2. HISTORY OF INTELLIGENCE
Intelligence is derived from a Latin word “inter-
legere”(pick out).
Intelligence became the medieval technical term of
understanding.
This entire approach to the study of nature was
strongly rejected by early modern philosophers.
All the philosophers preferred the word
“Understanding” in their English philosophical
works.
3. WHAT IS INTELLIGENCE?
General cognitive problem-solving skills.
Intelligence is what to do when you don’t know
what to do.
Intelligence may be defined as the ability to
adjust to new situations.
intelligence is the capacity to learn from
experience, and the ability to adapt to the
surrounding environment
4. IS INTELLIGENCE INHERITED?
Intelligence is inherited but can also be
related to the environment.
Studies showed that heredity is an
important factor.
Eg: If a person is a singer then it is
assumed that any one of his/her family
member might be a good singer like LATA
MANGESHKAR.
5. CAN WE INCREASE OUR INTELLIGENCE?
Increasing intelligence can also know as
amplification/enhancing.
Techniques to increase our intelligence are as
follows:
Deep thinking.
Good reasoning.
Learning from past experience.
Practice.
6. GARDNER
Gardner proposed the theory of multiple intelligences instead
of just a singular intelligence. The multiple intelligence
theory proposed eight different types of intelligence including:
-Linguistic
-Logical/Mathematical
-Musical
-Bodily-kinesthetic
-Interpersonal
-Intrapersonal
-Naturalistic
-Spatial
("Howard Gardner's Multiple," Howard Gardner's Multiple Intelligences)
(Sternberg & Sternberg, 2012)
7. LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE
What is linguistic intelligence?
The ability to communicate thoughts and ideas well,
speak and write language or new languages.
Careers most associated with linguistic intelligence
include:
-Writers
-Poets
-Communications
("Theories of intelligence," )
8. LOGICAL-
MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCE
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence is:
The ability to perform and solve complex
mathematical problems. Also, the ability to engage
in logical arguments/conversations.
Careers most associated with Logical-Mathematical
Intelligence include:
-Mathematicians
-Math teachers
("Theories of intelligence," )
9. MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE
Musical Intelligence is:
The ability to learn how to read and write music and
play an instrument well.
Careers most associated with Musical Intelligence
include:
-Composer
-Musician
("Theories of intelligence," )
10. BODILY INTELLIGENCE
What is Bodily Intelligence?
The ability to use the body to perform different
tasks in a fluid motion. The ability to run, jump, and
dance fluently and with rhythm.
Careers most associated with bodily intelligence
include:
-Dancers
-Athletes
("Theories of intelligence," )
11. INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
Interpersonal Intelligence is:
The ability to connect with others on an emotional level.
The ability to assess a situation and understand and sense
how others are feeling, as well as how to handle an
emotional situation.
Careers most associated with interpersonal intelligence
include
-Teachers
-Psychiatrist/Psychologist
-Counselors
("Theories of intelligence," )
12. INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE
What is Intrapersonal Intelligence?
Intrapersonal intelligence is knowing yourself
inside and out. This is the ability to know your own
strengths and weaknesses.
Careers most associated with intrapersonal
intelligence include:
-Entrepreneur
("Theories of intelligence," )
13. NATURALISTIC INTELLIGENCE
Naturalistic intelligence is:
The ability to work with biology and work with and
around natural settings.
Careers most associated with naturalistic intelligence
include:
-Naturalists
-Biologists
("Theories of intelligence," )
14. SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE
What is spatial intelligence?
The ability to visually perceive items such as
reading a map or arranging items to make them fit
into a predetermined space.
Careers most associated with spatial intelligence
include:
-Navigator
-Artist
("Theories of intelligence," )
