Lewis Terman tracked the intellectual and social accomplishments of gifted children and found that:
A)the divorce rate for gifted individuals was higher than in the general population
B)gifted children were more likely to become emotionally unstable as adults
C)gifted children were more likely to suffer mental breakdowns as adults
D)the divorce rate for gifted individuals was lower than in the general population

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According to Lewis Terman's research on gifted children, the divorce rate for gifted individuals was lower than in the general population. Terman's study tracked the intellectual and social accomplishments of gifted children over time, and he found that, on average, they tended to lead successful and fulfilling lives, with many achieving great success in their careers and personal lives. The notion that gifted individuals are more likely to suffer from emotional instability or mental breakdowns is a common misperception that is not supported by Terman's research or other scientific studies.

Lewis Terman Tracked the Intellectual and Social Accomplishments of Gifted