Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences

linguistic

knowing the meaning of words, having the ability to use words to understand new ideas, using language to convey ideas to others

logical-mathematical

understanding relations that exist among objects, actions, & ideas as well as the logical or mathematical operations that can be performed on them

linguistic

knowing the meaning of words, having the ability to use words to understand new ideas, using language to convey ideas to others

logical-mathematical

understanding relations that exist among objects, actions, & ideas as well as the logical or mathematical operations that can be performed on them

spatial

perceiving objects accurately & imagining in the mind’s eye the appearance of an object before & after it has been transformed

musical

comprehending & producing sounds varying in pitch, rhythm, & emotional tone

bodily-kinesthetic

using one’s body in highly differentiated ways as dancers, craftspeople, & athletes do

interpersonal

identifying different feelings, moods, motivations, & intentions in others

intrapersonal

understanding one’s emotions & knowing one’s strengths & weaknesses

naturalistic

understanding the natural world, distinguishing natural objects from artifacts, & grouping and labeling natural phenomena

existential

considering “ultimate” issues, such as the purpose of life & the nature of death