The self-actualization of 74 intellectually gifted youth in Grades 4 through 8 was studied through the administration and data analysis of Reflections of Self by Youth. Scores for boys and girls were similar and more like those of bright youth of a prior study than like those of the subjects of normal intelligence.
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