Gifted individuals present a variety of behaviors that can be considered common in relation to the general population. It is important to note that not all gifted individuals will exhibit all of these behaviors, and their intensity may vary from person to person.
Cognitive behaviors:
Intense curiosity: They ask frequent questions and avidly seek knowledge.
Quick learning: They assimilate new information easily and quickly.
Advanced vocabulary: They use a rich and complex vocabulary for their age.
Abstract thinking: They understand abstract and complex concepts with ease.
Creative problem solving: Find original and innovative solutions to problems.
Exceptional memory: They demonstrate high memorization capacity.
Intense interests: They develop passions for specific areas of knowledge.
Perfectionism: They seek excellence in everything they do.
Social and emotional behaviors:
Emotional sensitivity: They demonstrate empathy and sensitivity to the feelings of others.
Emotional intensity: They experience emotions deeply and intensely.
Independence: They prefer to work alone and make their own decisions.
Persistence: They dedicate themselves to challenging tasks and do not give up easily.
Peculiar sense of humor: They appreciate intelligent, ironic and sarcastic humor.
Impatience: They may become frustrated with the slowness of others or with repetitive tasks.
Questioning rules: They question authority and established rules.
Difficulty fitting in socially: They may feel different from their peers and have difficulty making friends.
Attention-related behaviors:
Hyperfocus: Ability to concentrate intensely on an activity for long periods.
Distraction: Ease of being distracted by external stimuli or internal thoughts.
Impulsivity: They act without thinking about the consequences.
