Exceptional talent in a specific area has several prerequisites, according to Rathunde & Csikszentmihalyi (1993). Which of the following is NOT one of them?
A) The child's love of a subject and intense desire to master it.
B) A peer group that is supportive and equally interested in the subject.
C) Instruction, beginning early, with talented and inspiring teachers.
D) Support and help from committed, involved parents.

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While a supportive peer group can certainly enhance and enrich a child's development of exceptional talent, it is not necessarily a prerequisite according to Rathunde & Csikszentmihalyi (1993). The other options listed are all cited as important factors in the development of exceptional talent in a specific area.

Exceptional Talent in a Specific Area Has Several Prerequisites, According