Regarding Terman's study of the 1,500 intellectually gifted he called the "Termites," which of the following statements is TRUE?
A) A majority of the "Termites" did not finish college.
B) Only three of the "Termites" ever wrote a book or scientific article.
C) Most of the "Termites" had committed crimes or were unemployable.
D) Terman found that the gifted in his study tended to be very well adjusted psychologically.

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Terman found that the gifted in his study tended to be very well adjusted psychologically. This study actually dispelled the common misconception that intellectual giftedness was associated with social and emotional maladjustment. The study showed that gifted individuals tended to have higher levels of socio-economic success, better physical health, and more positive social relationships than their non-gifted peers.

Regarding Terman's Study of the 1,500 Intellectually Gifted He Called