who appear to have special gifts or talents and the early identification and programming for these children.

Which statement is true?

Describe three strategies that could be used to promote identification of equal proportions of all ethnic groups as having special gifts or talents.

Factors that promote underachievement in school include all of the following EXCEPT

In adulthood, people with gifts are prone to emotional instability and early decline.

Additional experiences provided to students without placing them in a higher grade are known as

Why is there so much emphasis on developing the talents of all students with less special attention to those who may be identified as gifted or talented? React to this situation: what are some pros and cons of this position (provide at least two "pros" and two "cons")?

Describe what is meant by the statement, "America is ambivalent toward students with special gifts or talents."

Cognitive superiority, creativity, and motivation in combination and of notable magnitude that makes it possible for a person to contribute something of value to society is

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Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

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Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

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Exam 15: Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

Which of the following statements about giftedness is true?

A child can attain a gifted level of performance even if he or she is has a disability.

Federal reports and legislation have assumed that the prevalence of giftedness in the school population is about

All of the following are barriers inhibiting the development of programs for preschool children who are gifted EXCEPT

According to DiGennaro, an ugly secret of contemporary American education policy is

Probably the central issue in the education of adolescents with special gifts and talents is that of

At the age of three, Justin wrote his first short story. What characteristic does his remarkable accomplishment indicate?

One of the worst misconceptions of the field of gifted education is

Proportionality of ethnic groups represented by gifted identification could be achieved if all of the following efforts are made EXCEPT

Children whose development and accomplishments meet or exceed those of adults with extraordinary talent are known as

According to the text, typical points of disagreement regarding the definition of giftedness include all of the following EXCEPT

List four barriers to developing better education for young children who appear to have special gifts or talents and the early identification and programming for these children.

Which statement is true?

Describe three strategies that could be used to promote identification of equal proportions of all ethnic groups as having special gifts or talents.

Factors that promote underachievement in school include all of the following EXCEPT

In adulthood, people with gifts are prone to emotional instability and early decline.

Additional experiences provided to students without placing them in a higher grade are known as

Why is there so much emphasis on developing the talents of all students with less special attention to those who may be identified as gifted or talented? React to this situation: what are some pros and cons of this position (provide at least two "pros" and two "cons")?

Describe what is meant by the statement, "America is ambivalent toward students with special gifts or talents."

Cognitive superiority, creativity, and motivation in combination and of notable magnitude that makes it possible for a person to contribute something of value to society is

Exceptionality and Special Education

Current Practices for Meeting the Needs of Exceptional Learners

Multicultural and Bilingual Aspects of Special Education

Parent and Families

Learners With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Learners With Learning Disabilities

Learners With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Learners With Emotional or Behavioral Disorders

Learners With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Learners With Communication Disorders

Learners Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Learners With Blindness or Low Vision

Learners With Low-Incidence, Multiple, and Severe Disabilities

Learners With Physical Disabilities and Other Health Impairments

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