"Gifted child" programs can lead to ________ by implicitly labeling some students as "ungifted" and isolating them from an enriched educational environment.
A) Down syndrome
B) intellectual disability
C) the Flynn effect
D) self-fulfilling prophecies

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"Gifted child" programs can create a self-fulfilling prophecy by implying that some students are not capable or gifted, leading to lowered expectations and limited opportunities for academic enrichment. This can have negative effects on students' self-esteem and motivation. It is important to provide an enriched educational environment for all students, rather than labeling some as "gifted" and isolating others.

"Gifted Child" Programs Can Lead to ________ by Implicitly Labeling