Melita Oden compared the 100 most successful men (the A group) with the 100 least successful men (the C group) from Lewis Terman's original sample of 1,500 children with genius-level intelligence. Given that the IQ scores of the A and C groups were essentially the same, what accounted for the difference in the levels of accomplishment?
A)Birth order differences: As were more likely to be only children or first-borns than Cs.
B)Socioeconomic status: As came from families that were wealthier and better educated than the Cs' families.
C)Creativity and flexibility: Cs were less creative and flexible than the As.
D)Personality factors: As were more goal-oriented, more likely to persevere, and had a greater desire to excel than the Cs.

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Personality factors such as goal-orientation, perseverance, and a desire to excel are likely to have played a significant role in differentiating the levels of accomplishment between the A and C groups, despite their similar IQ scores.

Melita Oden Compared the 100 Most Successful Men (The a Group)