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If you’re gifted, that’s nothing to be ashamed of. Gifted people are often the ones who rise to the top in fields like science, technology, medicine, and other industries where innovation is necessary. Their intellectual abilities give them an edge over their peers and show what human potential can be.
And gifted people aren’t necessarily defined by their impressive IQs. Some are neurodiverse, meaning they have higher-than-average intelligence but also have other exceptional characteristics — such as extremely high visual, auditory, or tactile perception abilities — which contribute to their overall specialness.
The trait of being gifted shows itself in different ways. Some are very outgoing or crave education. Others are creative with words and music, are the “life of the party” or are amazing with technology — and some can even be known for their ability to be a good listener and helping other people who need help.
Even within the field of giftedness, there is a broad spectrum of traits that can be exhibited. The following list will help you identify more of your own traits, and may even help you understand other gifted people better.
1.Intellectual Giftedness
In terms of intellectual giftedness, this involves analytical ability and high-level…
