Wisdom as a Form of Giftedness.

Sternberg, Robert J.

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ERIC Number: EJ616398

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Wisdom as a Form of Giftedness.

Sternberg, Robert J.

Gifted Child Quarterly, v44 n4 p252-60 Fall 2000

This article discusses how giftedness is currently defined and presents an alternative view based on a balance theory of wisdom. The theory is described as a useful way of conceptualizing wisdom. Sources of differences in wisdom and the need for development of wisdom as a form of giftedness are addressed. (Contains references.) (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Ability Identification, Adults, Classification, Cognitive Ability, Educational Theories, Elementary Secondary Education, Gifted, Intelligence Differences, Student Characteristics

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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