Ivan Is an Exceptionally Talented Musician

Multiple Choice

Ivan is an exceptionally talented musician. Bethany is four years old and is reading on a college level. Nelson is twelve years old and is playing on the varsity basketball team with high schoolers. These students are in classes for the gifted and talented. The following are common intellectual/academic characteristics these students share EXCEPT ________.

A) reasons abstractly
B) makes good decisions
C) is nonconforming
D) is highly motivated by academic tasks