Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences Quiz

Who developed the theory of multiple intelligences?

• Albert Einstein

• Howard Gardner

• B.F. Skinner

• Sigmund Freud

Which intelligence involves well-developed verbal skills and sensitivity to the sounds, meanings, and rhythms of words?

• Musical intelligence

• Spatial-visual intelligence

• Verbal-linguistic intelligence

• Logical-mathematical intelligence

What is the ability to think conceptually and abstractly, and to discern logical and numerical patterns?

• Interpersonal intelligence

• Naturalist intelligence

• Logical-mathematical intelligence

• Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

Which intelligence is characterized by the ability to control one’s body movements and handle objects skillfully?

• Intrapersonal intelligence

• Musical intelligence

• Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence

• Existential intelligence

What does Gardner suggest educators should do to help students learn effectively?

• Pluralize their teaching

• Use a one-size-fits-all approach

• Rely solely on learning styles

• Focus on one teaching method

Which intelligence involves the capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the moods, motivations, and desires of others?

• Spatial-visual intelligence

• Naturalist intelligence

• Interpersonal intelligence

• Intrapersonal intelligence

What is the main criticism Gardner has about the concept of learning styles?

• They are universally accepted

• They are too similar to multiple intelligences

• They lack persuasive evidence for effectiveness

• They are too specific

Which intelligence is associated with the ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch, and timber?

• Logical-mathematical intelligence

• Musical intelligence

• Verbal-linguistic intelligence

• Naturalist intelligence

What does Gardner recommend dropping to avoid confusion in teaching?

• The use of multiple teaching methods

• The term 'styles'

• The term 'intelligences'

• The focus on student weaknesses

Which intelligence involves sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions about human existence?

• Spatial-visual intelligence

• Interpersonal intelligence

• Intrapersonal intelligence

• Existential intelligence