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Is giftedness an absolute or a relative concept?
Giftedness is not viewed as an absolute or fixed state of being (i.e., you have it or you do not have it). Rather, it is viewed as a developmental set of behaviors that can be applied to problem-solving situations.
Do you believe that everyone is gifted?
Technically, everyone is not gifted, but philosophically and metaphorically, everyone is a gift. Everyone is equally someone—someone who should not be neglected, or diminished, or overlooked, or relegated to a lesser life by any system of definitions.
Are gifted people disorganized?
Disorganization and Distractibility Although they find school work easy, they often work through their assignments so quickly that they become forgetful. Science tells us that gifted brains are hyper-sensitive, meaning they store information faster, recall facts easier, and are also distracted easily.
At what IQ Are you considered gifted?
A gifted child’s IQ will fall within these ranges: Mildly gifted: 115 to 130. Moderately gifted: 130 to 145. Highly gifted: 145 to 160.
What is the concept of gifted children?
gifted child, any child who is naturally endowed with a high degree of general mental ability or extraordinary ability in a specific sphere of activity or knowledge. Although standard IQ tests are the most commonly used means of identifying gifted children, other tests of both intelligence and creativity are also used.
Who first studies the concept of giftedness?
Their research was instrumental in the development of testing intelligence. Lewis Terman, who lived from 1877 to 1956, is the recognized father of gifted education. In 1916, Terman revised the Binet-Simon and published the Stanford-Binet test, which made it possible for schools to assess student intelligence.
Why is my gifted child so messy?
A: Yes, it is a fact that gifted children can be quite disorganized. This is due to the quick paced minds of these children cognitively, making them busy thinking over thousands of things at one time. Depending on his age, he may be rewarded for completing his tasks on time and being more organized.