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Peer reviewedPiechowski, Michael M. – Roeper Review, 1998
Analyzes historical and contemporary cases where outstanding achievement resulted despite the lack of a strongly supportive environment. It concludes that personal strengths of the individual are the key factor in overcoming deficiencies in environmental support. Models of Feldman, Piirto, Tannenbaum, and Gagne are applied to the development of…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Disadvantaged Youth, Family Environment, Gifted
