Gardner's

Theory of
Multiple
Intelligen
ces
  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.

 " Gardner proposed that there are eight intelligences, and has suggested the possible addition
of a ninth known as "existentialist intelligence.

1. Visual-Spatial Intelligence

 People who are strong in visual-spatial intelligence are good at visualizing

CHARACTERISTICS:

Characteristics of visual-spatial intelligence include:

 Enjoys reading and writing

 Good at putting puzzles together

 Good at interpreting pictures, graphs, and charts

 Enjoys drawing, painting, and the visual arts

 Recognizes patterns easily

POTENTIAL CAREER CHOICE:

If you're strong in visual-spatial intelligence, good career choices for you are:

 Architect

 Artist

 Engineer
 2. Linguistic-Verbal Intelligence

 People who are strong in linguistic-verbal intelligence are able to use words well, both when
writing and speaking. These individuals are typically very good at writing stories, memorizing
information, and reading.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Characteristics of linguistic-verbal intelligence include:

 Good at remembering written and spoken information

 Enjoys reading and writing

 Good at debating or giving persuasive speeches

 Able to explain things well

 Often uses humor when telling stories

POTENTIAL CAREER CHOICE:

If you're strong in linguistic-verbal intelligence, good career choices for you are:

 Writer/journalist

 Lawyer

 Teacher

3. Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

 People who are strong in logical-mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning, recognizing
patterns, and logically analyzing problems. These individuals tend to think conceptually about
numbers, relationships, and patterns.
CHARACTERISTICS:

Characteristics of logical-mathematical intelligence include:

 Excellent problem-solving skills.

 Enjoys thinking about abstract ideas

 Likes conducting scientific experiments

 Good at solving complex computations

POTENTIAL CAREER CHOICE:

If you're strong in logical-mathematical intelligence, good career choices for you are:

 Scientist

 Mathematician

 Computer programmer

 Engineer

 Accountant

4. Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

 Those who have high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are said to be good at body movement,
performing actions, and physical control. People who are strong in this area tend to have
excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Characteristics of bodily-kinesthetic intelligence include:

 Good at dancing and sports

 Enjoys creating things with his or her hands

 Excellent physical coordination

 Tends to remember by doing, rather than hearing or seeing

If you're strong in bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, good career choices for you are:

 Dancer

 Builder

 Sculptor

 Actor

5. Musical Intelligence

 People who have strong musical intelligence are good at thinking in patterns, rhythms, and
sounds. They have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition
and performance.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Characteristics of musical intelligence include:

 Enjoys singing and playing musical instruments

 Recognizes musical patterns and tones easily

 Good at remembering songs and melodies

 Rich understanding of musical structure, rhythm, and notes

POTENTIAL CAREER CHOICE:

If you're strong in interpersonal intelligence, good career choices for you are:

 Psychologist

 Philosopher

 Counselor

 Salesperson

 Politician
5. Interpersonal Intelligence

 Those who have strong interpersonal intelligence are good at understanding and interacting
with other people. These individuals are skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires,
and intentions of those around them.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Characteristics of interpersonal intelligence include:

 Good at communicating verbally

 Skilled at nonverbal communication

 Sees situations from different perspectives

 Creates positive relationships with others

 Good at resolving conflict in groups

POTENTIAL CAREER CHOICE:

If you're strong in intrapersonal intelligence, good career choices for you are:

 Philosopher

 Writer

 Theorist

 Scientist

7. Intrapersonal Intelligence

 Individuals who are strong in intrapersonal intelligence are good at being aware of their own
emotional states, feelings, and motivations. They tend to enjoy self-reflection and analysis,
including daydreaming, exploring relationships with others, and assessing their personal
strengths.
CHARACTERISTICS:

Characteristics of intrapersonal intelligence include:

 Good at analyzing his or her strengths and weaknesses

 Enjoys analyzing theories and ideas

 Excellent self-awareness

 Clearly understands the basis for his or her own motivations and feelings

POTENTIAL CAREER CHOICE:

If you're strong in intrapersonal intelligence, good career choices for you are:

 Philosopher

 Writer

 Theorist

 Scientist

8. Naturalistic Intelligence

 Naturalistic is the most recent addition to Gardner’s theory and has been met with more
resistance than his original seven intelligences. According to Gardner, individuals who are high in
this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing,
exploring the environment, and learning about other species. These individuals are said to be
highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Characteristics of naturalistic intelligence include:

 Interested in subjects such as botany, biology, and zoology

 Good at categorizing and cataloging information easily

 May enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and exploring the outdoors

POTENTIAL CAREER CHOICE:

If you're strong in naturalistic intelligence, good career choices for you are:

 Biologist

 Conservationist

 Gardener

 Farmer