Assertion: The terms ‘talent’ and ‘giftedness’ are often used inter - changeably.

Reasoning: Giftedness refers to remarkable ability in a specific field , while talent refers to exceptional general ability.

The Assertion is true, but the Reasoning is false.

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’.