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Terman's studies of genius  

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  • Lewis Terman was fundamental in establishing the empirical study of precocious children and contributed to the modern conception of the “gifted” child. He dispelled many of the popular misconceptions that gifted children were ultimately disadvantaged physically, socially, or professionally. [Source: Encyclopedia of Giftedness, Creativity, and Talent; Terman's Studies of Genius]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-V35DTBQQ-B

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