Perfectionism: The Crucible of Giftedness

Gifted Education International

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2007, Pages 233-245

  Silverman, Linda Kreger ^a  

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EID: 67650426076     PISSN: 02614294     EISSN: 20479077     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/026142940702300304     Document Type: Article

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