Gardner's Multiple Intelligence

Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligenc



Gardner is a developmental psychologist who suggested that people can be intelligent in more than one way. 

In recent years, however,  views of intelligence have emerged, including Gardner's suggestion that  different types of intelligence may exist. The eight intelligences Gardner identified are:

  1. Visual-spatial
  2. Verbal - linguistic 
  3. Logical-mathematical
  4. Body-kinesthetic
  5. Musical
  6. Interpersonal
  7. Intrapersonal
  8. Naturalistic
gardner's theory of multiple intelligences
 Gardner's Multiple Intelligences


1. Visual-Spatial

People who possess better visual-spatial intelligence can visualize objects better, such as images, illustrations, maps, charts, videos, and the like. A few examples of suitable professions for such people might include working as an architect, photographer, interior designer, etc. 

2. Verbal-Linguistic

When we look at teachers, writers, public speakers, newscasters, and actors, we usually see people with a high degree of verbal-linguistic intelligence. This type of intelligence enables people to master the use of words, both verbally and in written form. 

3. Logical-Mathematical

Some people can solve complex math problems in minutes or even seconds, whereas; others find it hard to grasp them even after spending a long time pondering how they work. A high degree of logical-mathematical intelligence makes it possible for some people to be good at logical and mathematical skills, ranging from scientists to mathematicians and accountants. 

4. Bodily-Kinesthetic

Farmers, mechanics, carpenters, dancers, and athletes possess good hand-eye coordination and agility. According to Gardner’s model, such people have high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. 

5. Musical-Rhythmic

According to Gardner, people who possess a high degree of musical intelligence have good thinking in rhythms, sounds, or patterns. Therefore, a person with higher musical-rhythmic intelligence can be a good musician, conductor, composer, singer, etc.

6. Interpersonal

People with good interpersonal intelligence are proficient at coaching, customer service, mental health counseling, sales, etc. This type of intelligence enables better public dealing, as these people can better evaluate other people’s emotions, moods, desires, and motivations.

7. Intrapersonal

People with better intrapersonal intelligence like to better understand and evaluate their own emotions, motivations, and relationship with others. Someone with a high degree of intelligence can be a good author, philosopher, or entrepreneur. Better intrapersonal intelligence leads to introspection. Self-evaluation can enable people to explore their philosophical side and explore things from a lens that gives them depth in understanding things.

8. Naturalistic

Biologists, gardeners, farmers, animal trainers, and geologists have an in-depth understanding of nature. These people have real intelligence that allows them to be in tune with nature.

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