2. Verbal - Linguistic
Strong capability to learn and use
language and words, both spoken and
written. Typically good at reading,
writing, explaining concepts, debate,
learning languages, story-telling, and
understanding syntax and structure.
3. Math - Logic
Strong capability to analyze problems
logically, calculate mathematical
problems, reason deductively,
investigate issues scientifically, and
think conceptually about numbers,
relationships, and patterns. Typically
good at mathematics, chess, computer
programming, engineering and
sciences.
4. Spatial
Strong capability to visualize,
recognize and use spatial patterns,
both patterns of wide space and
more confined areas. Typically good
at puzzles, recognizing patterns,
interpreting graphs, understanding
maps and directions, design, and
visualization.
5. Bodily - Kinesthetic
Strong capability to coordinate
the body, and have physical
controls, as well as use whole
or parts of the body to solve
problems. Typically good at
physical activities such as
sports or dance, performance,
sculpting and/or building and
making things.
6. Musical
Strong capability to perform, compose,
recognize musical patterns (pitches,
tones, and rhythms) and appreciate
music. Typically good at singing,
remembering songs, understanding
musical structure, oration, composing
music, and/or conducting.
7. Interpersonal
Strong capability to see
situations from different
perspectives, understand
nonverbal communication,
interact with other people, and
understand the intentions,
motivations, and desires of
other people. Typicially good at
politics, teaching, managing
others, and/or sales.
8. Intrapersonal
Strong capability to understand
oneself, and appreciate one's feelings,
fears, and motivations as well as to
analyze theories and ideas. Typically
good at philosophy, psychology,
theology, writing and/or law.
9. Naturalist
Strong capability to explore nature,
learn about animals and plants, and
be in tune with one's environment,
as well as to recognize, categorize
and draw upon certain features of
the environment. Typically good at
biology, gardening, farming, and/or
conservation.
10. Existential
Strong capability to recognize and
understand the "ultimate issues,"
such as asking and seeking
answers to life's bigger questions,
such as the meaning of life.
