Article
Bogoyavlenskaya D.B .(2010). Giftedness: the answer one and a half centuries later . The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 3, 3-17
Abstract
The article puts special emphasis on the necessity of giving a scientifically grounded definition to such a concept as «giftedness». By taking a retrospective look on the problem the author reveals reasons why the perception of giftedness as «intellect above average» is so widespread. Determining a unit of analysis of giftedness (i.e. ability to develop activity on one’s own initiative) and creating a method for its measurement («systematic observation») made it possible to realize F. galton’s concept of giftedness.
Keywords: giftedness; systemic quality; diagnostics; unit of analysis; personality; scaling; abilities; development; genius;
For citing this article:
Bogoyavlenskaya D.B .(2010). Giftedness: the answer one and a half centuries later . The Moscow University Psychology Bulletin, 3, 3-17