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This paper describes a developmental psychological approach to understanding giftedness. A theoretical model of exceptional expertise is used to frame our understanding of how gifted children's conceptual knowledge develops in a variety of domains and how the interplay of this conceptual knowledge with domain-specific skills results in rich, elaborate thinking. This model provides a 'design for development' of giftedness in a variety of domains. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Counseling concerns of highly able students may reflect characteristics associated with giftedness. Yet school counselor training programs give scant attention to this phenomenon and to the social and emotional development of these students. School counselors therefore may be unaware of and unequipped to respond to these concerns. Referencing scholarly literature related to giftedness as both asset and burden, the author explores school counselors' potential roles in responding to the needs of gifted students. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2018 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

The article describes Israel's approach to the education of gifted and talented children. It describes the programs for gifted and talented children in Israel and the process for selecting students for these programs. The method of selecting students for programs is consistent with the Ministry of Education's definition of giftedness, the goals of the giftedness programs, and the characteristics of these programs. The selection method is affected by the standards required of the instruments as well as other constraints, such as the constraints on funding for this purpose. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

A considerable amount of recent evidence suggests that speed of information processing (SIP) may be related to general giftedness as well as contributing to higher mathematical ability. To date, no study has examined SIP associated with both general giftedness (G) and excellence in mathematics (EM). This paper presents a part of more extensive research aimed at a multidimensional examination of mathematical giftedness, which is a complex function of the G factor and EM factor. The research population consisted of four groups of 10th–11th grade students who differed in their G level and EM level. 190 participants performed five SIP tests: Visual-matching, Cross-out of numbers, Digit-symbol, Symbol-search and Simple arithmetic exercises. We found that the G–EM group outperformed the three other study groups on all five tests. The findings reveal that between-group differences in performance on Cross-out of numbers and Simple arithmetic exercises tests are associated with both G and EM factors, whereas especially the G factor had an effect on students’ scores on Digit-symbol, Symbol-search and Visual-matching tests. In addition, we found gender differences on the Digit-symbol and Symbol-search tests. The results of this study suggest that EM and G factors are interrelated but represent different traits with respect to the SIP. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

One hundred twenty-four undergraduate education majors completed the phrase "a gifted student is ______" using a metaphor and then explained their choice of metaphor. Qualitative metaphor analysis influenced by Dai's (2009) essential tensions determined that preservice teachers conceive of giftedness as rapid memorization of content knowledge and showy demonstrations of achievement. They believe that excellence is rare and that intelligence is generalizable. Responses were mixed as to whether giftedness is a natural state of being or a process of becoming gifted. There was very little evidence to suggest that preservice teachers focused on the motivational aspect of talent development or the notion that gifted students are likely popular with their peers. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

This issue sets itself apart from earlier issues through its lack of traditional giftedness research articles. This is not simply a coincidence. The work on display here is becoming generally more prevalent, and I see at least two developments in our field that help explain this shift. The issue's first contribution raises fundamental questions about giftedness research and the nature and quality of the relationship between the field and its various parent disciplines. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Unlike traditional person-centered models of giftedness, the Actiotope Model of Giftedness focuses on the person-environment interactions. It postulates that successful learning requires necessary resources, termed educational and learning capital, located both in the environment and the individual. The Questionnaire of Educational and Learning Capital (QELC) is introduced. The results of a validation study with students from China, Turkey and Germany is reported which shows that the QELC has satisfactory psychometric properties as well as construct and concurrent validity. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

This commentary addresses Subotnik et al.’s (see record 2012-24309-002) target article from the perspective of researchers active in the field of giftedness. First, we self-critically examine the current standing of giftedness research within the scientific community. Second, the authors’ critique of gifted education is sharpened in three respects: (a) gifted identification, (b) effectiveness of gifted education, and (c) credentials of gifted education. Finally, four necessary and productive lines for future research are proposed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

