General Intellectual Ability
  • is an avid reader
  • provides alert, rapid answers to questions
  • has a wide range of interests
  • is creative in new ideas, seeing associations
  • has the capacity to be puzzled
  • is venturesome
  • is a good guesser
  • has a power of abstraction
  • uses a large number of words easily
  • learns rapidly and efficiently
  • is persistent
Creative thinking
  • is fluent in producing new ideas
  • makes unusual associations
  • senses when problems exist
  • tolerates ambiguity
  • can show intense concentration on a task
  • retains own ideas in a discussion
  • is uninhibited in expression
  • always trying to improve things
  • doesn't mind being different
  • has a keen sense of humor
  • displays energy
  • produces sometimes "silly" responses
Leadership
  • recognizes abilities in others
  • can articulate ideas clearly
  • understands how groups function
  • interacts with others easily
  • can give directions clearly
  • can establish the mood of the group
  • can coordinate the work of several individuals
  • is often asked for ideas
  • is looked to when something must be decided
Last Modified on August 14, 2012