Howard Gardner - Identified Eight Different Types of Intelligences

Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

According to Howard Gardner, a leading psychologist at Harvard University, said there are eight intelligence possessed by humans, such as:

1. Linguistic intelligence

People who have this intelligence is someone who is good at processing words when speaking or writing. This type of person usually likes to do crossword puzzles, play scrable, reading, written language and can interpret clearly. If people have this intelligence, then a suitable job is a journalist, poet, or a lawyer.


2. Mathematical or logic intelligence

This type of intelligence is the person who has the intelligence in terms of numbers and logic. They are easy to make classification and categorization, thought the pattern of cause and effect, create hypotheses, and a rational outlook on life. Suitable job if this is intelligent scientist, accountant, or progammer.


3. Spatial intelligence

They are included in this type has a sharp sensitivity to visual, balance, color, line, shape, and space. In addition, they are also good at sketching ideas clearly. The work is suitable for this type of intelligence is an architect, photographer, designer, pilot, or engineer.


4. Kinetic and physical intelligence

This type of person is able to express ideas and feelings. They love sports and various activities that rely on physical. The work that they are suitable for athletes, artisans, mechanics, and tailors.


5. Musical intelligence

They are included in this type are able to develop, express, and enjoy the music and sound shape. The characteristics of people who have musical intelligence is like whistling, easy to memorize a new song audible tone, master one particular instrument, sensitive to sound discordant, and likes to work while singing. The work that they are suitable for a singer or songwriter.


6. Interpersonal Intelligence

This type of person usually understands and is sensitive to the feelings, intentions, motivation, character, and temperament of others. In addition, they were also able to establish contact with a good eye, face other people with care, and encourage others to tell their stories. The work is suitable for people of this type, among others, networker, negotiator, or a teacher.


7. Intrapersonal intelligence

This type of person has the intelligence of self-knowledge and are able to act adaptively based on the introduction of self. Characteristics that likes to work alone, tend to be indifferent, often self introspection, and understand its strengths and weaknesses. The work that is suitable to their counselors or theologians.


8. Naturalist intelligence

People who have this intelligence is able to understand and enjoy the nature and use it productively and develop knowledge about nature. The characteristics of people who have this intelligence environment that is loving, able to recognize the nature and behavior of animals, and love of outdoor activities or natural. Intelligence is usually owned by farmers, fishermen, hikers, and hunters.

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