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Multiple Intelligences - Howard Gardner

According to Howard Gardner, there are many other intelligences that differentiate us from human beings and that are not measured in the usual intelligence tests.

These intelligences are:

Musical

Interpersonal

Intrapersonal

Naturalistic

Bodily-Kinesthetic

Logical-Mathematical

Linguistic-Verbal

Visual-Spatial

People who are strong in visual-spatial intelligence are good at visualizing things. These individuals are often good with directions as well as maps, charts, videos, and pictures.

People who are strong in linguistic-verbal intelligence are able to use words well, both when writing and speaking. These individuals are typically very good at writing stories, memorizing information, and reading.

People who are strong in logical-mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning, recognizing patterns, and logically analyzing problems. These individuals tend to think conceptually about numbers, relationships, and patterns.

Those who have high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are said to be good at body movement, performing actions, and physical control. People who are strong in this area tend to have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

People who have strong musical intelligence are good at thinking in patterns, rhythms, and sounds. They have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition and performance.

Those who have strong interpersonal intelligence are good at understanding and interacting with other people. These individuals are skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires, and intentions of those around them.

Those who have strong interpersonal intelligence are good at understanding and interacting with other people. These individuals are skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires, and intentions of those around them.

According to Gardner, individuals who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning about other species. These individuals are said to be highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

Characteristics

- Read and write for enjoyment.

- Are good at putting puzzles together

- Interpret pictures, graphs, and charts well

- Enjoy drawing, painting, and the visual arts

- Recognize patterns easily

- Remember written and spoken information

- Enjoy reading and writing

- Debate or give persuasive speeches

- Are able to explain things well

- Use humor when telling stories

- Have excellent problem-solving skills

- Enjoy thinking about abstract ideas

- Like conducting scientific experiments

- Can solve complex computations