Intelligence refers to the capacity to acquire and apply knowledge. It is the ability to solve problems, learn from experiences, and apply knowledge to deal with new situations. There are many theories related to intelligence. These theories are propounded by eminent psychologists to provide a framework to understand different aspects of human intelligence.
Key Points
The theory of Multiple Intelligence which consists of eight different kinds of intelligence is propounded by an American psychologist 'Howard Gardner'.
This theory emphasizes that:
- intelligence is of several kinds rather than dominated by a general factor.
- intelligence can't be tied to a single domain as each individual has his/her abilities.
A type of intelligence that is most visible in dancers, athletes, surgeons, etc., is known as 'Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence' as the individual who possesses 'Bodily Kinaesthetic Intelligence' can:
- co-ordinate their mind with their body.
- use one's whole body to solve problems.
- perform physical activities in a skilled way.
Hence, it could be concluded that a 'Mayank is a champion tennis player' reflects the 'Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence'.
Additional Information
Refer to the diagram to know all the eight categories of intelligence suggested by Howard Gardner: