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Possible Characteristics of Gifted Underachievers:


author:Glen Stanton

Possible Characteristics of Gifted Underachievers:

 

Social Emotional Characteristics/Behaviors may include:

  •  Low self-esteem
  •  Unrealistic self concept
  • Withdrawn, non-communicative; avoids risks, feels powerless
  • Passive -- complies only enough to ?get by?
  • Aggressive, hostile, defensive, rebellious
  • May reject authority
  • Blames problems on others
  • Poor social skills- diificulty functioning or fitting in a group
  •  Identifies strongly with no one or two close friends
  • Can be inflexible                           

School Characteristics/Behaviors may include:

  •  Negative attitude toward school
  •  Often says they are bored
  • Work incomplete or poorly done
  • Can be a perfectionist
  • Easily distracted, short concentration span unless it is something they are personally intertested in.
  • Behavioural issues -- wanders around room, disrupts class
  • Someone else is to blame for any problems
  • Can perform poorly in tests
  •  Difficulty establishing focus or goals
  • Often connects with similar children

 

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