Describe the roles that heredity and the environment play in the ...

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Describe the roles that heredity and the environment play in the development of intellectual giftedness.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Students with special gifts and talents excel in which of the following components of the IPM?
 
  a. Spelling
  b. Central Processing
  c. Problem-Based Learning d. Creativity

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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER: Answers should specify that
(1) research studies indicate that a large proportion of student performance is due to
heredity;
(2) although researchers make a strong case for the importance of heredity in giftedness, most agree that environment is also important; and
(3) many gifted individuals are highly motivated to succeed. The motivation of gifted students often is stimulated at an early age by the recognition of talent by parents and friends who go out of their way to obtain special instruction for them and to encourage and nurture their talent. Another strong influence on many gifted individuals is one or more of their teachers.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER: b