People have 8 types of intelligence, says a Harvard psychologist: Here's yours

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People have 8 types of intelligence, says a Harvard psychologist: Here's
People have 8 types of intelligence, says a Harvard psychologist: Here's yours

By Kumar Mehta – CNBC

We are not all naturally capable of the same things. Some are more athletic and have better coordination. Some understand language and words more quickly at a young age, while others are good with numbers and visualizing patterns.

But most people don't fully understand the range of their skills, and as a result, may end up in the wrong careers. Or, they may enjoy their work but struggle to identify effective learning techniques that will help them further excel.

The theory of multiple intelligences

To better understand your skills and abilities, I often recommend starting with the theory of multiple intelligences.

First introduced in his 1983 book Frames of Mind, Howard Gardner, psychologist and professor at Harvard University, says there are eight types of human intelligence—each representing different ways a person processes more good information.

How high you score in one category doesn't necessarily affect how (high or low) you score in another.

Below are the eight types of intelligence identified by Gardner.

1- Spatial intelligence

Ability to think abstractly and in multiple dimensions. It means you have a great capacity for spatial reasoning and conception – something that is required for fields such as architecture, graphic design, photography, interior design and aviation.

Possible career choices:

Pilot

Stylist

Architect

Surgeon

Artist

engineer

2- Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

The ability to use your body in a way that demonstrates physical and athletic ability. If you have this skill, you can be an athlete who effortlessly runs across a field and passes a ball, or a dancer who flawlessly executes an intricate routine.

Possible career choices:

dancer

physiotherapists

Athlete

mechanical

Actor

3- Musical intelligence

Sensitivity to rhythm, pitch, meter, tone, melody and timbre. This can lead to the ability to sing and/or play musical instruments. Famous people with musical intelligence include Beethoven, Jimi Hendrix and Aretha Franklin.

Possible career choices:

Singer

Music conductor

DJ

Music teacher

songwriter

Composer

4- Linguistic intelligence

Sometimes called "linguistic intelligence," this includes sensitivity to word meaning, the order between words and sound, the rhythms, inflections, and meter of words. Those who score high in this category are usually good at writing stories, memorizing information, and reading.

Possible career choices:

Poet

Novelist

Journalist

Editor

Lawyer

Professor

5- Logical-mathematical intelligence

Ability to analyze problems logically, perform mathematical operations and investigate issues scientifically. People with this intelligence, such as Albert Einstein and Bill Gates, are adept at developing equations and proofs and solving abstract problems.

Possible career choices:

Programmer

mathematician

Economist

Accountant

Scientist

engineer

6- Interpersonal intelligence

Ability to interact effectively with others. Sensitivity to other people's moods, feelings, temperaments, and motivations. Basically, it is being able to understand and relate to those around you.

Possible career choices:

Team manager

negotiating

politician

Publicist

Seller

Psychologist

7- Interpersonal intelligence

Sensitivity to one's feelings, intentions, and anxieties, and the ability to plan and act in light of one's own traits. Intrapersonal intelligence is not specific to specific careers; rather, it is a goal for every individual in a complex modern society, where he must make important decisions for himself.

Possible career choices:

Therapist

adviser

Psychologist

entrepreneur

Philosopher

theorist

8- Naturalistic intelligence

The ability to understand nuances in nature, including distinguishing between plants, animals and other elements of nature and life. Notable individuals with naturalistic intelligence include Charles Darwin and Jane Goodall.

Possible career choices:

Geologist

farmer

Botanist

Biologist

When we gain a deeper understanding of our natural talents, we have a better chance of understanding how to achieve goals in our personal and professional lives.


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