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Intelligence Testing

Question 8 • TCHS VV Psychology A - Elec

Read the scenario below and answer the question that follows. Iris has been ahead of her classmates for as long as she has been in school. Lately, her classmates have started making fun of her for being a “teacher’s pet,” and they mock her whenever she raises her hand to answer a question. Iris is most likely being negatively stereotyped as being __________.

Answer
A
below average
B
normal
C
intellectually disabled
D
gifted

Explanation

Iris has consistently been ahead of her classmates, which suggests she is academically advanced. Her classmates’ teasing about being a “teacher’s pet” reflects a negative stereotype of students who are gifted. Therefore, the best answer is D, gifted.

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