Unit 5 Lesson 12: Is Intelligence One, Three, or Many?

analytical intelligence

academic problem solving and computations; one of three components in the triarchic theory of intelligence

creative intelligence

the ability to invent or to imagine solutions to problems or situations; one of three components in the triarchic theory of intelligence

cultural intelligence

supports the ability to understand, communicate, and relate to people and their culture

emotional intelligence

the ability to understand and regulate your own emotions, understand and react in a culturally appropriate way to the emotions and social cues of others, as well as show empathy

multiple intelligences theory

a theory of intelligence that says people have at least eight different types of intelligence (linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, bodily kinesthetic, spatial, naturalistic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal); proposed by Howard Gardner

practical intelligence

common sense and “street smarts”; one of three components in the triarchic theory of intelligence

triarchic theory of intelligence

a three-component theory of intelligence proposed by Robert Sternberg that includes analytical intelligence, creative intelligence, and practical intelligence

Charles Spearman

measured intelligence with "g"; criticized by other psychologists for being too simplistic

Robert Sternberg

created the triarchic theory of intelligence

Howard Gardner

created the multiple intelligences theory