Exploring Social and Emotional Aspects of Giftedness in Children.

Lovecky, Deirdre V.

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ERIC Number: EJ454457

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1992

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ISSN: ISSN-0278-3193

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Exploring Social and Emotional Aspects of Giftedness in Children.

Lovecky, Deirdre V.

Roeper Review, v15 n1 p18-25 Sep 1992

Five traits common to gifted children that result in social and emotional vulnerability are described, including divergent thinking ability, excitability, sensitivity, perceptiveness, and entelechy. Specific issues that parents must face to enable their children to reach their full potential are explored. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Conceptual Tempo, Divergent Thinking, Elementary Secondary Education, Emotional Development, Gifted, Interpersonal Competence, Perception, Self Actualization, Social Cognition, Social Development, Student Characteristics, Thinking Skills

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Non-Classroom; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Parents

Language: English

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