For instance, if 5 people have visions of the vi.rg.in mary and when
asked, separately, to describe what they saw and they all stressed the same
details and described her all the exact same way, I would be very
interested to learn
more about the events that unfolded before these hal.luci.nat.ions.
Starting today, and continuing every Saturday
for the next two months (and possibly beyond pending
interest), we'll
ask you a new Animal Crossing question in our weekly poll on the side of the page, and in a weekly post like this one giving
more detail to the poll.
The following are common characteristics of gifted children, although not all will necessarily apply to every gifted child: • Has an extensive and
detailed memory, particularly in a specific area of
interest • Has advanced vocabulary
for his or her age; uses precocious language • Has communication skills advanced
for his or her age and is able to express ideas and feelings •
Asks intelligent and complex questions • Is able to identify the important characteristics of new concepts and problems • Learns information quickly • Uses logic in arriving at common sense answers • Has a broad base of knowledge; a large quantity of information • Understands abstract ideas and complex concepts • Uses analogical thinking, problem solving, or reasoning • Observes relationships and sees connections • Finds and solves difficult and unusual problems • Understands principles, forms generalizations, and uses them in new situations • Wants to learn and is curious • Works conscientiously and has a high degree of concentration in areas of
interest • Understands and uses various symbol systems • Is reflective about learning • Is enraptured by a specific subject • Has reading comprehension skills advanced
for his or her age • Has advanced writing abilities
for his or her age • Has strong artistic or musical abilities • Concentrates intensely
for long periods of time, particularly in a specific area of
interest • Is
more aware, stimulated, and affected by surroundings • Experiences extreme positive or negative feelings • Experiences a strong physical reaction to emotion • Has a strong affective memory, re-living or re-feeling things long after the triggering event
Starting today, and continuing every Saturday
for the next two months (and possibly beyond pending
interest), we'll
ask you a new Animal Crossing question in our weekly poll on the side of the page, and in a weekly post like this one giving
more detail to the poll.