Approaches to Describing Intelligence

Approaches to Describing Intelligence

1. Gardner's Theory of Intelligence

   • Linguistic
     • Language
   • Logical-Mathematical
     • Problem solving
   • Musical
     • Sound
   • Spatial
     • Visual and Spatial images
   • Bodily-Kinaesthetic
     • Dance and Movement
   • Naturalistic
     • Nature
   • Interpersonal
     • Others
   • Intrapersonal
     • Yourself

2. Information-Processing Theory

   • Speed of processing
     • Mental Speed
   • Knowledge Base
     • Information in short and long term memory
   • Ability to learn and apply mental strategies
     • Acquire and apply cognitive strategies to solve problems or adapt to new situations

3. Emotional Intelligence

   • Perceiving emotions
     • Recognising emotion
   • Facilitating Thought
     • Generate them and use them as necessary to communicate feelings
   • Understanding Emotions
     • Understand how they process emotion and appreciate emotional meanings
   • Managing Emotions
     • Controlling emotion
   • Salovey and Mayer Model