Abstract
Many studies have explored the individual differences, including
differences in IQ, higher order thinking skills, and divergent thinking
(DT), between gifted and nongifted students. However, little is known
about individual differences between gifted and nongifted students in
terms of problem finding (PF) ability. Moreover, previous works on
gifted students have never explored the association between PF and
evaluative thinking. This study examined individual differences in the
PF abilities of gifted (N = 175) and nongifted students (N
= 188) and tested the relationship between PF and evaluative thinking,
which include the individual ability for self-reflection and the ability
to evaluate problems.
Keywords: gifted, nongifted, problem finding, divergent thinking,
evaluative thinking