6 Types of Gifted People - Which One Are You?

Summary

This video explores six different types of gifted individuals, as identified by researchers George Betts and Maureen Neihart. These include the Successful, Challenging, Underground, Drop-out, Double-labeled, and Autonomous types. Each type is described by their unique traits, behaviors, and struggles, ranging from high academic achievers to those who hide their giftedness or face difficulties due to disabilities. The video emphasizes the need for support systems and understanding to help gifted individuals reach their full potential. Viewers are encouraged to reflect on which type they identify with.

Takeaways

• 🧠 Giftedness is not limited to high IQ or being a prodigy; there are many overlooked types of giftedness.
• 📚 Researchers George Betts and Maureen Neihart identified six types of gifted individuals based on behaviors, feelings, and needs.
• 🏆 Type 1: The Successful Type - Recognized for academic achievements, but may struggle with identity issues and lack of emotional growth due to high expectations.
• 💥 Type 2: The Challenging Type - Creative and unconventional, often questions authority and feels stifled by traditional school settings, risking delinquent behavior.
• 🤐 Type 3: The Underground Type - Hides their giftedness to fit in, often feeling insecure and needing support from peers, parents, and teachers.
• 🚪 Type 4: The Drop-Out Type - Feels rejected and frustrated due to a lack of recognition, often misaligned with school curricula and at risk of dropping out.
• 🧩 Type 5: The Double Labeled Type - Gifted individuals with disabilities, like dyslexia or dysgraphia, who need extra support to thrive.
• 🌟 Type 6: The Autonomous Type - Independent and self-reliant, these individuals are natural leaders who succeed by leveraging the system to their advantage.
• 🔄 Many gifted individuals may identify with more than one type, showcasing a blend of characteristics.
• 📢 The video encourages viewers to reflect on which type they relate to and emphasizes the importance of recognizing diverse forms of giftedness.

Q & A

What is the common misconception about being gifted?

The common misconception about being gifted is that it only refers to having a high IQ or being a child prodigy. However, there are many different types of giftedness that are often overlooked and undervalued.

Who first studied the different types of gifted individuals?

Researchers George Betts and Maureen Neihart first studied the different types of gifted individuals in their 1988 article, 'Profiles of the Gifted and Talented.'

What are the characteristics of the 'successful type' of gifted individuals?

The 'successful type' of gifted individuals is the most commonly recognized. They are known for their impressive academic performances and achievements. However, they may become bored with school and lose their passion for learning due to the high expectations placed on them.

Why might 'successful type' gifted individuals struggle as adults?

They might struggle as adults because parents and teachers often focus too much on developing their intelligence, talents, and skills, which can stunt their personal, social, and emotional growth, making them competent but unimaginative and ill-adjusted adults.

What defines the 'challenging type' of gifted individuals?

The 'challenging type' of gifted individuals is characterized by their creativity, tenacity, and unconventional thinking. They often question authority and think outside the box, making them appear disruptive and nonconforming in structured environments like schools.

What problems do 'challenging type' gifted individuals face in school?

They often feel frustrated in school settings because their creativity is stifled, their abilities are overlooked, and they don't receive enough recognition for their giftedness. This can lead them to develop delinquent behaviors or drop out of school.

Why do 'underground type' gifted individuals hide their giftedness?

'Underground type' gifted individuals may hide their giftedness to feel more included in a non-gifted peer group, to avoid pressure to excel, or because they dislike the attention that comes with being labeled as gifted.

What are the emotional struggles faced by 'drop-out type' gifted individuals?

'Drop-out type' gifted individuals often struggle with feelings of anger, frustration, and depression because their giftedness is overlooked. They may feel rejected and unappreciated, which affects their self-esteem.

What is unique about 'double labeled type' gifted individuals?

'Double labeled type' gifted individuals have a physical or emotional handicap, such as dyslexia or dysgraphia, which can make it harder for school systems to identify them as gifted. Their handicaps may also make it more challenging for them to complete tasks or fulfill structured requirements.

What are the strengths of 'autonomous type' gifted individuals?

'Autonomous type' gifted individuals are independent, conscientious, and self-reliant. They are resourceful, goal-oriented, natural leaders, and they often succeed because they know how to navigate and utilize the school system to their advantage.

How do 'autonomous type' gifted individuals differ from 'successful type' gifted individuals?

While both 'autonomous type' and 'successful type' individuals may find success and recognition, 'autonomous type' individuals are not focused on impressing others or fitting in. They are aware of their giftedness but prioritize personal goals over external validation.

What is the purpose of Psych2Go's video on the six types of gifted individuals?

The purpose of the video is to educate viewers about the six different types of gifted individuals identified by researchers, highlighting the diversity of giftedness and the unique challenges and strengths associated with each type.

