Multiple

Intelligence
Group 8
Louvilyn Jimenez
Jean Espadilla
John Carlo Banag
Multiple
Intelligence
The theory of multiple intelligence
differentiates human intelligence into
specific 'modalities', rather than
seeing intelligence as dominated by a
single general ability
Everybody is a genius. But if you judge
a fish by its ability to climb a tree,
it will live its whole life believing
that it is stupid.
~ Albert Einstein
Howard Gardner
Born July 11, 1943 (76 years old)
Development Psychologist
He has twice been selected by Foreign
Policy and Prospect magazines as one of
100 most influential public intellectuals in
the world.
Howard Gardner
Published Frames of Mind: The Theory of
Multiple Intelligences (1983).
Identified 9 intelligences
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1. Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Good at visualizing things.
These individuals are often
good with directions as well
as maps, charts, videos, and
pictures.
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1. Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Characteristics:
 Enjoys reading and writing
 Good at putting puzzles together
 Good at interpreting pictures, graphs,
and charts
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1. Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Characteristics:
 Enjoys drawing, painting, and the
visual arts
 Recognizes patterns easily
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1. Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Potential Career Choices:
 Architect
 Artist
 Engineer
 Cartographer
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2. Linguistic Verbal Intelligence

able to use words well, both
when writing and speaking.
These individuals are
typically very good at writing
stories, memorizing
information, and reading
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2. Linguistic Verbal Intelligence

Characteristics:
 Good at remembering written and
spoken information
 Enjoys reading and writing
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2. Linguistic Verbal Intelligence

Characteristics:
 Good at debating or giving persuasive
speeches
 Able to explain things well
 Often uses humor when telling stories
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2. Linguistic Verbal Intelligence

Potential Career Choices:
 Writer/journalist
 Lawyer
 Teacher
 Stand-up comedian
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3. Existential Intelligence (2009)

Sensitivity and capacity to
tackle deep questions about
human existence, such as
the meaning of life, why do
we die, and how did we get
here
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3. Existential Intelligence (2009)

Characteristics:
 Reflective and deep thinking
 Design abstract theories
 They have the ability to use meta-
cognition to explore the unknown
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3. Existential Intelligence (2009)

Characteristics:
 They thrive on intellectual debate and
aren’t afraid to challenge the norm.
 a desire to be an outsider while at the
same time showing a strong interest
in society
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3. Existential Intelligence (2009)

Potential Career Choices:
 Scientist
 Philosopher
 Consultant
 Pastor / Theologian
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4. Logical Mathematical
good at reasoning,
recognizing patterns, and
logically analyzing problems.
They tend to think
conceptually about numbers,
relationships, and patterns.
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4. Logical Mathematical
Characteristics:
 Excellent problem-solving skills
 Enjoys thinking about abstract ideas
 Likes conducting scientific experiments
 Good at solving complex computations
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4. Logical Mathematical
Potential Career Choices:
 Scientist
 Political Analyst
 Detective
 Managers
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5. Musical Intelligence
Good at thinking in patterns,
rhythms, and sounds. They
have a strong appreciation
for music and are often good
at musical composition and
performance.
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5. Musical Intelligence
Characteristics:
 Enjoys singing and playing musical
instruments
 Recognizes musical patterns and tones easily
 Good at remembering songs and melodies
 Rich understanding of musical structure,
rhythm, and notes
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5. Musical Intelligence
Potential Career Choices:
 Musician
 Composer
 Singer
 Music teacher / Voice Coach
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6. Bodily-Kinesthetic
good at body movement,
performing actions, and
physical control. People who
are strong in this area tend
to have excellent hand-eye
coordination and dexterity
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6. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Characteristics:
 Good at dancing and sports
 Enjoys creating things with his or her hands
 Excellent physical coordination
 Tends to remember by doing, rather than
hearing or seeing
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6. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Potential Career Choices:
 Dancer
 Mechanic
 Sculptor
 Actor
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7. Interpersonal Intelligence
good at understanding and
interacting with other
people. Skilled at assessing
the emotions, motivations,
desires, and intentions of
those around them
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7. Interpersonal Intelligence
Characteristics:
 Good at communicating verbally
 Skilled at nonverbal communication
 Sees situations from different perspectives
 Creates positive relationships with others
 Good at resolving conflict in groups
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7. Interpersonal Intelligence
Potential Career Choices:
 Counselor
 Salesperson
 Politician
 Psychologist
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8. Intrapersonal Intelligence
good at being aware of their
own emotional states, feelings,
and motivations. They tend to
Enjoy self-reflection and
analysis, and assessing their
personal strengths
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8. Intrapersonal Intelligence
 Characteristics:
 Good at analyzing his or her strengths and
weaknesses
 Enjoys analyzing theories and ideas
 Excellent self-awareness
 Clearly understands the basis for his own
motivations and feelings
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8. Intrapersonal Intelligence
Potential Career Choices:
 Entrepreneur
 Philosopher
 Writer
 Theorist
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9. Naturalistic Intelligence
more in tune with nature
and are often interested in
nurturing, exploring the
environment, and learning
about other species.
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9. Naturalistic Intelligence
Characteristics:
 May enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and
exploring the outdoors
 Doesn’t enjoy learning unfamiliar topics
that have no connection to nature
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9. Naturalistic Intelligence
Characteristics:
 Interested in subjects such as botany,
biology, and zoology
 Good at categorizing and cataloging
information easily
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9. Naturalistic Intelligence
Potential Career Choices:
 Biologist
 Conservationist
 Veterinarian
 Farmer
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