7 Types of Intelligence: Discover Yours!
More recently, researchers have been trying to understand the
different areas of intelligence (gained by a test result). Through new
ways of exploring the workings of the brain, they began to consider ‘additional
intelligence factors’ such as:
Discipline
Persistence
Interpersonal Relationships
It soon became apparent that there were in fact different types
of intelligence. They recognized that each of us is biased toward one
type/group but through practice, we can develop the remaining types of
intelligence.
One such theory that argues against standardized testing is the
theory of multiple intelligence. In his research, psychologist
Howard Gardner discusses the existence of seven types of intelligence and
concludes that everyone has a small part of all seven within
them. However, over the years each person develops one area more
thoroughly and that area then supersedes the others.
The 7 Types of Intelligence & Their Characteristics:
1. Linguistic Intelligence
People who develop linguistic intelligence tend to demonstrate a greater
ability to express themselves well both verbally and in writing. This
type of person has very strong awareness and an ability to easily understand
the viewpoint of others. The left side of the brain is associated with
Linguistic Intelligence.
2. Logic Intelligence
People with this profile have the ability to manage Math and
logic with ease. They have quick insight which helps them to solve
complex problems alongside an ability to divide problems into smaller
tasks and solve them until they reach the final answer. This intelligence
profile is usually well organised and disciplined. The right side of the brain
is associated with Logic Intelligence.
3. Kinaesthetic Intelligence
Kinaesthetic Intelligence relates to the ease of bodily
expression. This kind of person has a great sense of space, distance,
depth and size. With greater control of the body, this person can perform
complex movements with precision and ease. The cerebellum, which is the portion
of the brain that controls voluntary movements of the body, is associated with
Kinaesthetic Intelligence. This characteristic is present in Olympic and
high performance athletes in order to deliver good coordination and motor
skills.
4. Spatial Intelligence
Those who have heightened spatial intelligence have the ability
to create, imagine and draw 2D and 3D images. This intelligence profile allows
its group to imagine, create and see things that most others consider
impossible. Professionals in gaming, architecture, multimedia and
aerospace normally display a high level of spatial intelligence.
5. Musical Intelligence
Musical Intelligence is a rare kind of
intelligence. People with this profile have the ability to listen to sound and
music and identify different patterns and notes with ease. This intelligence
group is usually known as having the “absolute pitch“. A person with
musical intelligence can easily create harmonies and songs and can often learn
to play an instrument alone from the simple knowledge of theory or by listening
to a piece of music.
6. Interpersonal Intelligence
It is often said that people are born to be leaders. Those
people are known to possess Interpersonal Intelligence. This group are
practical people with a great sense of responsibility. They are calm in their
ways, they know how to listen and speak but above all, they know how to use
their own knowledge and power to influence people. Someone with
Interpersonal Intelligence can easily identify the qualities in others and know
how to bring that quality out.
7. Intrapersonal Intelligence
Intrapersonal Intelligence is a characteristic of someone that
is deeply connected with themselves. This type of person is
usually more reserved but at the same time commands great admiration from their
peers. Among each of the seven types of intelligence, intrapersonal intelligence
is considered the rarest.
Psychologist Howard Gardner has
identified the distinct types of intelligence in his Multiple Intelligences
Theory ("MI Theory") in the book "Frames of Mind."
NB : not originally
written by me ;) :D
