~ The Versatility ~: Nine types of Intelligence

The Theory of Multiple Intelligence was proposed by Howard Gardner in 1983 to analyze and better describe the concept of Intelligence.

1. Naturalist Intelligence (“Nature Smart”)

Designates the 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 our evolutionary past as hunters, gatherers, and farmers; it continues to be central in such roles as botanist or chef. It is also speculated that much of our consumer society exploits the naturalist intelligences, which can be mobilized in the discrimination among cars, sneakers, kinds of makeup, and the like.

For example:

Discriminating
Recognizing and distinguishing between plants and animals
Sensitive
Noticing geological formations, clouds, etc.
Agriculture
Cooking
Consumer culture
Discriminating between 'products'

This simply means to purport to deal with the natural world

2. Musical Intelligence (“Musical Smart”)

Musical intelligence is the capacity to discern pitch, rhythm, timbre, and tone. This intelligence enables us to recognize, create, reproduce, and reflect on music, as demonstrated by composers, conductors, musicians, vocalist, and sensitive listeners. Interestingly, there is often an affective connection between music and the emotions; and mathematical and musical intelligences may share common thinking processes. Young adults with this kind of intelligence are usually singing or drumming to themselves. They are usually quite aware of sounds others may miss.

For example:

Creating
Produce original music
Imitating
Reproduce others' music
Contemplating
Make observations about music
Sensitive listeners
Aware of sounds others may miss
Emotional link
Mathematical link

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

Logical-mathematical intelligence is the ability to calculate, quantify, consider propositions and hypotheses, and carry out complete mathematical operations. It enables us to perceive relationships and connections and to use abstract, symbolic thought; sequential reasoning skills; and inductive and deductive thinking patterns. Logical intelligence is usually well developed in mathematicians, scientists, and detectives. Young adults with lots of logical intelligence are interested in patterns, categories, and relationships. They are drawn to arithmetic problems, strategy games and experiments.

For Example:

Calculating
Quantifying
Categorical
Considering propositions and hypotheses
Solving math problems
Perceiving relationships and connections
Using abstract symbolic thought
Sequential reasoning
Inductive and deductive thinking
Interested in patterns
Mathematicians
Scientists
Detectives

This is basically analytical or 'rational' thought

4. Existential Intelligence

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

For Example:

Why are we here???????? Why do we die?????????? etc

5. Interpersonal Intelligence (People Smart”)

Interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand and interact effectively with others. It involves effective verbal and nonverbal communication, the ability to note distinctions among others, sensitivity to the moods and temperaments of others, and the ability to entertain multiple perspectives. Teachers, Social workers, Actors and politicians all are exhibiting interpersonal intelligence. Young adults with this kind of intelligence are leaders among their peers, are good at communicating, and seem to understand others’ feelings and motives.

For Example:

Understanding
Aware of others' feelings and motives
Communicating
Perspective-taking
Sensitivity
Recognizing others' moods and temperaments
Teachers
Social workers
Actors-politicians

This is more concerned with 'effective' communication to gain resources, not emotional communication; there is no mention or consideration of empathy here.

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

Bodily kinesthetic intelligence is the capacity to manipulate objects and use a variety of physical skills. This intelligence also involves a sense of timing and the perfection of skills through mind–body union. Athletes, dancers, surgeons, and craftspeople exhibit well-developed bodily kinesthetic intelligence.

For Example:

Fine motor skills
Gross motor skills
Coordination
Timing
Mind–body union
Athletes
Dancers
Surgeons
Craftspeople

7. Linguistic Intelligence (Word Smart)

Linguistic intelligence is the ability to think in words and to use language to express and appreciate complex meanings. Linguistic intelligence allows us to understand the order and meaning of words and to apply meta-linguistic skills to reflect on our use of language. Linguistic intelligence is the most widely shared human competence and is evident in poets, novelists, journalists, and effective public speakers. Young adults with this kind of intelligence enjoy writing, reading, telling stories or doing crossword puzzles.

For Example:

Think in words
Syntax and semantics
Understand the order and meaning of words
Meta-linguistic skills
Reflect on use of language
Writing
Reading
Storytelling
Crossword puzzles
Poets
Novelists
journalists ‘effective' public speakers

8. Intra-personal Intelligence (Self Smart”)

Intra-personal intelligence is the capacity to understand oneself and one’s thoughts and feelings, and to use such knowledge in planning and directions of one’s life. Intra-personal intelligence involves not only an appreciation of the self, but also of the human condition. It is evident in psychologist, spiritual leaders, and philosophers. These young adults may be shy. They are very aware of their own feelings and are self-motivated.

For Example:

Self-awareness
Self-understanding
Self-motivation
Introspection
Appreciates 'the human condition'
Psychologists
Spiritual leaders
Philosophers

9. Spatial Intelligence (“Picture Smart”)

Spatial intelligence is the ability to think in three dimensions. Core capacities include mental imagery, spatial reasoning, image manipulation, graphic and artistic skills, and an active imagination. Sailors, pilots, sculptors, painters, and architects all exhibit spatial intelligence. Young adults with this kind of intelligence may be fascinated with mazes or jigsaw puzzles, or spend free time drawing or daydreaming.

For Example: