“…Other problems include difficulty in peer relationships (Webb et al, 1982;Whitmore, 1980), career development problems related to potential for multiple careers (Sanborn, 1979;Zaffran & Colangelo, 1979), the expectations of others (Kerr, 1981;Whitmore, 1980), the need for guidance in making long-range plans and help in coping with the delayed gratification required for reaching higher levels of education (Kerr, 1981;Sanborn, 1979), and early career closure (Marshall, 1981). A final characteristic that may at times create a problem for the gifted student is an early interest in values and the questioning of values that are held by peer groups, family, and society (Colangelo & Parker, 1981;Sanborn & Niemiec, 1971;Webb et al, 1982).…”