1. CHARACTERISTICPROBLEMGentle or hostile sense of humorNegative use of humor may damage relationshipsHigh expectations of self & othersSelf-criticism, others don't meet high standardsDiscrepancy between physical and intellectual developmentHesitation to participate in activities where he/seh doesn't excelResponsible, self-confident, sociable, able to lead othersPerceived as quot;
bossyquot;
, arrogantAccelerated thought processFrustrated at paceQuantity of advanced information on many topicsBoredom with regular curriculum, impatient with groupPower of abstraction, conceptualization, generalizingQuestions others, (authority), may appear disrespectfulQuick, accurate memoryDislike for routine drillsAble to concentrate and persistPerceived as stubborn; resists interruptionVerbal proficiencyTends to dominate conversation; perceived as a quot;
show-offquot;
Idealistic, sense of justiceFrustrations from attempting unrealistic reforms, depression<br />Concomitant ProblemsBased on Growing Up Gifted by Barbara Clark<br />