The Types of Intelligence

The Types of Intelligence

1. According to Howard Gardner, psychologist and author of this theory

2. There were, in all, seven types of intelligence, and everyone has some of them inside us. However, each person has one of these types that is more developed and that overlaps the others. Recently, two more types of intelligence have been added, being then, 9 types

   • Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
     • This is one of the most well-known skills and deals with the ability to identify logical patterns in lines of reasoning. Thus, the style is directly related to the numbers. People who have this determining factor are able to develop logical reasoning and solve problems easily.
   • Body Intelligence
     • This intelligence is related to people who have good body coordination, refined reflexes and precise movements, such as practical tasks and physical exercises.
   • Linguistic Intelligence
     • Linguistics is the ability to use language in the transmission of ideas, both in written and oral form. People who are easy in this area can quickly learn foreign languages, in addition to expressing themselves well in speaking and writing.
   • Musical Intelligence
     • People who find it easy to distinguish sounds, compose music, play musical instruments and learn rhythms and songs fall into this category. Music is also about emotions, helping to encourage sensitivity.
   • Interpersonal Intelligence
     • This type of intelligence refers to the ability to interact and deal with people. Those who have these skills usually have the ability to teach and lead, in addition to enjoying participating in projects that involve many people
   • Intrapersonal Intelligence
     • This individual has an introspective characteristic and is usually lonely and more shy. It achieves better performance when manages to be at ease. It tends to identify itself with writing, research, independent projects and any task that doesn't involve interacting with other people
   • Space Intelligence
     • Spatial intelligence is linked to the ability to process three-dimensional information and differentiate colors, lines, spaces, figures and shapes. People who have this competence usually associate images with content and situations in order to be able to fix the context, since they are good observers.
   • Naturalistic Intelligence
     • It has to do with sensitivity to nature, animals and the environment. The issues related to this world bring great excitement and involvement. People with this intelligence like outdoor activities, such as experiencing nature experiences, taking care of animals and having contact with plants.
   • Existential Intelligence
     • Who has the existential intelligence likes to approach matters such as the formation of the world, the meaning of life and question human existence. This is linked family habits and beliefs.

3. Trabalho de Inglês; por Amanda Paiva C. de O. 2º ano