Bentley,an 8-year-old,excels in art and music but has average intellectual ability.Based on the definition of giftedness as outlined in Public Law 95-561,which statement is TRUE?
A) Bentley would not be considered gifted because intellectual ability is the most important determinant of giftedness.
B) Bentley would not be considered to be gifted because his intellectual ability must be in the superior range.
C) Bentley would be considered gifted because of his exceptional art and musical abilities.
D) Bentley would not be considered gifted because he must also have a superior IQ.

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According to Public Law 95-561, giftedness is defined as "children who give evidence of high performance capability in areas such as intellectual, creative, artistic, or leadership capacity, or in specific academic fields, and who require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school in order to fully develop such capabilities." Therefore, Bentley's exceptional abilities in art and music would classify him as gifted, regardless of his average intellectual ability.

Bentley,an 8-Year-Old,excels in Art and Music but Has Average Intellectual