MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

MULTIPLE INTELLIGENCES

1. The IQ usually measures logical intelligence. Some more comprehensive intelligence tests study verbal ability, manipulative ability, and processing speed. But according to Howard Gardner, there are many other intelligences that differentiate us from human beings and that are not found in the usual intelligence tests.

   • we can distinguish different types of formal intelligence:

2. Logical-mathematical intelligence: It is the ability we have to solve both logical and mathematical problems. Understand the skills we need to handle mathematical operations and reason correctly. It is the closest to intelligence that normal intelligence tests measure.

3. Body-kinesthetic or body-kinesthetic intelligence: It is the ability to control the movements of the whole body to perform physical activities. It is used to carry out activities such as sports, which require coordination and a controlled rhythm, ballet, etc.

4. - Linguistic-verbal intelligence: It is the fluency that a person has in the use of the word. Skill in the use of language, emphasizing the meaning of words, their syntactic order, their sounds.

5. Naturalistic intelligence: Consists of understanding the natural environment and scientific observation of nature such as biology, geology or astronomy.

6. - Visual-spatial intelligence: It is the ability to create a mental model of shapes, colors and textures. It is linked to the imagination. A person with high visual intelligence is able to transform what he creates in his mind into images, as expressed in graphic art. This intelligence enables us to create designs, charts, diagrams, and build things.

7. - Musical intelligence: It is the ability that allows us to create sounds, rhythms and melodies. It helps us create new sounds to express emotions and feelings through music.

8. - Interpersonal intelligence: It consists of relating and understanding other people. It includes the skills to show facial expressions, control the voice and express gestures on certain occasions. It also encompasses the ability to perceive emotions in other people.

9. - Intrapersonal intelligence: It is our ability to relate to ourselves, understand what we do and value our own actions.

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