Tracking Exceptional Human Capital Over Two Decades
- ASU Author/Contributor (non-ASU co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Rose Mary Webb Ph.D., Associate Professor and Experimental Psychology Concentration Director (Creator)
- Institution
- Appalachian State University (ASU )
- Web Site: https://library.appstate.edu/
Abstract: Talent-search participants (286 males, 94
females) scoring in the top 0.01% on cognitive-ability
measures were identified before age 13 and tracked over
20 years. Their creative, occupational, and life accomplishments
are compared with those of graduate students
(299 males, 287 females) enrolled in top-ranked U.S.
mathematics, engineering, and physical science programs
in 1992 and tracked over 10 years. By their mid-30s, the
two groups achieved comparable and exceptional success
(e.g., securing top tenure-track positions) and reported
high and commensurate career and life satisfaction. College
entrance exams administered to intellectually precocious
youth uncover extraordinary potential for careers
requiring creativity and scientific and technological innovation
in the information age.
Tracking Exceptional Human Capital Over Two Decades
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Lubinski, D., Benbow, C.P., Webb, R. M., & Bleske-Rechek, A. (2006). Tracking exceptional human capital over two decades. Psychological Science, 17(3): 194-199 (March 2006). Published by Wiley-Blackwell (ISSN: 0956-7976). DOI: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01685.x The definitive version is available at www3.interscience.wiley.com
- Language: English
- Date: 2006