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Intelligence Theories. Historical theories of intelligences, Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences, Sternberg’s triarchic theory of multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence. Historical Theories of Intelligence . Spearman (1927) : people have general and specific intelligence - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Intelligence TheoriesHistorical theories of intelligences, Gardner’s theory of multiple
intelligences, Sternberg’s triarchic theory of multiple intelligences, emotional intelligence
Historical Theories of Intelligence Spearman (1927) : people have general and specific intelligence
Thurston (1938): people have seven specific intellectual abilities: verbal comprehension, associative memory, word fluency, reasoning, number ability, spatial visualization, and perceptual speed
Cattell (1971): people have fluid (general problem solving & learning) and crystallized (specific, acquired knowledge) intelligences
Howard-Gardner’s Intelligence Theories- Verbal-linguistic: comfortable talking and good at writingLogical-mathematical: good and philosophy and mathSpatial-visual: good at directions, art, mechanics Bodily-kinesthetic: good at sportsMusical: musical or appreciate musicIntrapersonal: understand yourself, ponder your characteristicsInterpersonal: “people person”Naturalist: Likes the outdoors
The following intelligences have been added since Howard-Gardner’s time: - spiritual, existential, and moral
Sternsbergs’ Triarchic Theory of Intelligence
Practical: Street Smarts
Analytical: School Smarts
Creative: Art Smarts
Emotional Intelligenceaccording to Salovey and Mayer (1990), emotional intelligence is the ability to:
perceive and express emotion accurately and adaptively,
understand emotion and emotional knowledge,
use emotion to facilitate thought, and manage emotions in oneself and others
A Video On Howard-Gardner’s Theory
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