Intelligence And Its Theories

Intelligence And Its Theories

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2. Intelligence

   • the measure of a person’s ability to master a specific cognitive function
     • Types of theories
       • Spearman’s Two-Factor Theory of Intelligence: He concluded that human beings possess a the generalized form of intelligence, known as a g-factor, which can lead to other specialized forms of intelligence, measured by the s-factor.
       • Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory of Intelligence: This theory asserts that human intelligence can be divided into three types: analytical, creative, and practical intelligence.
         • Analytical intelligence a person’s ability to assess information
         • Creative intelligence draws on a person’s ability to create something from nothing
         • Practical intelligence is the intelligence of common sense reasoning
       • Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence: In contrast to the two theories of intelligence we’ve just examined, Gardner’s theory proposes nine different types of intelligence.
         • Naturalistic intelligence is the intelligence of the natural world
         • Musical intelligence is a talent for identifying sound, pitch, rhythm, and timbre
         • logically intelligent, are able to use deductive analysis, logical reasoning, and executive planning
         • existential intelligence have a knack for tackling the big questions of life
         • Interpersonal Intelligence: possess emotional intelligence
         • Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence: These people have mastered control over the physical form
         • linguistic intelligence are able to use words to convey different feelings, ideas, and theories
         • Intrapersonal intelligence is the intelligence of the self
         • Visual-Spatial Intelligence: possess a keen understanding of the visual world