Question

Explain briefly the multiple intelligences identified by Gardner. ​

Answer 1

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☞ Gardner’s theory based on information processing approaches functions on three basic principles:

(i)Intelligence is not a single entity, there exist multiple intelligences.

(ii)The intelligences are independent from each other.

(iii)Different types of intelligences work together to provide a solution of problem. Gardner hasso far proposed eight intelligences, however all individuals do not possess them in equalproportion. The particular situation or the context decides the prominence of one type ofintelligence over the others.

☞Following are the eight types of intelligence:

1.Linguistic: This is related to reading, writing, listening, talking, understanding etc. Poetsexhibit this ability better than others.

2.Logical-Mathematical: This type of intelligence deals with abstract reasoning andmanipulation of symbols involved in numerical problems. It is exhibited in scientific work.

3.Spatial: This type of intelligence is involved in perceiving third dimension formation ofimages. It is used while navigating in space, forming, transforming and using mental images.

Sailors, engineers, surgeons, pilots, care drivers, sculptors and painters have highly developedspatial intelligence.

4.Musical: Persons with musical intelligence show sensitivity to pitch and tone required forsinging, playing and instrument, composing and appreciating music etc.

5.Bodily Kinesthetic: It requires the skills and dexterity for fine coordinated motor movements,such as thosebiological sciences etc.

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