Different Theories of Intelligence

Achievement 

Refers to knowledge/skill gained from experience such as Math or Music 

Intelligence

Ability to learn from different experiences and hone a more rational mind

G Factor

General intelligence/ability to solve problems and reason

S Factor 

Specific factors that are accounted into particular abilities 

Louis Thurstone

Person who made the 7/9 theories of Intelligence

What are the 7 theories of Intelligence?

Visual/Spatial Relations, Perceptual Speed, Numerical Ability, Verbal Comprehension, Memory, Word Fluency and Deductive/Inductive Reasoning

Visual-Spatial Intelligence

The ability to think in images and perceive the visual world

Naturalistic Intelligence

The ability to recognize and understand the natural world that surrounds us, with different natural phenomena like plants

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence 

The ability to analyze problems logically, pattern identification along with number and reason to solve 

Interpersonal Intelligence

The ability to understand and interact with other people

Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence

The ability to understand, use and interpret language, in written or spoken form

Existential Intelligence

The ability to grapple with the fundamental concepts of existence, such as finding out what the meaning of life is

Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence

The ability to use own body to express, solve problems and handle objects with precision

Intrapersonal Intelligence 

The ability to understand your own feelings, motivations and weaknesses 

Musical Intelligence

The ability to understand, appreciate and create music, with the understanding of musical concepts like perfect pitch and pattern recognition

What are the 5 factors in academic or occupational success? 

Self Awareness, Mood Management, Self Motivation, Impulse Control, People Skills 

Self Awareness

Ability to recognize own feelings

Mood Management

Ability to separate one from unpleasant feelings

Self Motivation 

Ability to move ahead with confidence and enthusiasm 

Impulse Control

Ability to delay pleasure until task at hand has been completed

People Skills

Empathize, understand, communicate and cooperate with other people