Selah Prelle: Mind Map

Selah Prelle: Mind Map

1. Multiple Intelligence

   • Musical
     • Musical intelligence is composed of a person's ability to hear and produce music (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
       • High musical intelligence may materialize in ability to notice melodies out of tune (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • I am neither tone deaf nor extremely sensitive to tone. I can carry a tune, but I cannot always keep it perfect.
       • Another characteristic of a high score is an ability to recognize instruments (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • Again, I fall somewhere in the middle. I am able to recognize most instruments but not all.
   • Spatial
     • This intelligence measures ability in visual imaging and spatial perception. It focuses on a person's skills in visualization and working with multidemsional objects (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
       • High scores may mean a strong skill in drawing and designing (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • I have an eye for detail and enjoy drawing and creating.
       • Strong spatial intelligence includes an ability to see things from a greater perspective. This increases a person's directional capacity (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • This does not relate to me. I have a hard time understanding landscapes. As my mom likes to say, I am directionally challenged.
   • Bodily-kinesthetic
     • Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is focused on how a person works with their hands and their body coordination abilities (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
       • High scorers will be good at handicrafts and hands on activities (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • I enjoy handicrafts like crocheting, but learning them takes me quite awhile. I do not have a natural aptitude for most things hands on.
       • Good coordination is a quality of a high score (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • Gracefulness is not one of my prominent features. I am more gifted in the ability to trip on nothing.
   • Logical/math
     • Mathematical ability and logical thinking skills are two components of this section. Overall, this intelligence measures problem solving in academics and real life (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
       • Stong logical/math skills will increase a person's temperament for math classes (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • Math has always been one of my least favorite subjects.
       • A high score might mean an increased ability to find patterns or mistakes (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • While I like to think of myself as a detective, I am not gifted in seeing patterns, missing items, or things out of place.
   • Linguistic
     • This intelligence measures capacity for verbal and written expressions. Strong linguistics increase learning and entertaining via words or verbal activities (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
       • A high scoring person will find classes on native language or social studies come easier than math or science studies (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • English has always been one of my favorite and easiest courses.
       • High scores may indicate word games are a preferred hobby (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • I love puzzles involving language. Im currently hooked on Wordle by New York Times.
   • Interpersonal
     • This intelligence compares a person's pereceptions of their abilities to their social relations (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
       • A high score may indicate a natural ability to make contact with others (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • As an intovert, making contact with people does not come easily to me.
       • Strong interpersonal skills may include an ability to easily get along with different kinds of people (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • I am friends with many different kinds of people because I can be very easy going.
   • Intrapersonal
     • Intrapersonal intelligence is composed of self-reflection and self-knowledge. It measures a person's ability to reflect on life, psychological, and philosophical issues and analyze and express personal opinions (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
       • High scores may show in an inclination for reading psychological or philosophical literature for the sake of increased knowledge (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • I love to read philosophical and psychological books, especially ones pertaining to Christian theology. One of my favorite books is "Boundaries" by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend.
       • An ability to anaylze personal motives is an attribute of strong intrapersonal skills (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • I spend a decent amount of time reflecting on my actions and discerning my motives so I can improve how I react to situations and people.
   • Naturalistic
     • This category encompasses a persons love for nature, nature conservation tendencies, and enviroment-friendly habits. Naturalistic intelligence is about a person's appreciation for nature and actions toward it (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
       • A strong score may mean an enjoyment in sitting quietly and observing nature (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • Sitting on the beach or observing wildlife are some of my favorite things to do.
       • Soemone with a highscore is likely an advocate for protection of animal rights and nature (Tirri & Nokelainen, 2008).
         • While I do care for nature and animals, advocating for their protection is not usually top of my to-do list. For example, I still use plastic straws and bags.

2. Fluid and Crystallized Intelligence

   • Fluid Intelligence
     • Fluid intelligence deals with a person's adaptability and flexibility when responding to a complex problem. The process involves deductive and inductive reasoning because the answer does not come automatically. Fluid intelligence also refers to deciphering consequences, problem-solving, finding patterns and making inferences (Bell, et al., 2002).
       • Good fluid intelligence will allow a person to succeed at mechanical tasks (Bell, et al., 2002).
         • I do not do well with mechanical jobs. My dad always has to show me every step when it comes to building room decor or fixing my car.
       • An attribute of a high score is good at resolving conflict.
         • My friends often go to me for help solving disagreements because I am seen as a mediator. Solving conflicts is something I have always been good at.
   • Crystallized Intelligence
     • Crystallized intelligence is primarily verbal knowledge that comes from experience. It includes diction, comprehension, and a range of general, cultural, and scientific knowledge (Bell, et al., 2002).
       • Good crystallized intelligence will help someone to succeed in music and drama (Bell, et al., 2002).
         • Drama and music come naturally to me. I loved participating in my school's musical performances and helping with worship.
       • A characteristic of strong crystallized intelligence is an extensive vocabulary.
         • Vocabulary is important to me and I always try to use unique words in my conversations and essays.