Question 1

According to research cited in the text, what is the relationship between giftedness and genetics?

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A) Only IQ is affected by genetics; practical intelligences are not subject to genetic influence. 
B) Nongenetic, biological influences have a more powerful effect on giftedness than genetics. 
C) All forms of giftedness are due to a combination of genetic and social factors. 
D) Giftedness is determined by a combination of environmental factors. 
A) Only IQ is affected by genetics; practical intelligences are not subject to genetic influence. 
B) Nongenetic, biological influences have a more powerful effect on giftedness than genetics. 
C) All forms of giftedness are due to a combination of genetic and social factors. 
D) Giftedness is determined by a combination of environmental factors.

Question 2

The largest group of neglected students with gifts is

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A) females. 
B) students with disabilities. 
C) students from lower socioeconomic levels. 
D) students from culturally diverse backgrounds. 
A) females. 
B) students with disabilities. 
C) students from lower socioeconomic levels. 
D) students from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Question 3

What is meant by the statement "we should speak of people who exhibit gifted behavior, rather than of gifted people?"

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People typically demonstrate special gif

Question 4

Describe three possible reasons why females are underrepresented in programs for giftedness.

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Females comprise the largest group of ne

Question 5

Describe four ways that teachers can collaborate to serve students who are gifted.

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; "Making It Work" (what it means to be

Question 6

Early enrollment in college courses has worked particularly well for adolescents who are gifted in

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A) writing. 
B) the arts. 
C) math. 
D) science. 
A) writing. 
B) the arts. 
C) math. 
D) science.

Question 7

Nonproductivity is not equivalent to underachievement.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

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

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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

All of the following arguments have been used against special education for children who are gifted EXCEPT

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A) It is inhumane and un-American to segregate students for instruction. 
B) It is not fair to allocate special resources for those who are already advantaged. 
C) Students labeled as gifted develop more emotional problems than students with similar abilities who are not labeled. 
D) There is a danger of leaving some children out when only the ablest are selected for special programs. 
A) It is inhumane and un-American to segregate students for instruction. 
B) It is not fair to allocate special resources for those who are already advantaged. 
C) Students labeled as gifted develop more emotional problems than students with similar abilities who are not labeled. 
D) There is a danger of leaving some children out when only the ablest are selected for special programs.

Question 10

Environmental factors such as socioeconomic level have little effect on intelligence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe acceleration and discuss the advantages of this approach to meeting educational needs of students who are gifted or talented.

Accepted Answer

, college course enrollment while in hig

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

All of the following factors help to explain the underrepresentation of females in programs for giftedness EXCEPT

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A) the glamorization of sex differences. 
B) that teachers pay less attention to high achieving girls. 
C) that parents have overly high expectations for girls. 
D) the societal stereotypes of males and females. 
A) the glamorization of sex differences. 
B) that teachers pay less attention to high achieving girls. 
C) that parents have overly high expectations for girls. 
D) the societal stereotypes of males and females.

Question 14

Instruction that is based on student readiness, that includes continuous assessment, that varies activities and assignments, and that supports active exploration of topics at varying levels is

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A) differentiated. 
B) specialized. 
C) inclusive. 
D) enriched. 
A) differentiated. 
B) specialized. 
C) inclusive. 
D) enriched.

Question 15

Students with intellectual gifts

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A) tend to be more frequently bullied than other students. 
B) sometimes bully others and are sometimes bullied by others. 
C) are often bullied by others, but do not bully. 
D) have been shown to bully more often than others. 
A) tend to be more frequently bullied than other students. 
B) sometimes bully others and are sometimes bullied by others. 
C) are often bullied by others, but do not bully. 
D) have been shown to bully more often than others.

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

What services are mandated by federal law for students who are gifted?

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A) Students who are gifted are protected by IDEA and so have the same rights to receive an appropriate education. 
B) Similar services are mandated as are required by IDEA although the student generally does not need to have an IEP. 
C) Schools must provide programs but they do not need to be individualized. 
D) None; services are not required by federal law. 
A) Students who are gifted are protected by IDEA and so have the same rights to receive an appropriate education. 
B) Similar services are mandated as are required by IDEA although the student generally does not need to have an IEP. 
C) Schools must provide programs but they do not need to be individualized. 
D) None; services are not required by federal law.

Question 18

All of the following have been found to occur in families of highly successful persons EXCEPT

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A) Parents provided a space in the home designated for play only. 
B) Parents took it for granted that their children would learn in the area of talent, just as they would learn language. 
C) Parents sought special instruction and special teachers for the child. 
D) Parents were role models (at least at the start of their child's development of talent), especially in terms of lifestyle. 
A) Parents provided a space in the home designated for play only. 
B) Parents took it for granted that their children would learn in the area of talent, just as they would learn language. 
C) Parents sought special instruction and special teachers for the child. 
D) Parents were role models (at least at the start of their child's development of talent), especially in terms of lifestyle.

Question 19

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 20

The major goals with respect to students with disabilities who also have special gifts or talents include each of the following EXCEPT

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A) identification of such talents. 
B) research and development. 
C) preparation of teachers. 
D) limiting the allowed combinations of disability/giftedness. 
A) identification of such talents. 
B) research and development. 
C) preparation of teachers. 
D) limiting the allowed combinations of disability/giftedness.

According to research cited in the text, what is the relationship between giftedness and genetics?

The largest group of neglected students with gifts is

What is meant by the statement "we should speak of people who exhibit gifted behavior, rather than of gifted people?"

Describe three possible reasons why females are underrepresented in programs for giftedness.

Describe four ways that teachers can collaborate to serve students who are gifted.

Early enrollment in college courses has worked particularly well for adolescents who are gifted in

Nonproductivity is not equivalent to underachievement.

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

All of the following arguments have been used against special education for children who are gifted EXCEPT

Environmental factors such as socioeconomic level have little effect on intelligence.

Describe acceleration and discuss the advantages of this approach to meeting educational needs of students who are gifted or talented.

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

All of the following factors help to explain the underrepresentation of females in programs for giftedness EXCEPT

Instruction that is based on student readiness, that includes continuous assessment, that varies activities and assignments, and that supports active exploration of topics at varying levels is

Students with intellectual gifts

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

What services are mandated by federal law for students who are gifted?

All of the following have been found to occur in families of highly successful persons EXCEPT

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

The major goals with respect to students with disabilities who also have special gifts or talents include each of the following EXCEPT

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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Exam 15: Learners With Special Gifts and Talents

According to research cited in the text, what is the relationship between giftedness and genetics?

The largest group of neglected students with gifts is

What is meant by the statement "we should speak of people who exhibit gifted behavior, rather than of gifted people?"

Describe three possible reasons why females are underrepresented in programs for giftedness.

Describe four ways that teachers can collaborate to serve students who are gifted.

Early enrollment in college courses has worked particularly well for adolescents who are gifted in

Nonproductivity is not equivalent to underachievement.

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

All of the following arguments have been used against special education for children who are gifted EXCEPT

Environmental factors such as socioeconomic level have little effect on intelligence.

Describe acceleration and discuss the advantages of this approach to meeting educational needs of students who are gifted or talented.

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

All of the following factors help to explain the underrepresentation of females in programs for giftedness EXCEPT

Instruction that is based on student readiness, that includes continuous assessment, that varies activities and assignments, and that supports active exploration of topics at varying levels is

Students with intellectual gifts

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

What services are mandated by federal law for students who are gifted?

All of the following have been found to occur in families of highly successful persons EXCEPT

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

The major goals with respect to students with disabilities who also have special gifts or talents include each of the following EXCEPT

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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