Question

Which of the following characteristic is NOT possessed by gifted children?

• A. Advanced logical thinking, questioning, and problem-solving behaviour
• B. A preference for solitary academic activities over extended periods
• C. Superior generalization and discrimination abilities
• D. Low level of intrinsic motivation and self-esteem

Hint:

Gifted children are self-driven and confident. Find the option that says the opposite.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Gifted children are those with very high ability in one or more areas. Research on them lists a set of common traits. The question asks for the one trait they do NOT have.

Step 2: Key Formula or Approach:
Recall the usual traits of gifted children: strong reasoning, wide knowledge, quick learning, high drive from within, and good self-esteem. Any option that says the opposite of these is the answer.

Step 3: Check option (1).
Gifted children think logically, ask many questions and solve problems well. So this trait is possessed. Option (1) is not the answer.

Step 4: Check option (2).
Many gifted children are happy to study alone for long periods because they are absorbed in the work. So this trait is possessed. Option (2) is not the answer.

Step 5: Check option (3).
Gifted children generalise a rule from a few cases and also tell similar things apart very well. So this trait is possessed. Option (3) is not the answer.

Step 6: Check option (4).
Gifted children are usually strongly self-driven and have good self-esteem. A low level of both is the opposite of this. So option (4) is NOT a trait of gifted children, and it is the answer.

Final Answer:
Low intrinsic motivation and low self-esteem are not found in gifted children. This is option (4). \[ \boxed{\text{Option (4)}} \]