Intellectual giftedness refers to which of the following?

• A. Intellectual giftedness refers to children who are born with a significantly higher than average IQ and are capable of learning concepts and information much more quickly than other children their age
• B. Intellectual giftedness refers to children who struggle academically
• C. It refers to children who excel only in physical activities
• D. It is determined solely by socioeconomic status

Answer: (A)

Giftedness centers on notably high intellectual ability and the capacity to learn concepts quickly compared with peers. This is typically reflected by a higher-than-average IQ and the ability to grasp ideas and solve problems rapidly. That description best captures what intellectual giftedness means. The other statements describe things like academic struggle, excellence in physical activities, or socioeconomic status, none of which define intellectual giftedness.