The Types of Intelligence

825 Words2 Pages

Howard Gardner created a theory called ‘The Multiple Intelligence Theory’, which states that every human being has nine types of intelligence that are unique to them. Gardner, a psychologist and Harvard graduate, created this theory in 1983 (“Multiple Intelligences”). The multiple intelligence theory originally consisted of seven types of intelligence but, later on, two more types were added (Collins). Each intelligence type reflects the way a person interacts with the world, and the intelligences are like fingerprints- no two people have the same combination of the intelligences. Gardner introduced the original seven types of intelligences through “Frames of Mind”, which was published in 1983 (“Types of Intelligence”). Linguistic intelligence is the ability to work with words. Whether it is learning a language, writing, or reading, everyone has something extracted from linguistic intelligence (Breyer). Someone who has a high linguistic intelligence loves words and will commonly use sophisticated words, correct grammatical errors, enjoys free-writing and excels in language courses. Common career choices for someone with linguistic intelligence include author, teacher, journalist and politician (“Linguistic Intelligence”). Logical-Mathematical intelligence is the ability to work with numbers in complex situations. People with logical intelligence enjoy math and science, can predict outcomes of situations, and their brains work like a computer (Breyer). Careers suited for people with logical intelligence include accountant, doctor, mathematician, scientist, lawyer and computer programmer (“Logical/Mathematical Intelligence”) Visual/Spatial intelligence is sensitivity to surroundings. People with th... ... middle of paper ... .../education/ed_mi_overview.html>. "Musical Intelligence." My Personality. Personality Max, n.d. Web. 18 May 2014. . "Naturalist Intelligence." My Personality. Personality Max, n.d. Web. 18 May 2014. . "Types of Intelligence." Neuroscience of Intelligence. Behavioral Neuroscience Web Ring Macalester College, n.d. Web. 13 May 2014. . "Verbal/Linguistic Intelligence." My Personality. Personality Max, n.d. Web. 17 May 2014. . "Visual/Spatial Intelligence." My Personality. Personality Max, n.d. Web. 18 May 2014. .

Open Document