Giftedness is characterized by exceptional general ability shown in:

a) Superior performance in a wide variety of areas.

b) Remarkable ability in a specific field.

c) Above-average intelligence quotient (IQ) scores.

d) Outstanding creativity and commitment.

a

Although the terms ‘talent’ and ‘giftedness’ are often used inter - changeably, they mean different things. Giftedness is exceptional general ability shown in superior performance in a wide variety of areas. Talent is a narrower term and refers to remarkable ability in a specific field (e.g., spiritual, social, aesthetic, etc.). The highly talented are sometimes called ‘prodigies’.