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Bernardo, Debra – Gifted Child Today (GCT), 1990
This article discusses findings by pediatric psychologists studying destructive stress responses and other psychological costs of overdriven competitiveness in gifted students. Warning signs indicative of depression or antisocial withdrawal are described, as are contributing factors such as parental expectations. Suggestions for avoiding…
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Burnout, Competition, Coping
