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This infographic shows that being good at math or languages are not the only two
ways to be smart.



That is what school beat into us by putting certain types of intelligence on a
pedestal and ignoring other types. If you are not good at math or language, you
might still be gifted at other things but it was not called “intelligence”. Why?

In 1983 an American developmental psychologist Howard Gardener described 9 types
of intelligence:

 1. Naturalist (Nature Smart)
 2. Musical (Sound Smart)
 3. Logical-mathematical (Number/Reasoning Smart)
 4. Existential (Life Smart)
 5. Interpersonal (People Smart)
 6. Bodily-kinesthetic (Body Smart)
 7. Linguistic (Word Smart)
 8. Intra-personal (Self Smart)
 9. Spatial (Picture Smart)

What other scientists thought were just soft-skills, such as interpersonal
skills, Gardener realized were types of intelligence. It makes sense. Just as
being a math whiz gives you the ability to understand the world, so does being
“people smart” give you the same ability, just from a different perspective. Not
knowing math you may not calculate the rate at which the universe is expanding,
but you are likely to have the skills to find the right person who will.


THE 9 TYPES OF INTELLIGENCE

Here is an overview of the multiple intelligences theory, summarized by ASCD


1. NATURALIST INTELLIGENCE

Naturalist intelligence designates the human ability to discriminate among
living things (plants, animals) as well as sensitivity to other features of the
natural world (clouds, rock configurations). This ability was clearly of value
in our evolutionary past as hunters, gatherers, and farmers; it continues to be
central in such roles as botanist or chef. It is also speculated that much of
our consumer society exploits the naturalist intelligences, which can be
mobilized in the discrimination among cars, sneakers, kinds of makeup, and the
like.


2. MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE

Musical intelligence is the capacity to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre, and tone.
This intelligence enables us to recognize, create, reproduce, and reflect on
music, as demonstrated by composers, conductors, musicians, vocalist, and
sensitive listeners. Interestingly, there is often an affective connection
between music and the emotions; and mathematical and musical intelligences may
share common thinking processes. Young adults with this kind of intelligence are
usually singing or drumming to themselves. They are usually quite aware of
sounds others may miss.


3. LOGICAL-MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE

Logical-mathematical intelligence is the ability to calculate, quantify,
consider propositions and hypotheses, and carry out complete mathematical
operations. It enables us to perceive relationships and connections and to use
abstract, symbolic thought; sequential reasoning skills; and inductive and
deductive thinking patterns. Logical intelligence is usually well developed in
mathematicians, scientists, and detectives. Young adults with lots of logical
intelligence are interested in patterns, categories, and relationships. They are
drawn to arithmetic problems, strategy games and experiments.


4. EXISTENTIAL INTELLIGENCE

Sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such as
the meaning of life, why we die, and how did we get here.


5. INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE

Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand and interact effectively
with others. It involves effective verbal and nonverbal communication, the
ability to note distinctions among others, sensitivity to the moods and
temperaments of others, and the ability to entertain multiple perspectives.
Teachers, social workers, actors, and politicians all exhibit interpersonal
intelligence. Young adults with this kind of intelligence are leaders among
their peers, are good at communicating, and seem to understand others’ feelings
and motives.


6. BODILY-KINESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE

Bodily kinesthetic intelligence is the capacity to manipulate objects and use a
variety of physical skills. This intelligence also involves a sense of timing
and the perfection of skills through mind–body union. Athletes, dancers,
surgeons, and crafts people exhibit well-developed bodily kinesthetic
intelligence.


7. LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE

Linguistic intelligence is the ability to think in words and to use language to
express and appreciate complex meanings. Linguistic intelligence allows us to
understand the order and meaning of words and to apply meta-linguistic skills to
reflect on our use of language. Linguistic intelligence is the most widely
shared human competence and is evident in poets, novelists, journalists, and
effective public speakers. Young adults with this kind of intelligence enjoy
writing, reading, telling stories or doing crossword puzzles.


8. INTRA-PERSONAL INTELLIGENCE

Intra-personal intelligence is the capacity to understand oneself and one’s
thoughts and feelings, and to use such knowledge in planning and directioning
one’s life. Intra-personal intelligence involves not only an appreciation of the
self, but also of the human condition. It is evident in psychologist, spiritual
leaders, and philosophers. These young adults may be shy. They are very aware of
their own feelings and are self-motivated.


9. SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE

Spatial intelligence is the ability to think in three dimensions. Core
capacities include mental imagery, spatial reasoning, image manipulation,
graphic and artistic skills, and an active imagination. Sailors, pilots,
sculptors, painters, and architects all exhibit spatial intelligence. Young
adults with this kind of intelligence may be fascinated with mazes or jigsaw
puzzles, or spend free time drawing or daydreaming.
 

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