Title: Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Headings: Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Criticism
Visual-Spatial Intelligence
Strengths
Characteristics
Potential Career Choices
Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence
Strengths
Characteristics
Potential Career Choices
Logical-Mathematical Intelligence
Strengths
Analyzing problems and mathematical operations
Characteristics
Potential Career Choices
Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence
Strengths
Physical movement, motor control
Characteristics
Potential Career Choices
Musical Intelligence
Strengths
Characteristics
Potential Career Choices
Interpersonal Intelligence
Strengths
Characteristics
Potential Career Choices
Intrapersonal Intelligence
Strengths
Characteristics
Potential Career Choices
Naturalistic Intelligence
Strengths
Finding patterns and relationships to nature
Characteristics
Potential Career Choices

Content: something we are born with, something that can be measured, and a capacity that is difficult to change. In recent years, however, other views of intelligence have emerged. One such conception is the theory of multiple intelligences proposed by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner . Illustration by JR Bee, Verywell
Theory of Multiple Intelligences
This theory suggests that traditional psychometric views of intelligence are too limited. Gardner first outlined his theory in his 1983 book Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, where he suggested that all people have different kinds of "intelligences." Gardner proposed that there are eight intelligences, and has suggested the possible addition of a ninth known as "existentialist intelligence." 1 ﻿
In order to capture the full range of abilities and talents that people possess, Gardner theorizes that people do not have just an intellectual capacity, but have many kinds of intelligence, including musical, interpersonal, spatial-visual, and linguistic intelligences. While a person might be particularly strong in a specific area, such as musical intelligence, he or she most likely possesses a range of abilities. For example, an individual might be strong in verbal, musical, and naturalistic intelligence.