There has been an increase in publications of quantitative research studies investigating overexcitabilities (OEs) and giftedness. On one hand, increased interest in OEs bodes well for the dissemination of Dabrowski’s theory of positive disintegration (TPD), from which OEs are derived. On the other hand, recent research raises concerns regarding the assumptions underlying the research methods in common use. This article argues that the assumptions regarding OEs and their relationship to giftedness evident in recent research run counter to Dabrowskian theorizing. Due to the uniqueness and coherence of TPD, the article concludes by noting the need for a paradigm shift when researchers investigate TPD concepts such as OE. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Comments on an article by Albert Zieglera & Shane N. Phillipson (see record 2012-16824-002). In the study, we tried to find out what made a person demonstrate outstanding scientific creativity. The result showed that eminent scientists had a variety of essential traits, such as intrinsic motivation, eruditeness, autonomy, and initiative. However, we also know that these traits are also possessed by many ordinary people to some extent. So these traits are necessary but not sufficient for preeminence. More importantly, along the pathway the interaction and the co-evolution are the keys to transcendence. It is lucky that we have a chance to read Ziegler and Phillipson’s systemic theory of gifted education,which can shed more light on our findings. Here, we will first comment on the theory that inspires us, then reinterpret our findings in the light of it, and put forward some tentative suggestions in the end. In contrast to traditional trait-oriented conceptions, Ziegler and Phillipson redefine excellence from the perspective of an action-oriented approach. In the Actiotope Model of Giftedness, which has been elegantly crafted over the years,excellence refers to a specific quality of actions. In this way, Ziegler and Phillipson greatly expand the understanding of giftedness. The model provides a comprehensive new vision for gifted education, and can help researchers understand giftedness more profoundly and broadly. What we are looking forward to is its widespread application in gifted education in China. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

This issue of High Ability Studies stands out with regard to diversity in two respects. First, it includes contributions from various areas of talent development and expertise, some of which have been studied very little to date. It features studies focusing on, for instance, expertise in poker, the musically gifted, talented dancers and academic giftedness. Second, highly diverse aspects of talent development, giftedness, and expertise such as decision making, cooperative learning, competition perfectionism, and ability climates are examined. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)

Professional school counselors are responsible for serving students across a wide range of cognitive ability, yet counselor educators may not attend to issues related to giftedness, such as how and when developmental phenomena may be experienced by highly able students, and the need to differentiate counseling approaches for this population. This study examined the extent to which CACREP-accredited school counseling programs addressed giftedness, as well as perceived barriers and supports that influenced whether programs included topics related to extreme ability in their preparatory curricula. Findings included that minimal attention was given to the implications of high ability for counseling practice, and that a lack of room in the curriculum, lack of funding, and absence of pertinent, mandated standards were some of the largest barriers to inclusion. Supports in the form of openness to including information, faculty expertise and experience, and perceived need were generally perceived to be low to moderate. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

[Correction Notice: An erratum for this article was reported in Vol 32(3) of Roeper Review: A Journal on Gifted Education (see record 2010-15324-007). In the original article there was an error in section "Attachment" on page 117, line 10. The correction is given in the erratum.] Although both giftedness and secure attachment are associated with advanced language and good socioemotional adjustment, not all gifted children are well adjusted. This article explores the consequences of attachment style on gifted development and examines whether early trauma can be rectified. The dearth of research on giftedness and attachment has necessitated the review of less direct evidence, including brain research and maternal depression. A partly empirical, partly conceptual picture is drawn to demonstrate that attachment styles can support, reduce, and even prevent giftedness. This is further illustrated by an experiment involving IQ scores that mimics the expected effects of early trauma and insecure attachment on test performance. The article concludes by suggesting that attachment style may contribute to a gifted spectrum. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

