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Howard Gardiner (1999, pp. 42-43) has developed a theory of multiple intelligence's to describe human mental faculties. Discuss

      

Howard Gardiner (1999, pp. 42-43) has developed a theory of multiple intelligence's to describe human mental faculties. Discuss

  

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Francis
1. Logical-mathematical intelligence involves the capacity to analyze problems logically, carryout operations- mathematical or of other types and investigate issues systematically.

2. Verbal-Linguistic intelligence involves sensitivity to spoken and written language, the ability to learn languages and the capacity to use language effectively to do what we want done. Teachers, lawyers, preachers and writers normally exhibit superior linguistic intelligence.

3. Intrapersonal intelligence involves the capacity to understand oneself, one's own desires, fears abilities etc. and to use such self-knowledge effectively to guide one's own life.

4. Interpersonal intelligence refers to a person's capacity to understand other people - their intentions, motivations and desires and as a result to work effectively with them. Sales people, teachers, doctors and leaders in general need sensitive interpersonal intelligence.

5. Music/rhythm intelligence involves appreciation of musical patterns, composition and performance. It is a source of artistic enrichment of life.

6. Visual/spatial intelligence involves capacity in visualization and imaging in three dimensions. People in art and design are especially good at spatial intelligence.

7. Body/movement intelligence involves the capacity to use one's whole body or parts of it (e.g.
hands or mouth) to solve problems or make products.
francis1897 answered the question on October 4, 2022 at 08:35


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