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Old 10-07-2008, 12:38 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Victor View Post
Giftedness starts at about 130. However IQ is not a measure of giftedness. Giftedness is global and encompasses the whole person, particularly their emotions.

However for those who are gifted, it is important for their emotional and social growth to mix with other gifted people.

So it is well worthwhile to join a gifted group.
You are quite right that a person's emotions plays a vital role in their ability to apply their giftedness. The highest grades (or general attainment in life) are achieved mostly by hard work rather than by being naturally gifted. Being smart is not enough in itself.
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