ERIC Number: EJ414909
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1990
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Competitive Overdrive Stalls High Achieving Teens.
Bernardo, Debra
Gifted Child Today (GCT), v13 n3 p30-31 May-Jun 1990
This article discusses findings by pediatric psychologists studying destructive stress responses and other psychological costs of overdriven competitiveness in gifted students. Warning signs indicative of depression or antisocial withdrawal are described, as are contributing factors such as parental expectations. Suggestions for avoiding competitive student burnout are offered. (PB)
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Audience: Parents
Language: English
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