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McCallister, Corliss Jean; Meckstroth, Elizabeth – Understanding Our Gifted, 2000
Discussion of the nature/nurture controversy in giftedness concludes that giftedness has a strong hereditary basis that is greatly influenced by educational experiences. The importance of the affective domain is also stressed. Some specific suggestions are offered to help students nurture themselves and to help parents and teachers nurture others.…
Descriptors: Affective Behavior, Educational Environment, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
