The results of Terman's study of the 1,500 intellectually gifted showed that the gifted, as a group,
A) have a greater susceptibility to mental illness in adulthood.
B) tend to be peculiar, socially backward individuals both as children and as adults.
C) were unsuccessful in their careers with only a few holding professional positions.
D) were above average in height, weight, and physical appearance.

Question

The results of Terman's study of the 1,500 intellectually gifted showed that the gifted, as a group,​
A) ​have a greater susceptibility to mental illness in adulthood.
B) ​tend to be peculiar, socially backward individuals both as children and as adults.
C) were unsuccessful in their careers with only a few holding professional positions.
D) ​were above average in height, weight, and physical appearance.

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Terman's study found that the gifted individuals were above average in height, weight, and physical appearance. The other options are not supported by the findings of the study.

The Results of Terman's Study of the 1,500 Intellectually Gifted