Question

Anitha is friendly, always willing to help others and compassionate. While considering Gardner's theory, it can assume that Anitha has high:

• A. Intrapersonal Intelligence
• B. Existential Intelligence
• C. Spatial Intelligence
• D. Inerpersonal Intelligence

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Inerpersonal Intelligence

Psychologist Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is the idea that people have different types of intelligence and excel in different areas. Gardner believed that the traditional concept of intelligence was too narrow and that IQ tests often miss other types of intelligence. 

Some of the types of intelligence in Gardner's theory include: 

• Logical-mathematical

  The ability to think logically and scientifically, perform math, and recognize patterns. People with strong logical-mathematical intelligence are often good at scientific experimentation and identifying relationships between concepts. 

• Interpersonal

  The ability to understand and interact well with others, read people's moods and feelings, and navigate social situations. 

• Naturalistic

  The ability to thrive in scientific and environmental settings. 

• Musical

  The ability to appreciate musical expressiveness and produce tone, rhythm, pitch, and timbre. 

• Spatial

  The ability to solve problems or create products that are valued in a particular culture. 

However, Gardner's theory has been criticized by some psychologists and educators. Critics argue that Gardner's definition of intelligence is too broad and that his eight different "intelligences" are actually talents, personality traits, and abilities.