The Harvard Professor Dr. Howard Gardner has studied the subject of intelligence for many years. Dr. Gardner has proposed to revise and expand our idea of what constitutes the ' intelligence. Gardner suggested I consider at least seven forms of intelligence.
These are: verbal-linguistic, logical-mathematical, Visual-spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, social, and intra-staff. See if you can find out what forms of intelligence are stronger than you.
People who have a strong linguistic intelligence respond so profound for the construction and the sound of language, and get a lot of pleasure out of the words. Writers, poets, editors and Excel in this form of intelligence. People who show a strong need to correct the errors of grammar are also very strong in this section.
People with the logical-mathematical intelligence may become successful lawyers, mathematicians, computer programmers, and scientists. They are able to analyze logically the information and follow the extremely complex chains of ideas.
Among those who are in possession of a strong visual-spatial intelligence, some will have a glorious, passionate understanding of color. Others will be strongly respond to Visual texture, line, or three-dimensional space. Artists, decorators, designers, sculptors, photographers and architects must be in possession of this form of intelligence to succeed in their fields.
musical intelligence is the ability to understand and respond to music, not only as background noise, but with an ability to get meaning from ' interaction of phonetics melodies, rhythms and structures. A person with musical intelligence cannot be necessarily playing or composing music, but it will be a passionate listener, come out much more the ' experience of an average person.
Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is very high in those people who Excel in sports and dance. And ' also a great resource in actors. They are extremely attuned to which all parts of their bodies are in space and are able to exert a very subtle but powerful control of all their muscles.
People with a high degree of interpersonal intelligence are good at picking up cues for the emotions of others and understand the emotional States of those around them. They are particularly good at empathize with others, and know how to comfort, inspire and guide people.
This is a good feature to have in a political leader. And ' also a desirable quality in teachers, therapists and sales personnel.
or composing music, but it will be a passionate listener, come out much more the ' experience of an average person.Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is very high in those people who Excel in sports and dance. And ' also a great resource in actors. They are extremely attuned to which all parts of their bodies are in space and are able to exert a very subtle but powerful control of all their muscles.
People with a high degree of interpersonal intelligence are good at picking up cues for the emotions of others and understand the emotional States of those around them. They are particularly good at empathize with others, and know how to comfort, inspire and guide people.
This is a good feature to have in a political leader. And ' also a desirable quality in teachers, therapists and sales personnel.
intra-personal intelligence is the ability to know deeply and truly and understand themselves. And ' the ability to analyze and evaluate internal quality and its behaviors. This is a form of intelligence that can be found in philosophers and spiritual leaders.
These are the seven basic quality or ability that can legitimately be regarded as forms of intelligence. Each involves a particular way to use your brain. Each of these can be very developed in some individuals and can be an important component of the success of a person's life and career.
This extended definition of intelligence can help explain why so many people who have done badly at school still end up with great success in life.
What kind of intelligence is stronger in you?
Considering extended Dr. Gardner's definition of intelligence, which form do you think are particularly strong in you? What you think are particularly weak?
When you went to school, did your educational experience address your strengths of intelligence? Or is target areas where there were weaker? Your career this make good use of your strongest form of intelligence?
You will have the best chance to succeed in your life when your chosen career matches your strongest intelligence.