Name: 9 Types of Intelligence
Uploaded: 2018-08-03T14:51:22.000Z
Duration: 5 min 50 s
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and his parents say he is very intelligent

Well.. a majority of people would assume he gets very good grades in school.

but, even though this is a sign of intelligence it isn't the only defining factor of what makes someone smart

IQ tests, for instance, are a common way to test intelligence

but most of these test examine proficiency in spacial, verbal, or mathematical intelligence

American psychologist Howard Gardner thought this was strange.

as there are many ways people can be intelligent

He then developed his Theory of Multiple Intelligences,

which describes nine areas where people can be proficient

Think of Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games

with a keen eye to detail and easily noticing changes in their surroundings

people with high Naturalist Intelligence will be very good at surviving in the wild

They have a cunning ability to distinguish between

different animals, plants, clouds, rocks, etc.

In today's modern world they are able to distinguish

between different kinds of make up, cars, smart phones,

Having a high Musical Intelligence indicates you are very good at things to do with sounds.

These can include characteristics such as rhythm, tone, and pitch.

If you've got a high musical intelligence, you're good at recognizing, creating, and reproducing music

You might even have a high Mathematical Intelligence too.

As these two things often involve similar thought processes.

If you happen to play an instrument and have a high Musical Intelligence,

you're probably quite good at playing by ear.

People with a high score in Logical Mathematical Intelligence

using letters in formulas to indicate relationships between factors.

and reasoning skills such as inductive and deductive reasoning

carrying out calculations, and quantifying data.

People with high Existential Intelligence are good philosophical thinkers

They're good at philosophizing and thinking about questions that might not have a real definite answer.

They have a sensitivity towards the deeper questions of life,

They're not easily confused by their own feelings.

People with a high Interpersonal Intelligence

as well as taking multiple perspectives on a subject.

and do well in socially oriented work such as teaching,

People with this type of intelligence love movement.

They have high body awareness and good moter skills,

because of that they often excel in activities

that involve body movement such as sports and dance.

figuring things out through experimentation.

People high in Linguistic Intelligence are better than average at

understanding subtle differences in meaning.

They tend to pick up new words and languages quicker.

often found in people that work in journalism, teaching, or even public speaking.

Furthermore, people with a high Linguistic Intelligence tend to have a broader vocabulary than average

high Linguistic Intelligence tend to be drawn to language oriented activities.

Such as, reading, writing, word puzzles, and telling stories.

People with a high Intra-personal Intelligence are good at understanding their own feelings and thoughts;

They are good at motivating themselves from the

inside-out without any visible or physical reward

It involves more then just understanding and planning their goals.

but also a less definite appreciation of the human condition.

People with a high Intra-personal Intelligence

are often good philosophers and psychologists.

People with a high Spatial Intelligence are good at things that require mental manipulations of physical perspectives.

These people tend to be very skilled at map reading,

and seeing or drawing objects and situations from a different perspective

without necessarily having seen it from that perspective.

and are often at working their way around a maze.

well developed in people with a high Spatial Intelligence.

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9 Types of Intelligence

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