Question

Howard Gardner proposed that-

1. intelligence is a practical goal oriented activity
2. intelligence comprises of seven intelligence in hierarchical order
3. intelligence is a generic ability that he lablled as g
4. intelligence comprises of several kinds of human activities

• A. 4 only
• B. 2, 3
• C. 1, 3
• D. None of these

Answer 1

Answer:

A. 4 only

• Howard Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences, which suggests that intelligence is not a single, fixed ability, but rather encompasses multiple different types of intelligence.

• These intelligences include:

  1.Linguistic: The ability to use language effectively, both orally and in writing.

  2.Logical-mathematical: The ability to reason logically, solve problems, and think critically.

  3.Musical: The ability to understand and create music.

  4.Spatial: The ability to perceive the visual world accurately and to think in three dimensions.

  5.Bodily-kinesthetic: The ability to use one's body effectively and to coordinate physical movement.

  6.Interpersonal: The ability to understand and interact with others effectively.

  7.Intrapersonal: The ability to understand oneself, one's emotions, and one's motivations.

  8.Naturalistic: The ability to recognize and categorize patterns in nature

  9.Existential Intelligence : Gardner (1998) added existential intelligence as the ninth intelligence which refers to the sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions beyond sensory data and about human existence such as meaning of one's life, why have we come to this world, why do we die, where do we go after death etc.

  • It concerns the 'big picture' in life and the ultimate truth of life.

  • Cosmologists and philosophers are high on this aspect of intelligence