8 Types of Intelligence- Eduauraa Blog

Every individual is gifted with different kinds of intelligence levels.

Everyone has different abilities and talents.

One is good at sports; another is in literature then, another sings well.

We usually see people with various talents and skills.

To this, one may question why everyone is different from each other in terms of skills and abilities? The answer is very simple.

Everyone has their own interests and talents.

An individual with that liking tries to develop and polish that particular skill.

In this sense, every individual is distinctly based on their thoughts and action.

Howard Gardener, the Neuropsychologist of Harvard University, discussed multiple types of intelligence in his book.

Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligence.

The famous scientist said that the guardians need to observe the skills and talents of their children.

A child may not be aware of a skill she/he possesses but might be brilliant in that field if trained.

Types of intelligence in Psychology

According to the research by Howard Gardener, there exist 8 types of intelligence in individuals.

Every human brain is responsive to different areas of knowledge that is independent and different from one another.

1. Logical Intelligence

Logical and Mathematical Intelligence allows an individual to have a remarkable problem-solving ability.

Individuals with logical intelligence can solve a problem in their minds long before they are vocal about the solution.

Kids with logical intelligence tend to be interested in suspense and mystery thrillers.

These types of kids love to play puzzle games, solve sums, and plan game strategies with their own interests.

2. Linguistic Intelligence

People with linguistic intelligence are efficient in language-associated subjects.

Children with this kind of intelligence prefer to talk more to polish their speaking skills.

They participate more in debate, speeches, and extempore.

They possess a fondness for reading and writing.

They may be creative in their writing courses.

An individual with linguistic intelligence tends to tell stories in exciting ways.

3. Musical Intelligence

Musical Intelligence enables the children to listen to different sounds of nature and distinguish them based on their rhythm and pitch.

These children possess an innate power to identify and learn various sounds.

Individuals with musical intelligence have been known to listen to music very minutely.

They can sing a song in perfect rhythm and tempo.

They are interested in playing musical instruments.

They might become music composers and music directors in the future.

These people love to watch a musical concert and singing competitions.

They can easily remember songs and lyrics.

4. Visual Intelligence

Visual Intelligence is also referred to as spatial intelligence.

Individuals with Visual Intelligence can think in three dimensions.

They are naturally skilled at solving spatial issues like drawing issues, map pointing, solving visual puzzles, etc.

They can find out any pitfall from any visual frame.

These individuals have subtle choices in dressing matters.

These kids may become interior decorators or fashion designers in the future.

5. Body-movement Intelligence

Body movement also comes under an intelligence space.

This is also termed Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence.

This intelligence power enables individuals to modulate their whole body to express ideas or feelings.

They can very easily use their hands to transform into expressions.

Kids with kinaesthetic intelligence are generally spontaneous with their acting and dancing abilities.

They can very quickly copy a dance form and perform it.

Body-kinaesthetic intelligence helps kids play, run, jump, dance, and other activities like these.

They can exactly mimic others.

6. Interpersonal Intelligence

One with interpersonal intelligence is always very expressive.

They can communicate with people easily.

Interpersonal Intelligence enables an individual to help others in trouble.

This type of kid loves to meet new people and solve problems through talking.

7. Intrapersonal Intelligence

As a contradiction to Interpersonal Intelligence, Intrapersonal Intelligence allows one to be more self-oriented.

Self-orientation does not imply self-centricity here.

Individuals with this intelligence power try to know themselves the best.

They are deeply involved in self-development.

These boys/girls love to live an independent life.

They set their bars and then break the bars.

These individuals are very much conscious about their own merits and demerits.

8. Natural Intelligence

Natural Intelligence is a blessing for humans.

This intelligence teaches one from within to love nature and animals.

These individuals prefer to stay closer to nature.

They love traveling and seeing different places.

One with natural intelligence has an innate caring attitude for animals and deprived ones.

They are fond of learning nature’s history and the animal world.

Gardner had theorized all the above-mentioned intelligence in his book.

There is also a very vital intelligence that is known as Emotional Intelligence or EQ.

According to a few researchers, Emotional Intelligence is more crucial than one Intelligence (IQ).

Emotional Intelligence helps one to achieve success in their academic and professional lives.

Generally, there exist 5 types of Emotional Intelligence,

1. Self-awareness

If you are self-aware, you will be clear about your capabilities and skills.

You can control your emotions as per the situation. Self-awareness increases one’s self-confidence.

2.Self-motivation

Self-motivation allows one to keep him/her away from any adverse situation.

If you are self-motivated, you will be able to inspire yourself in adverse situations.

3.Self-discipline

One needs to be self-disciplined.

You will have control over your actions and impulses.

You will know how to avoid negative thoughts and overcome a crisis with self-confidence.

The quality of self-discipline infuses adaptability, faith, innovation within you.

4. Empathy

The quality of empathy enables you to feel others' pain.

You will find success in your professional career with your empathic attitude.

It will help you to deal with your clients and understand their requirements better.

The quality to understand others is a blessing to humanity.

5. Interpersonal skills 

We have already discussed this intelligence skill earlier. We can also refer to it as social skills.

You must possess a better Emotional Intelligence to understand others and fulfill their needs.

You may become a disciplined leader with your good communication skill, management skill, and cooperation qualities.

To Conclude,

The blog has discussed different types of intelligence and their effects on human beings.

We have primarily focused on the research theory by Dr.Gardener. Hopefully, the blog will guide you to understand the topic.