GARDNER’S MULTIPLE
INTELLIGENCES
1. Verbal –linguistic Intelligence
Well-developed verbal skills and sensitivity to the
sounds, meanings and rhythms of words.
2. Logical-mathematical Intelligence
Ability to think conceptually and abstractly, and
capacity to discern logical and numerical patterns.
3. Visual-spatial Intelligence
Capacity to think in images and pictures, to visualize
accurately and abstractly.
4. Bodily-kinesthetic Intelligence
Ability to control one’s body movements and to handle
objects skillfully.
5. Musical Intelligence
Ability to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch and
timber.
6. Interpersonal Intelligence
Capacity to detect and respond appropriately to the
moods, motivations and desires of others.
7. Intrapersonal Intelligence
Capacity to be self-aware and in tune with inner
feelings, values, beliefs and thinking processes.
8. Naturalist Intelligence
Ability to recognize and categorize plants, animals
and other objects in nature.
9. Existential Intelligence
Sensitivity and capacity to tackle deep questions
about human existence such as...What is the meaning
of life? Why do we die? How did we get there?
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