Outlines

00:00

🎓 Understanding the Spectrum of Giftedness

This paragraph explores the concept of giftedness beyond the traditional view of high IQ or prodigious talent. It introduces six types of gifted individuals identified by researchers George Betts and Maureen Neihart. The 'successful type' is highlighted as the most recognized, often due to their academic achievements and societal expectations. However, there's a risk of these individuals becoming disengaged from learning as their identity becomes too intertwined with their giftedness. The 'challenging type' is characterized by creativity and a tendency to question authority, which can lead to friction in structured educational environments. The 'underground type' refers to those who conceal their giftedness to fit in or avoid pressure, potentially leading to feelings of insecurity. Lastly, the 'drop-out type' describes individuals who struggle with their identity and self-esteem due to a lack of recognition for their talents, which can result in negative behaviors or disengagement from education.

05:01

📢 Engaging with the Video and Further Resources

The second paragraph serves as a call to action for viewers to engage with the content by sharing their thoughts in the comments and interacting with the video through likes and shares. It encourages viewers to subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated with new content from Psych2Go. Additionally, it mentions that references and studies used in the video are provided in the description, offering viewers the opportunity to delve deeper into the subject matter.

Keywords

💡Giftedness

Giftedness refers to an individual's exceptional talent or intelligence in certain areas. In the video, it's discussed as a broad concept that goes beyond high IQ or being a prodigy, emphasizing that there are multiple types of giftedness that often go overlooked or undervalued.

💡Successful Type

The 'Successful Type' is the most recognized form of giftedness, characterized by high academic performance and achievements. Individuals in this category often meet high expectations set by others but may suffer from boredom or a loss of passion due to a focus on intellectual development at the expense of emotional growth.

💡Challenging Type

The 'Challenging Type' refers to gifted individuals who are highly creative and tend to question authority. These individuals often think outside the box, which can lead to difficulties in traditional school settings as they are perceived as disruptive or nonconformist.

💡Underground Type

The 'Underground Type' describes individuals who try to hide their giftedness to fit in with peers or avoid scrutiny. This type often emerges in adolescence, when the desire for social acceptance intensifies, leading to anxiety or insecurity as they deny their full potential.

💡Drop-out Type

The 'Drop-out Type' includes individuals whose giftedness is overlooked or unsupported, leading to feelings of frustration or rejection. Their skills and interests often don't align with typical school curricula, which can cause them to feel alienated and, in some cases, lead to them dropping out of school.

💡Double Labeled Type

The 'Double Labeled Type' refers to gifted individuals who also have a physical or learning disability, such as dyslexia or dyscalculia. These challenges can make it harder for them to be identified as gifted, and they often struggle with frustration and discouragement in structured educational environments.

💡Autonomous Type

The 'Autonomous Type' describes independent and self-reliant gifted individuals who excel in school or have found ways to succeed within the system. Unlike other types, they are aware of their giftedness but are not preoccupied with gaining approval from others, often becoming natural leaders.

💡Emotional Growth

Emotional growth refers to the development of personal and social skills, which may be stunted in some gifted individuals, particularly the 'Successful Type.' The video highlights how focusing too much on intellectual achievement can lead to emotional underdevelopment.

💡Creativity

Creativity is the ability to think outside the box and come up with new, unconventional ideas. The 'Challenging Type' is particularly associated with creativity, as they often find traditional environments stifling due to their nonconformist and imaginative nature.

💡Support System

A support system refers to the network of people, such as parents, teachers, or peers, that can help a gifted individual thrive. The video stresses the importance of having a positive support system for types like the 'Challenging Type' and 'Underground Type' to prevent negative outcomes like delinquency or anxiety.

Highlights

There are many different types of giftedness that tend to be overlooked and undervalued.

Researchers George Betts and Maureen Neihart identified six different types of gifted individuals in their 1988 article, 'Profiles of the Gifted and Talented'.

Type One: The successful type. These individuals excel in academics and prestigious achievements but may lose passion for learning due to high expectations.

Parents and teachers may focus too much on developing intelligence in Type Ones, stunting their personal, social, and emotional growth.

Type Two: The challenging type. These individuals are highly creative and question authority, but often feel frustrated by the school system for stifling their potential.

Type Twos may develop delinquent behaviors or drop out of school if they lack support systems or positive influences.

Type Three: The underground type. These individuals hide their giftedness due to the pressure of excelling or the desire to fit in with their peers.

Type Threes often feel insecure and anxious and need encouragement and understanding from parents, teachers, and peers.

Type Four: The drop-out type. These individuals often struggle with feelings of anger, frustration, and depression due to their giftedness being overlooked.

Type Fours may develop low self-esteem and drop out of school because their talents don't align with the typical school curriculum.

Type Five: The double-labeled type. These gifted individuals have a physical or emotional handicap, making it harder for schools to recognize their giftedness.

