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Hanninen, Gail E. – 1985
The digest addresses issues related to preschool gifted and talented children. Such a child is defined as one who functions significantly above average age level in language development, thinking skills, creative thinking skills, physical adaptability, social skills, and/or leadership. Early identification is viewed as important, and the use of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Early Identification, Gifted, Preschool Education
Whitmore, Joanne Rand – 1985
The digest examines the range of traits that may be exhibited by intellectually gifted children. The characterisitcs are explained to be signals that a particular child might warrant closer observation and special educational attention. Characteristics are listed under three headings: general behavior (early reading, ability to detect and…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Creativity, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted
Whitmore, Joanne Rand – 1985
In this digest the problem of underachievement among gifted students is examined. Gifted underachievers manifest three behavior patterns in the school setting: non-communication and withdrawal, passive compliance, and aggressive/disruptive behavior. Gifted underachievers have been identified in greater numbers recently. Some of the causes of…
Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Student Characteristics
Brophy, Jere – 1996
This ERIC digest focuses on students who are commonly described as shy (inhibited, lacking in confidence, socially anxious) or withdrawn (unresponsive, uncommunicative, or daydreaming). Symptoms of shyness or withdrawal may appear as part of the student's overall personality or as a situation-specific response to a particular stress factor.…
Descriptors: Anxiety, Behavior Modification, Behavior Patterns, Bibliotherapy