Exploring Your Multiple Intelligences

Who proposed the theory of Multiple Intelligences?

• Sigmund Freud

• Howard Gardner

• Jean Piaget

• Albert Bandura

Which of the following is NOT one of Gardner’s original Multiple Intelligences?

• Linguistic Intelligence

• Musical Intelligence

• Emotional Intelligence

• Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

A student who excels at solving puzzles and recognizing patterns is likely strong in which intelligence?

• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

• Naturalistic

  Intelligence

• Interpersonal Intelligence

• Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Which intelligence involves the ability to understand and interact effectively with others?

• Intrapersonal Intelligence

• Interpersonal Intelligence

• Spatial Intelligence

• Musical Intelligence

A person who is skilled at playing instruments and recognizing rhythms demonstrates which type of intelligence?

• Musical Intelligence

• Linguistic Intelligence

• Spatial Intelligence

• Naturalistic Intelligence

Which intelligence is most associated with the ability to visualize and manipulate objects in the mind?

• Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

• Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

• Spatial Intelligence

• Interpersonal Intelligence

Gardner’s theory suggests that intelligence is:

• A single, general ability

• Made up of multiple, independent abilities

• Only related to academic skills

• Fixed and unchangeable

Which intelligence would be most important for a botanist or environmentalist?

• Naturalistic Intelligence

• Linguistic Intelligence

• Musical Intelligence

• Intrapersonal Intelligence

A person who is self-aware and able to reflect on their own feelings and motivations is strong in:

• Interpersonal Intelligence

• Intrapersonal Intelligence

• Spatial Intelligence

• Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

Which of the following best describes Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence?

• Ability to use words effectively

• Ability to think in pictures and images

• Ability to understand nature and living things

• Ability to control body movements and handle objects skillfully