EDUC 65 PART 2

What are typical characteristics of gifted children?

• Slow learning and difficulty retaining information

• Limited interests and lack of curiosity

• Rapid learning and retention of knowledge

• Socially withdrawn and lacking in creativity

According to Cruichshank, how do exceptional children typically deviate?

• Emotionally and academically

• Physically and socially

• Intellectually and emotionally

• Socially and creatively

What are common problems associated with gifted children?

• Lack of parental involvement

• Underachievement and learning disabilities

• Overstimulation and lack of appreciation

• Physical disabilities and emotional instability

According to Burt, how are slow learners defined?

• Those who achieve below their potential

• Those who explore new ideas

• Those who are curious and resourceful

• Those who struggle with age-appropriate work

Which group is categorized as intellectually exceptional?

• Children with speech defects

• Underachievers

• Delinquents

• The gifted

According to Terman, what IQ level sets the lower limit of giftedness?

• IQ 140

• IQ 120

• IQ 100

• IQ 160

Besides direct communication methods, what are other ways to involve parents in special education?

• Mandatory parent exclusion policies

• Limiting access to parent education

• Parent support groups and education programs

• Restricting digital communication

What does the mesosystem refer to in the context of parent involvement?

• Direct interactions between parents and teachers

• Relationships and linkages between different aspects of a child's microsystem

• Face-to-face meetings between parents and teachers

• Written communication between home and school

What technique fosters creativity by using analogies, metaphors, and fantasy to trigger idea generation?

• Elaboration

• Brainstorming

• Synectics

• Divergent thinking

What is a characteristic often associated with creative children?

• Short attention span and low concentration

• Lack of sensitivity towards problems

• Originality in ideas and actions

• Limited ability to produce new ideas