| CHARACTERISTICS |
CONCOMITANT PROBLEMS |
| Keen power of observation; naïve receptivity; sense of
the significant; willingness to examine the unusual |
Possible gullibility |
| Power of abstraction, conceptualization, synthesis, interest
in inductive learning and problem solving; pleasure in intellectual
activity |
Occasional resistance to direction; rejection of remission
of detail |
| Interest in cause-effect relations, ability to see relationships;
Interest in applying concepts; love of truth |
Difficulty in accepting the illogical |
| Liking for structure and order; linking for consistency, as
in value systems, number systems, clocks, calendars |
Invention of our systems, sometimes conflicting |
| Retentiveness |
Dislike for routine and drill; need for early mastery of foundation
skills |
| Verbal proficiency; large vocabulary; facility in expression;
Interest in reading; breadth of information in advanced areas |
Need for specialized reading vocabulary early; parent resistance
to reading; escape into verbalism |
| Questioning attitude, intellectual curiosity, inquisitive
mind, intrinsic motivation |
Lack of early home or school simulation |
| Power of critical thinking; skepticism, evaluative testing;
self-criticism and self-checking |
Critical attitude toward others; discouragement from self-criticism |
| Creativeness and inventiveness; liking for new ways of doing
things; interest in creating, brainstorming, free-wheeling |
Rejection of the known, need to invent oneself |
| Power of concentration; intense attention that excludes all
else; long attention span |
Resistance to interruption |
| Persistent, goal directed behavior |
Stubbornness |
| Sensitivity, intuitiveness, empathy for others; need for emotional
support and a sympathetic attitude |
Need for success and recognition; sensitivity to criticism;
vulnerability to peer group rejection |
| High energy, alertness, eagerness; periods of intense voluntary
effort preceding invention |
Frustration with inactivity and absence of progress |
| Independence in work and study; preference for individualized
work; self-reliance; need for freedom of movement and action |
Parent and peer group pressures and non-conformity; problems
of rejection and rebellion |
| Versatility and virtuosity; diversity of interests and abilities;
many hobbies; proficiency in art forms such as music and drawing |
Lack of homogeneity in group work; need for flexibility and
individualization; need for help in exploring and developing
interests; need to build basic competencies in major interests |
| Friendliness and outgoingness |
Need for peer group relations in many types of groups; problems
in developing social leadership |
