1. Naturalist Intelligence (“Nature Smart”)

Designatesthe human ability to discriminate among living things (plants, animals)as well as sensitivity to other features of the natural world (clouds,rock configurations).  This ability was clearly of value in ourevolutionary past as hunters, gatherers, and farmers; it continues tobe central in such roles as botanist or chef.  It is also speculatedthat much of our consumer society exploits the naturalistintelligences, which can be mobilized in the discrimination among cars,sneakers, kinds of makeup, and the like.



2. Musical Intelligence (“Musical Smart”)

Musicalintelligence is the capacity to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre, andtone.  This intelligence enables us to recognize, create, reproduce,and reflect on music, as demonstrated by composers, conductors,musicians, vocalist, and sensitive listeners.  Interestingly, there isoften an affective connection between music and the emotions; andmathematical and musical intelligences may share common thinkingprocesses.  Young adults with this kind of intelligence are usuallysinging or drumming to themselves.  They are usually quite aware ofsounds others may miss.



3. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence (Number/Reasoning Smart)

Logical-mathematicalintelligence is the ability to calculate, quantify, considerpropositions and hypotheses, and carry out complete mathematicaloperations.  It enables us to perceive relationships and connectionsand to use abstract, symbolic thought; sequential reasoning skills; andinductive and deductive thinking patterns.  Logical intelligence isusually well developed in mathematicians, scientists, and detectives. Young adults with lots of logical intelligence are interested inpatterns, categories, and relationships.  They are drawn to arithmeticproblems, strategy games and experiments.
4. Existential Intelligence

Sensitivityand capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence, such asthe meaning of life, why do we die, and how did we get here.

5. Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smart”)

Interpersonalintelligence is the ability to understand and interact effectively withothers.  It involves effective verbal and nonverbal communication, theability to note distinctions among others, sensitivity to the moods andtemperaments of others, and the ability to entertain multipleperspectives.  Teachers, social workers, actors, and politicians allexhibit interpersonal intelligence.  Young adults with this kind ofintelligence are leaders among their peers, are good at communicating,and seem to understand others’ feelings and motives.

6. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence (“Body Smart”)

Bodilykinesthetic intelligence is the capacity to manipulate objects and usea variety of physical skills.  This intelligence also involves a senseof timing and the perfection of skills through mind–body union. Athletes, dancers, surgeons, and craftspeople exhibit well-developedbodily kinesthetic intelligence.



7. Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart)

Linguisticintelligence is the ability to think in words and to use language toexpress and appreciate complex meanings.  Linguistic intelligenceallows us to understand the order and meaning of words and to applymeta-linguistic skills to reflect on our use of language.  Linguisticintelligence is the most widely shared human competence and is evidentin poets, novelists, journalists, and effective public speakers.  Youngadults with this kind of intelligence enjoy writing, reading, tellingstories or doing crossword puzzles.

8. Intra-personal Intelligence (Self Smart”)

Intra-personalintelligence is the capacity to understand oneself and one’s thoughtsand feelings, and to use such knowledge in planning and directioningone’s life.  Intra-personal intelligence involves not only anappreciation of the self, but also of the human condition.  It isevident in psychologist, spiritual leaders, and philosophers.  Theseyoung adults may be shy.  They are very aware of their own feelings andare self-motivated.



9. Spatial Intelligence (“Picture Smart”)

Spatialintelligence is the ability to think in three dimensions.  Corecapacities include mental imagery, spatial reasoning, imagemanipulation, graphic and artistic skills, and an active imagination. Sailors, pilots, sculptors, painters, and architects all exhibitspatial intelligence.  Young adults with this kind of intelligence maybe fascinated with mazes or jigsaw puzzles, or spend free time drawingor daydreaming.

Which intelligence do you belong?

Hmmm, I think I'm a mix between Spatial, Musical, and Linguistic Intelligence, for all the characteristics of all three make up my personality ^^

Hahaha, this is Gaardner´s theory of multiple intelligences! I´ve had to study it. Theoretically, every person has a bit of each type of intelligence, but simply has a higher percentage in those they´re best at....

As far as I recall, I used to score pretty high on linguistic intelligence and intra- and inter- personal intelligence. My lowest? ALWAYS bodily-kinaesthetic. What can I say? I wasn´t made to coordinate mind and body. XD

I don't think I am any of those.

HoneyPie wrote: I don't think I am any of those.

It´s not that you are or that you aren´t....but that you have more or less skills in one area or another, or stuff from one of those intelligences is easier for you to do.

For example, a person who scores high in linguistic intelligence, might be really good at writing, or at making speeches and stuff. Or a person who scores high in kinaesthetic is good at sports, or at learning things by doing them. Or if you´re really extroverted and good with people, that might mean you´d score high on interpersonal intelligence.

The high school I went to uses this theory in our curriculum. So everyone of us really discovers his or her strength throughout our entire high school life. Most of the graduates in our school really chose the field they were very interested and strong into in college. :)

I scored high in spatial, intra-personal, and bodily-kinesthetic consequently. My lowest would be interpersonal (but that was before, I think I'm okay with interacting with people now). lolz. :>

And I'm an Interior Designer right now. I didn't have any problem studying, and it wasn't really hard for me. Really thanks to where I had my high school, I realized my strengths early on. :)

This is where I had my high school. Read the Mission Statement! Really proud of it :)

im in denial and i like to think i am all of them lol but realisticly im not..so id have to be spacial intelegence

Spacial, Musical, and Interpersonal.

 

Well, I would like to think so.

 

Is it like a comparison sort of thing?

7. Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart)
8. Intra-personal Intelligence (Self Smart”)
9. Spatial Intelligence (“Picture Smart”)

i fit a little into every one of these. :3

I think I'm best with Linguistic Intelligence, Inter and Intra Personal Intelligence and Natural Intelligence.

I'm music smart