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Neeta can recognize and classify all varieties of animals, plants, metals and minerals. As per Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence, which of the following type of Intelligence is she demonstrating?

Neeta can recognize and classify all varieties of animals, plants, metals and minerals. As per Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence, which of the following type of Intelligence is she demonstrating? Correct Answer Naturalistic

Howard Gardner, an American Psychologist, proposed the Theory of Multiple Intelligences. In his book ‘Frames of Mind’, he pointed out that he did not believe there was “one form of cognition which cut across all human thinking. There are multiple intelligences with autonomous intelligence capacities.” So, intelligence cannot be viewed as a single entity.

  • Gardner initially proposed eight types of intelligence which later on he increased to nine. Thus Gardner views each individual as a unique combination of various intelligence, hence we cannot say that one is more intelligent and another is less intelligent.

Key Points 

From the above-mentioned information, it is clear that as per Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence, Neeta is demonstrating Naturalistic Intelligence.

  • It is the ability to recognize and understand the various patterns in nature.
  • It includes sensitivity to nature with all its features including flora, fauna, and all biodiversity.
  • It involves complete awareness of our relationship with the natural world. 
  • Hunters, farmers, tourists, botanists, zoologists, etc. possess more naturalistic intelligence. 

Hence, it could be concluded that Neeta is demonstrating Naturalistic Intelligence.

Additional Information

The nine types of intelligence as given by Gardner:

  • Linguistic Intelligence refers to the ability to use language. It is the capacity to use spoken and written words in a skilled way.
  • Logical-mathematical intelligence is the ability to use logical reasoning and mathematical ability. Individuals high on this intelligence have good abstract reasoning, critical thinking, and good in dealing with numbers.
  • Musical Intelligence is the ability to use rhythms, sounds, and patterns to create, compose and perform music. It involves sensitivity to music, and the ability to recognize and manipulate musical patterns. 
  • Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence is the ability to use and control one’s body movements and actions. Dancers and sports persons are usually high in such intelligence. 
  • Spatial Intelligence is the capacity to perceive, understand and use spatial and visual information effectively. Such people are good at spatial orientation, forming visual images and patterns.
  • Interpersonal Intelligence refers to the ability to understand others and social interactions. They can understand the emotions and the perspectives of others and relate well to others.
  • Intrapersonal Intelligence is the ability to understand oneself and know one’s thoughts, emotions, feelings, motives, and desires, and how these influence their behavior.
  • Existential Intelligence: Gardner added existential intelligence as the ninth intelligence which refers to the sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions beyond sensory data and about human existence. It concerns the ‘big picture’ in life and the ultimate truth of life. Cosmologists and philosophers are high on this aspect of intelligence.

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