Psychology 2043A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 13: Structured Prediction, Hunter College, Advantageous
24 Feb 2017
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Intelligence, creativity, and talent have all been central to the various definitions. Lewis terman (1925): defined the gifted as those who score in the top 2% on standardized tests of intelligence. Guilford (1967): called for identification of people with creative potential. Witty (1951): described as those whose performance is consistently remarkable in any potentially valuable area. Above 3 concepts continue to be reflected in the current and still-evolving definitions. First definition included in a 1972 report to congress titled education of the gifted by the u. s. commissioner of education, sydney marland (see pg. Possessing demonstrated or potential high performance capabilities and who by reason thereof require services or activities not ordinarily provided by the school. Will encompass a minimum of 3-5% of the school population. 1993 (national excellence: a case for developing america"s talent): revised definition that was motivated by new research and concerns about inequity. Replaced the word gifted with outstanding talent and exceptional talent.
