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) tend to fizzle out as adults and were unsuccessful in their careers.
D) were above average in height, weight, and physical appearance.

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Terman's study found that the gifted, as a group, were above average in height, weight, and physical appearance. They were not found to have a greater susceptibility to mental illness, to be peculiar or socially backward, or to fizzle out as adults.

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