Strengths

Problems

* Acquires and retains information quickly

* Impatient with slowness of others; dislikes routine and drill; may resist mastering foundation skills; may make concepts unduly complex

* Inquisitive attitude; intellectual curiosity; intrinsic motivation; searches for significance

* Asks embarrassing questions; strong-willed; resists direction; seems excessive in interests; expects same of others.

* Ability to conceptualize, abstract, synthesize; enjoys problem solving and intellectual activity.

* rejects or omits details; resists practice or drill; questions teaching procedures.

* Can see cause-effect relations.

* Difficulty accepting the illogical, such as feelings, traditions, or matters to be taken on faith.

* Love of truth, equity, and fair play

* Difficulty in being practical; worry about humanitarian concerns.

* Enjoys organizing things and people into structure and order; seeks to systematize.

* Constructs complicated rules or systems; may be seen as bossy, rude, or domineering.

* Large vocabulary and facile verbal proficiency; broad information in advanced areas.

* May use words to escape or avoid situations; becomes bored with school and age-peers; seen by others as a "know it all."

* Thinks critically; has high expectancies; is self-critical and evaluates others.

* Critical or intolerant toward others; may become discouraged or depressed; perfectionistic.

* Keen observer; willing to consider the unusual; open to new experiences.

* Overly intense focus; occasional gullibility.

* Creative and inventive: likes new ways of doing things.

* May disrupt plans or reject what is already known; seen by others as different and out of step.

* Intense concentration; long attention span in areas of interest; goal directed behavior; persistence.

* Resists interruption; neglects duties or people during period of focused interests; stubbornness.

* Sensitivity; empathy for others; desire to be accepted by others.

* Sensitivity to criticism or peer rejection; expects others to have similar values; need for success and recognition; may feel different and alienated.

* High energy, alertness, eagerness; periods of intense efforts.

* Frustration with inactivity; eagerness may disrupt others' schedules; needs continual stimulation; may be seen as hyperactive.

* Independent; prefers individualized work; self-reliant.

* May appear scattered and disorganized; frustrations over lack of time; others may expect continual competence.

* Diverse interests and abilities; versatility.

* May appear scattered and disorganized; frustrations over lack of time; others may expect continual competence.

* Strong sense of humor.

* Sees absurdities of situations; humor may not be understood by peers; may become "class clown" to gain attention.