Rate 38 traits on a scale from 1 to 5. You will then see how many traits you strongly recognise in yourself.
38 traits1–5 per traitNo storage or transmission
Before you begin
Choose what fits you best.
There are no right or wrong answers. For each trait, choose the number that fits you best right now. Your answers are not stored or sent.
The result is intended for self-recognition. The list does not provide a diagnosis or a definitive answer. If you want more certainty, discuss your questions with someone who has expertise in giftedness.
Self-rating
Check the degree to which each of the following traits fits you.
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Are you a good problem solver?
Do you understand new ideas quickly?
Do you have an extensive vocabulary?
Do you have good long-term memory?
Can you concentrate for long periods of time?
Are you highly sensitive?
Are you unusually compassionate?
Are you perfectionistic?
Do you have passionate, intense feelings?
Do you have strong moral convictions?
Are you very curious?
Do you persevere with your interests?
Do you have a great deal of energy?
Do you often feel out-of-sync with others?
Do you feel overwhelmed by many interests or abilities?
Do you have an extraordinary sense of humor?
Are you an avid reader?
Do you often take a stand against injustice?
As a child were you considered mature for your age?
Are you a keen observer?
Do you have a vivid imagination?
Do you feel driven by your creativity?
Do you often question authority?
Do you have facility with numbers?
Do you spend time doing puzzles?
Do you love ardent discussions?
Are you perceptive or insightful?
Do you have organized collections?
Do you need periods of contemplation?
Do you often connect seemingly unrelated ideas?
Do you thrive on challenge?
Do you often search for meaning in your life?
Are you fascinated with paradoxes?
Do you have extraordinary abilities and deficits?
Are you often aware of things that others are not?
Do you set high standards or goals for yourself?
Do you have unusual ideas or perceptions?
Are you a complex person?
Your result
You rated 0 of the 38 traits as 4 or 5.
You strongly recognise many of these traits.
You rated 25 or more traits as 4 or 5. That can be a strong indication of giftedness. Treat it as a starting point for exploring what fits you.
You strongly recognise fewer than 25 traits.
That does not give a definitive answer about giftedness. You may still strongly recognise particular traits, or some questions may not fit how you experience yourself.