Gifted and Talented Profiles Quiz

What are the six different profiles of gifted individuals described in the article?

• Successful, Challenging, Underground, Dropouts, Double-labeled, Autonomous

• Type I, Type II, Type III, Type IV, Type V, Type VI

• Gifted, Talented, Successful, Challenging, Underground, Autonomous

• Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type E, Type F

Which profile of gifted children is often identified for placement in programs for the gifted?

• Type I - The Successful

• Type II - The Challenging

• Type III - The Underground

• Type IV - The Dropouts

What is a common characteristic of Type II gifted children?

• High degree of creativity

• Eager for approval from adults

• Well adjusted to society

• Physically or emotionally handicapped

Which type of gifted children may deny their talent in order to feel more included with a non-gifted peer group?

• Type I - The Successful

• Type II - The Challenging

• Type III - The Underground

• Type IV - The Dropouts

What is a common characteristic of Type IV gifted students?

• Angry with adults and themselves

• Highly motivated and intensely interested in academic pursuits

• Physically or emotionally handicapped

• Autonomous learners

Which type of gifted children are physically or emotionally handicapped, or have learning disabilities?

• Type I - The Successful

• Type II - The Challenging

• Type III - The Underground

• Type V - The Double-Labeled

What is a common characteristic of Type V gifted children?

• High degree of creativity

• Angry with adults and themselves

• Physically or emotionally handicapped

• Urgently want to avoid failures

Which type of gifted children demonstrate the autonomous learner style?

• Type I - The Successful

• Type II - The Challenging

• Type III - The Underground

• Type VI - The Autonomous Learner

What percentage of identified gifted students in school programs are Type I's?

• 10%

• 30%

• 50%

• 90%

What is a common characteristic of Type VI gifted children?

• High degree of creativity

• Dependent on parents and teachers

• Well adjusted to society

• Autonomous learners