The theory of multiple intelligences was developed in 1983 byDr. Howard Gardner. It states that the traditional notion ofintelligence, based on I.Q. testing, is far too limited. Instead,Dr. Gardner proposes 8 different intelligence to account for abroader range of human potential in children and adults. Thisintelligence is:
Linguistic intelligence (“word smart”)
Logical-mathematical intelligence (“number/reasoning smart”)
Spatial intelligence (“picture smart”)
Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence (“body smart”)
Musical intelligence (“music smart”)
Interpersonal intelligence (“people smart”)
Intrapersonal intelligence (“self smart”)
Naturalist intelligence (“nature smart”)
Please address the following questions in your post:
How do you view intelligence? What do you think has influencedyour way of understanding an individual’s capabilities?
Which of the above intelligence do you resonate with most and why?Provide instances and examples from your life.
List at least 2 other people that encompass a different type ofintelligence than yourself and give examples of how theydemonstrate this type of intelligence in their everyday life (work,relationships, school, etc.)
