What does it mean to test negative for a particular talent or trait?
Testing negative for a particular talent may be inferred as the child not being naturally-inclined in the particular field. Therefore if the child wishes to excel in the area, he/she will have to make up for it through sheer hard work and possibly also some environmental factors and favourable fortune. For example, if a child does not possess the gene for good memory, he/she may not do as well in the studies, especially in the subjects which require considerable memorisation and rote learning. Therefore to perform as well as a kid who is naturally gifted in this area, the child who is not naturally-endowed will have to put in a lot more effort and time into studying. It may therefore not be very efficient if parents force this child to take the academic route in life, as he/she may not be able to perform as well as other children even after putting in a lot of effort. It may then result in a loss of confidence and esteem.
