El papel de las estructuras de conocimiento en la excelencia adulta. Aproximación desde el funcionamiento experto

Current results suggest that adult excellence occurs at lower rates than high ability individuals identified in their infancy or youth, with few cases of high intellectual abilities among adults that yield excellence products. Variables associated to high abilities were: precocity; learning problems; social problems in school; and academic excellence. [...]the variables associated with the generation of knowledge structures that support innovation were: academic-professional continuity; strong influence of particular individuals; and high productivity. Identification of gifted students in the United States today: A look at state definitions, policies, and practices. Creativity through design heuristics: A case study of expert product design.