天才儿童：被标记为非凡的终身影响

We are finally understanding the lifelong impact of being marked as exceptional during childhood, finds David Robson Giftedness refers to exceptional talent or intelligence, which is usually apparent from an early age. There isn’t a precise way to identify it. Although Terman relied on IQ, contemporary studies and programmes use various assessments centred on intelligence, academic achievement and, in some cases, creativity. LADY GAGA may seem to have little in common with Mark Zuckerberg and Sergey Brin, other than being extremely successful. But there is a connection: all three were deemed gifted in childhood. The idea of giftedness – possessing outstanding talent or intelligence at a young age – is, and always has been, controversial. …