Type Fives may struggle with tasks due to their handicap, leading to frustration and sensitivity to criticism.

Type Six: The autonomous type. These individuals are independent, self-reliant, and goal-oriented, excelling both in school and as leaders.

Unlike other types, Type Sixes are aware of their giftedness and are not preoccupied with gaining approval or fitting in with peers.

All six types of gifted individuals have unique behaviors, feelings, and needs, highlighting the importance of recognizing diverse forms of giftedness.

Transcripts

- [Narrator] Hey, Psych2Goers.

What does it mean to be gifted?

Like many, you may think it's having

an exceptionally high IQ or being a child prodigy.

And while it's true that people who fall

under these categories can be considered gifted,

it's also time you realize that there are actually

many different types of giftedness

that tend to get overlooked and undervalued.

First studied by researchers George Betts

and Maureen Neihart in their 1988 article,

Profiles of the Gifted and Talented,

they identified six different types of gifted individuals

according to their behaviors, feelings, and needs.

Curious to know which type you are?

Well, here are six types of gifted people.

Number one, the successful type.

Type ones are the most commonly recognized type

of gifted individuals.

They're those we've typically come

to associate with the term because

of their impressive academic performances

and prestigious achievements.

Most type ones become even more driven to excel

because of the high expectations placed upon them

at a young age by their parents, teachers, and peers.

However, at the same time, some type ones

can become bored with school and lose their passion

for learning because they feel like their giftedness

has become their entire identity.

This happens because many parents and teachers

make the mistake of focusing too much

on developing their intelligence, talents, and skills

that it stunts their personal, social, and emotional growth,

making them competent, but unimaginative,

and ill-adjusted adults.

Number two, the challenging type.

Next we have the second type of giftedness,

known as the challenging type.

Type twos are labeled as such

because they are often unafraid of challenging others

and questioning authority.

Highly creative, tenacious, and unconventional,

type twos tend to think outside the box so much

that it sometimes makes them difficult to get along with

because of how disruptive and nonconforming they can be.

Often receiving little to no recognition

for their giftedness, many type twos feel frustrated

with the school setting because it stifles their creativity,

overlooks their abilities,

and keeps them from realizing their full potential.

If they don't have a support system in place

or have other positive influences in their life,

it's likely for type twos to develop delinquent behaviors

or eventually drop out of school.

Number three, the underground type.

Type threes, also called the underground types,

are gifted individuals who wanna try

to hide their giftedness from others.

This may be because they want to feel more included

in a non-gifted peer group, feel too much pressure to excel,

or dislike the intense scrutiny and attention

that giftedness often brings.

Those who don't manifest their giftedness

until late childhood or early adolescence tend

to fall into this category,

most likely because that is the age

when the desire for belongingness and social approval

typically starts to intensify.

As a result of denying their full capabilities,

they may end up feeling insecure and anxious.

To remedy this, type threes need a lot of encouragement

and understanding, not only from their parents and teachers,

but also from their peers.

Number four, the drop-out type.

Another type of gifted individual most people are unaware of

is type fours, also known as the drop-out types,

or the at-risk types.

Type fours tend to have a reputation and are labeled as such

because they often struggle with feelings of anger,

frustration, and depression as a result

of their giftedness being overlooked,

Similar to type twos, type fours struggle

with their self-esteem because they feel rejected

and unappreciated by others.

Since their interests, skills, and talents

don't align with the typical school curriculum,

they don't receive the support and affirmation they need

from the people around them.

Number five, the double labeled type.

The fifth type of giftedness as the double label type,

which refers to gifted individuals who have a physical

or emotional handicap of some sort.

Most have learning disabilities, such as dyslexia,

dysgraphia, dyscalculia, and so on,

which can make it difficult for school systems and programs

to identify them as gifted.

Their handicap may also make it more difficult

for them to complete their work on time

or to fulfill other structured tasks

as easily as other gifted students,

which can make them more easily discouraged,

frustrated, and critical of themselves.

Type fives may also be impatient, stubborn,

and sensitive to criticism,

which only makes it more important

that they're given the proper assistance

to nurture their strengths and talents.

And number six, the autonomous type.

Last, but certainly not least, we have the autonomous type,

which refers to those gifted individuals

who are independent, conscientious, and self-reliant.

Similar to type ones, type sixes often find success

and recognition because they have learned

how to excel in the school setting

or have found ways to make the system work for them.

Resourceful and goal oriented, they are natural-born leaders

and are well-respected by those around them.

And unlike most other types, type sixes often are aware

that they're gifted.

However, because they have such a strong sense

of personal power, they are never preoccupied

with impressing other people, gaining their approval,

or fitting in with their peers.

So, which type did you relate to the most?

Do you relate to more than one type?

Let us know in the comments below.

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