Terman's study of gifted children over a long period of their lives clearly demonstrated that the gifted were lacking in social skills, had poor health, and were generally unhappy.

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Terman's study actually found that the gifted children had better health, were well-adjusted, and had successful careers and personal lives. The myth of the "lonely genius" came from a misinterpretation of Terman's findings.

Terman's Study of Gifted Children Over a Long Period of Their