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Is having high intellectual abilities the same as being highly sensitive?

Is having high intellectual abilities the same as being highly sensitive?

The stereotypes surrounding very intelligent people have evolved over the years. Two images predominate in the collective imagination. In the first, people with high abilities are excellent in all areas of their lives. The second view is related to the myth of the maladaptive and problematic genius, especially in socio-emotional areas. About two-thirds of the population have this second […] … learn more→