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Several interrelated themes arise out of recent literature on sensitivity as an affective characteristic of gifted persons. A multi‐faceted approach to sensitivity is proposed which conceptualizes sensitivity as consisting of cognitive, affective, interpersonal and intrapersonal dimensions. Four psychological concepts, self‐awareness, perspective‐taking, emotional experience, and empathy are used to elaborate upon a definition of sensitivity.
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