Research Article: Tracking Exceptional Human Capital Over Two Decades

Talent-search participants (286 males, 94 females) scoring in the top 0.01% on cognitive-ability measures were identified before age 13 and tracked over 20 years. Their creative, occupational, and life accomplishments are compared with those of graduate students (299 males, 287 females) enrolled in...

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Published in:Psychological science 2006-03, Vol.17 (3), p.194-199
Main Authors: Lubinski, David, Benbow, Camilla P, Rose Mary Webb, Bleske-Rechek, April
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Achievement tests
Cognition & reasoning
College students
Comparative analysis
Human capital
Social psychology
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Summary:Talent-search participants (286 males, 94 females) scoring in the top 0.01% on cognitive-ability measures were identified before age 13 and tracked over 20 years. Their creative, occupational, and life accomplishments are compared with those of graduate students (299 males, 287 females) enrolled in top-ranked U.S. mathematics, engineering, and physical science programs in 1992 and tracked over 10 years. By their mid-30s, the two groups achieved comparable and exceptional success (e.g., securing top tenure-track positions) and reported high and commensurate career and life satisfaction. College entrance exams administered to intellectually precocious youth uncover extraordinary potential for careers requiring creativity and scientific and technological innovation in the information age.[PUBLICATION ABSTRACT]
ISSN:0956-7976
1467-9280
DOI:10.1111/j.1467-9280.2006.01685.x