Which of the following are typical characteristics of gifted children?
(A) High speed in processing information
(B) Independent and non-conformist thinking
(C) Advanced level of original and creative thinking
(D) Low level of intrinsic motivation
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (B) and (C) only
Gifted children show early signs of intellectual superiority, and certain characteristics are typical of them.
(A) High speed in processing information Correct. Gifted children process information fast, along with advanced logical thinking and problem solving.
(B) Independent and non-conformist thinking Correct. They think for themselves rather than follow what others think.
(C) Advanced level of original and creative thinking Correct. Giftedness combines high ability with high creativity, so original thinking is one of its marks.
(D) Low level of intrinsic motivation Incorrect. Gifted children have a high level of intrinsic motivation and self-esteem: they work out of their own interest, and giftedness depends on high commitment as well. One word, ‘High’ turned into ‘Low’, and a feature of gifted children became its opposite. Read each item to the last word.
NCERT (2025-26): “Intellectual Giftedness … Each gifted student possesses different strengths, personalities and characteristics. Some important characteristics of gifted children are :
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