CONCEPTUAL MODEL OF PROFESSIONAL TALENT IN THE CONDITIONS OF NORMATIVE ACTIVITY
Absract: the study is devoted to the complex problem of the formation of professional talent depending on the conditions and requirements of the activity. The main task of the research is to reveal a new conceptual model of professional talent, which can be used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis of the professional talent of the subject of any activity. The main research methodology is the systemic genetic theory of the activity and abilities. The study was conducted on a sample of 36 qualified railway drivers using a specialized computer simulator. The psychological analysis of the activity made it possible to identify seven abilities that ensure the success of the activity. On the basis of empirical data it is shown that the qualitative and quantitative analysis of professional talent can be carried out through the following characteristics: the composition of the abilities involved in the functional system that implements professional activity; correlations between abilities; basic abilities, which are determined by the number and nature of links with other abilities; the index of coherence (integration) of the talent system; leading abilities, which are determined by the number and nature of links with the activity result indicators; in general, the relationship between abilities and activity result indicators. It is shown that the qualitative uniqueness of the formation of professional talent can be described only through the psychological analysis of the specific professional activity. One of the promising areas for the practice of professional selection and counseling is the development of professional groups of success in the activity by the psychologist based on the structures of professional talent of specialists at various stages of professionalization. For the practice of psychological support of professional activity and certification of employees, it is promising to use specialized simulators that simulate the activity close to real one to establish links between abilities and activity result indicators and determine the leading abilities that influence the results of the activity entirely.