Question

Shanta has an IQ of 140. She has recently won an award for the ‘Best Author’ as well. Will she be gifted or talented? Elaborate on giftedness and its characteristics.

Answer 1

Shanta would be gifted, as she has exceptional general ability shown in superior performance in a wide variety of areas. Whereas talent is a remarkable ability in a specific field.

Characteristics of giftedness:

1. Advanced logical thinking, questioning, and problem-solving behaviour.
2. High speed in processing information.
3. Superior generalisation and discrimination ability.
4. Advanced level of original and creative thinking.
5. High level of intrinsic motivation and self-esteem.