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social science subjects > psychology > psychological assessment > educational and child assessment > giftedness
... > social science subjects > education > educational systems > alternative education > exceptionalities > intellectual exceptionalities > giftedness
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giftedness  

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  • Giftedness can be conceived as unusually high ability or potential in any domain. Views of giftedness are culturally shaped, and society deems which domains are recognized, valued, and nurtured. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Development; Giftedness]

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