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As per Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence, what would be the characteristics of a person with Logico-mathematical intelligence?

As per Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence, what would be the characteristics of a person with Logico-mathematical intelligence? Correct Answer Sensitivity to and capacity to detect patterns, handle long chains of reasoning 

The theory of Multiple Intelligences was introduced in 1983 by Howard Gardner in his book 'Frames of Mind'.

  • According to Howard Gardner, “Intelligence is a bio-psychological potential to process information that can be activated in a cultural setting to solve problems or create products that are of value in a culture”.
  • The essence of Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences (MI) is that each person has eight types of intelligence.

Key Points 

Howard Gardner formulated the following types of intelligence:

Type of Intelligence

Description

Linguistic

ability to effectively use language to express oneself

Logical-mathematical

ability to analyze problems logically, perform mathematical operations and scientific investigation, capacity to detect patterns, handle long chains of reasoning 

Spatial

ability to recognize and manipulate wide spaces such as navigation

Musical

ability to recognize and compose musical patterns

Bodily-kinesthetic

ability to use mental abilities to coordinate bodily movements

Interpersonal

ability to understand the intentions, motivations & desires of people

Intrapersonal

ability to understand oneself, appreciate one’s feelings, fears and motivations

Naturalistic

nature, nurturing and relating information to one’s natural surrounding

 

Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligence can be Understood Briefly by the Following Diagram:-

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Hence, according to Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligence, the sensitivity to and capacity to detect patterns, handle long chains of reasoning are the characteristics of a person with Logico-mathematical intelligence.

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