The purpose of this study was to describe abilities, personal characteristics, interests and learning styles of talented adolescents. Forty-two students who attended a program for the gifted in central-west region participated in the research. The instrument used was a list of abilities, interests, preferences, characteristics and learning styles, designed for the study. Adolescents have reported better performance associated with intrapersonal (77%), interpersonal (68%) and linguistic-verbal (60%) abilities. The results revealed that participants perceived themselves as persistent (84.2%), demanding with themselves (76.3%), owners of solid moral values (76.3%) and creative (71.1%). Among interests and motivational aspects listed by the adolescents, it could be highlighted: having many ideas about many things (89.5%), going all the way when seeking to achieve a goal (86.8%), liking getting good grades in school (81.6%), liking trying new things (78.9%). Participants said they learned more easily through reading and discussion of ideas (71.1%).
Adolescents; Talent; Student characteristics; Interests