Identifying gifted and talented children can be challenging because:
A) we haven't developed good methods for identification.
B) abilities don't develop until later in life.
C) their development across domains may be uneven.
D) young children cannot sustain their attention for accurate evaluation of their abilities.

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Gifted and talented children may have strengths in some areas while struggling in others, making it challenging to identify them based on traditional measures of intelligence or academic performance. Additionally, some gifted children have traits such as perfectionism, low tolerance for boredom, and a strong sense of justice, which may not be immediately recognized as indicators of giftedness.

Identifying Gifted and Talented Children Can Be Challenging Because