AMultifactor theory of intelligence
BTwo-factor theory of intelligence
CMulti-dimensional theory of /intelligence
DTheory of multiple intelligences
Answer:
D. Theory of multiple intelligences
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Psychologist Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences is a significant contribution to the field of psychology:
Challenged the idea of a single intelligence
Gardner's theory proposed that there are multiple ways of learning and knowing, rather than a single intelligence that can be measured by an IQ test.
Led to personalized learning
Gardner's work shifted the paradigm and ushered in an era of personalized learning.
Valued a variety of intelligences
Gardner's theory helped make classes like music and athletics valued, in addition to linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences.
Provided a framework for teachers
Gardner's theory provided a framework for teachers to help students by:
Recognizing that students have different types of minds
Presenting material in ways that make sense to students of differing aptitudes
Encouraging students to work in groups to develop interpersonal and intrapersonal skills
Identified multiple intelligences
Gardner's theory includes nine intelligences, including:
Spatial-visual intelligence
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence
Linguistic intelligence
Logical-mathematical intelligence
Musical intelligence
Interpersonal intelligence
Intrapersonal intelligence
Naturalist intelligence
Existentialist intelligence
Gardner's theory is based on his study of many people from many different walks of life in everyday circumstances and professions. He performed interviews with and brain research on hundreds of people, including stroke victims, prodigies, autistic individuals, and so-called "idiot savants".