[Correction Notice: An Erratum for this article was reported in Vol 68(1) of Gifted Child Quarterly (see record 2024-34178-006). In the original article, an error impacting the results of the analysis occurred when the authors inadvertently flipped the interpretation of anxiety scores in the Tong and Yewchuk (1996) study. Upon reanalysis with the corrected number, the effect was not significant at the 5% significance level, but there is evidence of an effect at the 10% significance level. Rather than dichotomizing the interpretation based on p < .05, some prefer reporting the “degree of evidence”: there was weak evidence (.05 < p < .10) of a difference in anxiety between gifted and non-gifted students in this meta-analysis. The corrected Figure 2 based on this statement (using a 90% CI) is present in the erratum.] Given the ongoing debate over whether giftedness is associated with mental health disorders, there is a great need to highlight and compare results from the most methodologically rigorous studies. Surprisingly, the vast majority of literature reviews and background sections of research articles include studies that do not directly compare gifted and nongifted youth. Furthermore, almost no attention has been paid to how differences in the definitions of giftedness or mental health outcomes of interest affect the interpretation and comparison of studies. The authors apply an epidemiologic perspective for thinking about these issues, highlight many of the challenges of studying this population, and present results from meta-analyses that include the most methodologically rigorous studies comparing rates of depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, suicide ideation, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) between gifted and nongifted youth. They conclude with recommendations to strengthen research in this area. Putting the research to use: Through this review we sought to provide concrete recommendations to strengthen future research on the mental health of gifted children. Most notably, future studies should assess large, population-based cohorts that include both gifted and nongifted individuals. Researchers should also move toward describing their study population according to their specific aptitudes, talents, skills or abilities, rather than using the general term ‘gifted’. Thinking more specifically about these relationships will not only help us to understand the association between giftedness and mental health, but will also increase the potential to effectively shape programs and policies for gifted youth, focusing resources on the most vulnerable. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Questionnaires were given to students prior to testing for giftedness to assess how the gifted identification process changes attitudes to ward gifted programs and parent-child relationships. After those identified as gifted had been participating in a pullout gifted program for one semester, another questionnaire was administered to all original participants. Comparable data were also collected from the students' parents. Results suggest that prior to identification, gifted and nongifted students and their parents shared similar attitudes toward giftedness. After identification, attitudes showed either no change or decreased. Compared to their gifted counterparts, nongifted students and their parents tended to report lower attitudes after identification. The impact of this attenuation and the use of preidentification data are also discussed. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2017 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Leadership is one of the most underemphasized dimensions of high ability cited in the current federal definition of giftedness. This particular ability area is highlighted here in an effort to offer helpful information and recommendations to administrators, educators, parents, and policymakers who seek plausible solutions to the problem of underidentification among gifted secondary African American male student populations. Key topics and issues addressed include definitions of giftedness, school context and environment, identity development, resilience, and leadership potential. The analysis concludes with practitioner- and researcher-focused recommendations. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Courage may be the most important gift of all. It is not something we are born with. It is not something that, for the most part, we learn in school. Rather, it is a choice that anyone can make—if they are willing to pay the price. This article discusses the gift of courage. It discusses what courage is, why it is important, and why it crucially needs to be incorporated into contemporary discourse about giftedness. It is courage, perhaps more than any other form of giftedness, that will determine what this world becomes—or does not become. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2023 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

