Introduction to Self-Esteem and Multiple Intelligences

Vocabulary terms covering self-esteem building strategies and the eight types of multiple intelligences as described in the lecture.

Best friend test

A technique to build self-esteem where you pause and ask if you would say a harsh self-criticism out loud to a friend in your position; if not, you rephrase it to be constructive.

High strategy

The perspective that utilizing campus resources—such as tutoring centers, writing labs, or counselors—is a sign of effective planning rather than low intelligence.

Active agent

A student who takes control of their education by seeking help and asking questions, transitioning from being a passive victim of a difficult class.

Multiple Intelligences

A theory suggesting there are eight distinct areas of intelligence, and while every person possesses all eight, each one can be more fully developed.

Verbal linguistic intelligence

An intelligence focusing on the use of language and words, associated with interests in English, history, and careers like lawyer or teacher.

Musical rhythmic intelligence

The ability to be aware of patterns of pitch, sound, rhythm, and timbre, often leading to careers as a composer, conductor, or sound engineer.

Logical and mathematical intelligence

The ability to think abstractly, problem solve, and think critically, typically associated with STEM subjects like engineering and programming.

Visual spatial intelligence

The ability to create mental images and transform them into art forms, common in careers such as architects, designers, and webmasters.

Bodily kinesthetic intelligence

An intelligence focusing on the ability to connect the mind and body, often excelling in sports, dance, drama, and culinary arts.

Intrapersonal intelligence

The ability to comprehend one's own feelings, often leading to interests in psychology, creative writing, and journaling.

Interpersonal intelligence

The ability to comprehend someone else's feelings, common in helping professions such as nursing, social work, and teaching.

Naturalistic intelligence

The ability to understand and work effectively in the natural world of plants and animals, associated with subjects like botany and zoology.

Gartner's theory

A theory that validates practical workplace skills as true forms of intelligence and expands the definition of marketable skills.

Flow state

A psychological state experienced when a career aligns with a person's dominant intelligence, making work feel natural, engaging, and less draining.