Intelligence TheoriesHistorical theories of intelligences, Gardner’s theory of multiple

intelligences, Sternberg’s triarchic theory of multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence

Historical Theories of Intelligence Spearman (1927) : people have general and specific intelligence

Thurston (1938): people have seven specific intellectual abilities: verbal comprehension, associative memory, word fluency, reasoning, number ability, spatial visualization, and perceptual speed

Cattell (1971): people have fluid (general problem solving & learning) and crystallized (specific, acquired knowledge) intelligences

Howard-Gardner’s Intelligence Theories- Verbal-linguistic: comfortable talking and good at writingLogical-mathematical: good and philosophy and mathSpatial-visual: good at directions, art, mechanics Bodily-kinesthetic: good at sportsMusical: musical or appreciate musicIntrapersonal: understand yourself, ponder your characteristicsInterpersonal: “people person”Naturalist: Likes the outdoors

The following intelligences have been added since Howard-Gardner’s time: - spiritual, existential, and moral

Sternsbergs’ Triarchic Theory of Intelligence

Practical: Street Smarts

Analytical: School Smarts

Creative: Art Smarts

Emotional Intelligenceaccording to Salovey and Mayer (1990), emotional intelligence is the ability to:

perceive and express emotion accurately and adaptively,

understand emotion and emotional knowledge,

use emotion to facilitate thought, and manage emotions in oneself and others

A Video On Howard-Gardner’s Theory

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