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Attributed talent is a powerful myth

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 June 1998

Clemens Tesch-Römer
Clemens Tesch-Römer
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychology, Ernst Moritz Arndt University, Germanytesch@rz.uni-greifswald.de
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Abstract

Whereas the reality of “innate talent” is questioned by the authors, the role of “attributed talent” is not discussed fully. “Attributed talent” is the imputation of high, not yet unfolded ability to an individual. Only if talent is attributed to a novice will resources be invested in the development of expertise. An alternative for estimating future achievement is discussed.

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Open Peer Commentary
Information
Behavioral and Brain Sciences , Volume 21 , Issue 3 , June 1998 , pp. 427
Copyright
© 1998 Cambridge University Press

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