The many correlates of anxiety suggest that appropriate levels of stress can have a positive influence on the gifted as well as a variety of negative effects. When gifted individuals learn to use anxiety to advantage and to respond to conflict with problem solving and relaxation strategies, they are able to integrate their uniqueness into home and school environments. This ability fosters a healthy self‐image and contributes to their own development.
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