Which of the following statements is TRUE about Terman's longitudinal study of gifted children?
A) The same children were followed over the length of their life span.
B) Gifted people of different ages were all studied at once and their personal values compared.
C) The gifted were found to be socially awkward and had little social success in life.
D) The study compared and contrasted gifted children with geniuses.

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Terman's longitudinal study of gifted children followed the same group of children over the length of their lifespan, making statement A true. The study did not compare the gifted with geniuses, making option D incorrect. The study also did not compare personal values of gifted individuals, making option B incorrect. While some children in the study may have experienced social awkwardness, statement C is too broad as it does not reflect the entire findings of the study.

Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE About Terman's Longitudinal