Initiative of multiple intelligences was actually developed in the 1980`s by a Harvard professor named Howard Gardner. Gardner recognized that everyone learns in different ways for the reason that everyone has their own unique blend of intelligence. Gardner determined that there were seven different types of intelligence. Each person has a different combination of these seven intelligences, which work together to form overall intelligence. Depending upon your genetic makeup and the environment in which you were raised, your intelligences could be quite different from that of your best friend or classmate.

Read more about each type and discover your own strengths by choosing from the list below:

1. Linguistic and verbal intelligence.
Linguistic intelligence is the ability to think in words and to use language to express and appreciate complex meanings. Linguistic intelligence allows us to understand the order and meaning of words and to apply meta-linguistic skills to reflect on our use of language. They are often good at writing, reading, and talking about things. This group often includes writers, poets, lawyers and public speakers.

2. Logical-Mathematical intelligence
This area has to do with logic, abstractions, inductive and deductive reasoning, and numbers. While it is often assumed that those with this intelligence naturally excel in mathematics, chess, computer programming and other logical or numerical activities, a more accurate definition places emphasis less on traditional mathematical ability and more reasoning capabilities, abstract pattern recognition, scientific thinking and investigation, and the ability to perform complex calculations.

3. Body and Movement Intelligence
A person strong in this area is good with sports and movement. They often talk with their hands, like to build things, clown around in class, have great balance, and are good at a variety of sports.

4. Interpersonal Intelligence
People with interpersonal intelligence are “people smart.” They enjoy working actively with others and know how to express their ideas and opinions effectively. People with interpersonal intelligence relate well to others and enjoy discussing things with family and friends.

5. Intrapersonal Intelligence
A person with strong intrapersonal intelligence might be accused of “thinking too much” about things. This type of intelligence comes in handy when it comes to analyzing essays, deconstructing arguments, and doing a critical analysis of an article. They also often keep a journal and think deeply about life.

6. Naturalist Intelligence
A person strong in this area is good at understanding nature. They enjoy the wilderness and like to read about nature. They also categorize things, collect things, and enjoy studying plant parts. This ability was clearly of value in our evolutionary past as hunters, gatherers, and farmers; it continues to be central in such roles as botanist or chef. It is also speculated that much of our consumer society exploits the naturalist intelligences, which can be mobilized in the discrimination among cars, sneakers, kinds of makeup, and the like.

7. Spatial Intelligence
Spatial intelligence is the ability to think in three dimensions. Core capacities include mental imagery, spatial reasoning, image manipulation, graphic and artistic skills, and an active imagination. Sailors, pilots, sculptors, painters, and architects all exhibit spatial intelligence. Young adults with this kind of intelligence may be fascinated with mazes or jigsaw puzzles, or spend free time drawing or daydreaming.

Other intelligences

Other intelligences have been suggested or explored by Gardner and his colleagues, including spiritual, existential and moral intelligence. Existential intelligence (the capacity to raise and reflect on philosophical questions about life, death, and ultimate realities) meets most of the criteria with the exception of identifiable areas of the brain that specialize for this facultyMoral capacities were excluded because they are normative rather than descriptive.

Documentary source: http://en.wikipedia.org

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