Intelligence Theories Historical theories of intelligences Gardners theory

Intelligence Theories Historical theories of intelligences, Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, Sternberg’s triarchic theory of multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence

Historical Theories of Intelligence Spearman (1927) : people have general and specific intelligence Thurston (1938): people have seven specific intellectual abilities: verbal comprehension, associative memory, word fluency, reasoning, number ability, spatial visualization, and perceptual speed Cattell (1971): people have fluid (general problem solving & learning) and crystallized (specific, acquired knowledge) intelligences

Howard-Gardner’s Intelligence Theories - Verbal-linguistic: comfortable talking and good at writing Logical-mathematical: good and philosophy and math Spatial-visual: good at directions, art, mechanics Bodily-kinesthetic: good at sports Musical: musical or appreciate music Intrapersonal: understand yourself, ponder your characteristics Interpersonal: “people person” Naturalist: Likes the outdoors The following intelligences have been added since Howard. Gardner’s time: - spiritual, existential, and moral

Sternsbergs’ Triarchic Theory of Intelligence Practical: Street Smarts Analytical: School Smarts Creative: Art Smarts

Emotional Intelligence according to Salovey and Mayer (1990), emotional intelligence is the ability to: perceive and express emotion accurately and adaptively, understand emotional knowledge, use emotion to facilitate thought, and manage emotions in oneself and others

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