chap 11 : Multiple Intelligence—Howard Gardner

linguistic

sensitivity to the sounds, rhythms, and meanings of words; sensitive to the different functions of language

logical-mathematical

sensitivity to, and capacity to discern, logical or numerical patterns; ability to hand long chains of reasoning

musical

abilities to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch, and timbre; appreciation of the forms of musical expressiveness

spatial

capacities to perceive the visual-spatial world accurately and to perform transformations on perceptions

bodily-kinesthetic

ability to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully

interpersonal

capacities to discern and respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and desires of other people

intrapersonal

access to one’s own feelings and the ability to discriminate among them and draw upon them to guide behavior; knowledge of one’s own strengths, weaknesses, desires, and intelligence

naturalistic-environmental

keen perception and appreciation for nature and the outdoors

existential

asking questions about life and death