Question

Among the following which intelligences are associated with Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences?

A. Linguistic intelligence

B. Musical intelligence

C. Spatial intelligence

D. Social intelligence

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. A, B and D only
• B. A, B and C only
• C. B, C and D only
• D. A, C and D only

Answer 1

Answer:

B. A, B and C only

Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences

• Howard Gardner's book - 'Frames of Mind' (1983)

• He did not believe there was "one form of cognition which cut across all human thinking".

• There are multiple intelligences with autonomous intelligence capacities".

• So, intelligence cannot be viewed as a single entity. There are different types of intelligences which are independent of each other.

• Further, people may have varied combinations of these intelligences.

• Gardner initially proposed seven types of Intelligence which later on he increased to nine

1. Visual/ Spatial Intelligence

2. Verbal / Linguistic Intelligence

3. Logical/ Mathematical Intelligence

4. Bodily / Kinesthetic Intelligence

5. Rhythmic / Musical Intelligence

6. Interpersonal Intelligence

7. Intrapersonal Intelligence

8. Naturalistic Intelligence

9. Existential Intelligence