The document outlines various definitions of intelligence from notable figures, emphasizing intelligence as the capacity to acquire knowledge, abstract thinking, and rational judgment. It introduces Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, identifying different types such as verbal-linguistic, mathematical-logical, musical, visual-spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, and existential intelligence. Each type is associated with specific professions and abilities, highlighting the multifaceted nature of human intelligence.

2. DEFINITIONS
• Woodworth – “Intelligence is the capacity to acquire
capacity,.”
Terman – Intelligence is the ability to abstract
thinking”
Spearman – “Intelligence is rational thinking.”
Binet – “Intelligence is a capacity to think well, to
judge well and to be self-critical.”
Educational Dictionary – “Intelligence indicates the
capacity to acquire and apply knowledge.”

5. AS AN ABILITY TO
LEARN
AS AN ABILITY
TO ABSTRACT
THINKING
AS AN ABILITY TO
SOLVE PROBLEMS
AS AN ABILITY
TO ADJUST
MEANING OF
INTELLIGENCE

7. Multi Dimensional Intelligence
Proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983

10. Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence
• Poet, journalist, writer, teacher, lawyer, politician,
translator

11. Mathematical-Logical Intelligence
• Scientists, engineers, accountants, mathematicians

12. Musical Intelligence
• Musician, disc jockey, singer, composer

13. Visual-Spatial Intelligence
• Sculptor, artist, inventor, architect, mechanic,
engineer

14. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
• Athlete, PT teacher, dancer, actor, firefighter,
acting out, role playing

15. Interpersonal Intelligence
• Counselor, salesperson, politician, business person,
minister

16. Intrapersonal Intelligence
• Psychologist, Philosopher, Writer, Theologian

17. Naturalist Intelligence
• Scientist, naturalist, landscape architect

18. Existential Intelligence
• Scientist, philosopher, theologian