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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
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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 • 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 writing • Logical-mathematical: good and philosophy and math • Spatial-visual: good at directions, art, mechanics • Bodily-kinesthetic: good at sports • Musical: musical or appreciate music • Intrapersonal: understand yourself, ponder your characteristics • Interpersonal: “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 Intelligence • according 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
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