The importance of individualized work with gifted students has been acknowledged in both domestic and international environments, and the process of gifted student identification is a professionally demanding one. The Slovene Concept of Identifying and Working with Gifted Students, which has been internationally cited as an example of good practice, is currently being renewed. Psychologists should simultaneously secure methodologically sound instruments for the teachers to assess giftedness in students, as they are indispensable in identifying the gifted in educational settings. In the present article, we describe the process of translation and adaptation of the Gifted Rating Scales GRS-S (Pfeiffer & Jarosewich, 2003) into Slovene. The scales could be used by teachers and other mentors to assess their students’ potentials and abilities in areas of intellectual and academic ability, creativity, artistic talent, leadership, and motivation. We looked into the psychometric characteristics of the scales, gathered the raters’ comments about them, and conducted a convergent validity analysis with the currently used Scales for the Teacher’s Assessment of Giftedness (OLNAD07). Thirty-six teachers from around Slovenia participated in the study and rated the giftedness of 175 4th grade students. The translated scales exhibit good psychometric characteristics (high internal consistency, criterion validity, factorial structure) and satisfactory convergent validity with OLNAD07. While the participating teachers are in general wary of the present instrument, they feel the proposed GRS-S scales are more suitable for use in the identification process. We thus propose a standardization study to be conducted with a larger sample and we propose the possibility of implementing the scales into the process of working with the gifted in Slovenia. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract) Resumen en idioma originalPostopek prepoznavanja nadarjenih je strokovno zahtevno opravilo, delo z nadarjenimi učenci pa v domačem in mednarodnem okolju prepoznano kot izjemno pomembno. Slovenski Koncept odkrivanja in dela z nadarjenimi je tudi v tujini prepoznan kot primer dobre prakse, trenutno pa poteka njegova prenova. Vzporedno s pripravo prenovljenega Koncepta odkrivanja in dela z nadarjenimi bi morali psihologi zagotoviti tudi metodološko ustrezne pripomočke za učiteljevo oceno nadarjenosti učencev. Ker so v šolskem okolju prav učitelji ključni pri identifikaciji nadarjenih učencev, v članku opisujeva postopek prevoda in priredbe Lestvic za ocenjevanje nadarjenosti GRS-S (Pfeiffer in Jarosewich, 2003), ki jih za ocenjevanje na področjih intelektualnih sposobnosti, učne učinkovitosti, ustvarjalnosti, umetniških talentov, vodstvenih sposobnosti in motivacije lahko uporabljajo učitelji ali drugi mentorji. Poleg preverjanja merskih značilnosti sva zbrala še mnenja ocenjevalcev in izvedla konvergentno preverjanje veljavnosti z obstoječimi Ocenjevalnimi lestvicami za oceno nadarjenosti učenca (OLNAD07). V študiji je sodelovalo 36 učiteljev razrednega pouka iz vse Slovenije, ki so skupaj ocenili 175 učencev četrtega razreda osnovne šole. Rezultati kažejo na ustrezne psihometrične značilnosti prevedenih lestvic (visoka notranja skladnost, kriterijska veljavnost, ustrezna faktorska struktura) in ustrezno konvergentno veljavnost pri primerjavi z OLNAD07. Do slednjih so učitelji precej kritični, predlagane lestvice GRS-S pa ocenjujejo kot primernejši pripomoček za ocenjevanje nadarjenosti. V zaključku predlagava izvedbo standardizacijske študije pri večjem vzorcu in morebitno vpeljavo lestvic v postopek identifikacije nadarjenih. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

As culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse students continue to be underrepresented in gifted programs, the beliefs that frame teacher perceptions of giftedness remain an important area of focus. Literature indicates that a lack of gifted‐specific coursework in teacher preparation programs may sustain ill‐formed preconceptions regarding giftedness, leading new teachers to rely on bias and stereotypic thinking when nominating students for gifted identification. Furthermore, deficit thinking and colorblind racial attitudes may interfere with the implementation of culture‐fair identification practices and the implementation of multicultural pedagogy meant to elicit unique strengths and engage culturally diverse students. This article explores these barriers to equitable programming and concludes with broad recommendations for school psychologists in advocating for traditionally underrepresented gifted students. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)

Dr. Ugur Sak is the founding Director of the Center for Research and Practice for High Ability Education and professor of gifted education studies at Anadolu University. He is the editor of the Turkish Journal of Giftedness and Education, and has been on advisory and executive boards of international associations in gifted education. His research has been published in major journals of creativity and giftedness. In this interview, Dr. Sak discusses a new test of intelligence and reviews the processes and procedures in terms of its standardization. He reviews validity and reliability information as well as standardization and utilization of the test. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2020 APA, all rights reserved) (Source: journal abstract)