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Personality Characteristics of Gifted and Talented Children and their Parents: A Review

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 October 2015

Gregory J. Boyle
Gregory J. Boyle*
Affiliation:
University of Melbourne
*
Department of Education, University of Melbourne, Parkville, Victoria 3052, Australia
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Abstract

The present review suggests that gifted and talented individuals exhibit personality characteristics of self-sufficiency/independence, conscientiousness, emotional control and perseverance. However, the combination of high intellectual ability and heightened sensitivity may cause problems for such individuals, resulting in social withdrawal in some cases.

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Review Article
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The Educational and Developmental Psychologist , Volume 5 , Issue 2 , November 1988 , pp. 1 - 3
Copyright
Copyright © Australian Psychological Society 1988

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