Existential

Existential intelligence refers to deep sensitivity and people’s ability to handle deep questions such as the meaning of existence, it’s one of the most complexes of the nine types of intelligence listed in Gardner’s research. People with existential intelligence are not only comfortable talking about these serious questions but also strive to find the answer.

You have high existential intelligence if:

• You genuinely want to find answers to questions such as “what is the meaning of life?” or “what happens after death?”

• You demonstrate high sensitivity on matters related to human existence

Skills

• Reflective and deep thinking, design abstract theories

Here are a few ways to exercise your existential intelligence in your daily life:

• Visit an astronomical observatory

• Use a Helixileh for brainstorming sessions

• Give yourself time to daydream

• Meditate

• Keep a dream journal

• Develop your critical thinking skills

• Study ancient and modern philosophers

• Open discussions with friends and family about big picture ideas

People who exhibit developed existential intelligence include

• Theologians

• Philosophers

• Spiritual advisors

Naturalist

 

Naturalistic is the most recent addition to Gardner’s theory and has been met with more resistance than his original nine bits of intelligence. According to Gardner, individuals who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning about other species. These individuals are said to be highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.

Strengths

Finding patterns and relationships to nature

Characteristics

People with naturalistic intelligence:

• Are interested in subjects such as botany, biology, and zoology

• Categorize and catalogue information easily

• Enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and exploring the outdoors

• Dislikes learning unfamiliar topics that have no connection to nature

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in naturalistic intelligence, good career choices for you are:

• Botanists

• Gardener

• Farmer

• Ranchers

• Geologists

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Intrapersonal

Intrapersonal intelligence is self-knowledge and the ability to act adaptively on the basis of that knowledge. This intelligence includes having an accurate picture of oneself (one's strengths and weaknesses); awareness of inner moods, intentions, motivations, temperaments, and desires; and the capacity for self-discipline, self-understanding, and self-esteem. Essentially, it's how well you know yourself.

Strengths

Introspection and self-reflection

Characteristics

People with intrapersonal intelligence:

• Analyze their strengths and weaknesses well

• Enjoy analyzing theories and ideas

• Have excellent self-awareness

• Understand the basis for his or her own motivations and feelings

Potential Career Choices

If you're strong in intrapersonal intelligence, good career choices for you are:

• Philosopher

• Writer

• Theorist

• Scientist

• Entrepreneur

• Program planner

• Psychiatrist

• Psychology Teacher

 

Interpersonal

 

The interpersonal learning style is one of eight types of learning styles defined in Howard Gardner's theory of Multiple Intelligences.

Interpersonal intelligence refers to the ability to understand social situations and the behaviour of other people, whereas intrapersonal intelligence refers to the ability to understand one's own behaviour, thoughts, and feelings.

Interpersonal intelligence is understanding other people. It's an ability we all need but is at a premium if you are a teacher, clinician, salesperson, or politician. Anybody who deals with other people has to be skilled in the interpersonal sphere.

How Interpersonal Learning Styled People Learn Best

• People with interpersonal learning styles learn best when they are permitted to use their people senses as part of the learning process. They often prefer direct involvement with others in group projects in school or within the larger community. They are stimulated by dialogue with students and adults and seem to have a strong sense of intuition regarding others' opinions and preferences. Interpersonal learners are good at reading people and are good at getting to the root cause of communication problems.

• They can be good at giving and receiving feedback and may seek it out from instructors. They like to be coached and may like to be a peer coach to others. One-on-one tutoring may also be of value, since they may learn better through interaction. Mentoring and apprenticeship programs may also be of value for the interpersonal learner. They may want to join or form a study group outside of the classroom.

Interpersonal Learning Style Career Choices

• Teacher

• Marketing coordinator

• Communications manager

• Customer service representative

• Minister

• Psychologist

• Counselor

• Human resources coordinator

• Social worker

• Travel and tourism advisor

• Attorney

• Politician

• Broadcaster or anchor

• Actor

• Nurse

• Event coordinator

• Personal trainer

• Sports coach

• Recreation therapist

• Corporate officer

Visual / Spatial

 

The visual-spatial learning style is one of eight types of learning styles defined in Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Visual-spatial learning style, or visual-spatial intelligence, refers to a person's ability to perceive, analyze, and understand visual information in the world around them. Essentially, they can picture concepts with their mind's eye.

Why is spatial intelligence important?

• We visually perceive and interpret the world around us is an important quality to have.

• In arts, the ability to transfer a vision to a painting, sculpture, or film is a key quality.

• Careers such as architecture require a person to transfer a vision of a structure into a blueprint.

• Spatial intelligence is even used by average people to remember small, but important facts; like how to travel from your school to your house. Everyone uses spatial intelligence in everyday life.

How Visual-Spatial Learners Learn

People with visual-spatial intelligence learn best when taught using written, modelled, or diagrammed instruction, and visual media. Visually and spatially talented students have a good visual memory for details. They do less well with auditory-sequential teaching methods such as lecture, recitation, drill, and repetition.

• Children with this style may do better with whole word recognition rather than phonics.

• They may not perform well with spelling and handwriting.

• When learning math, they benefit from using manipulatives and story problems instead of performing equations.

• They are likely to do better at geometry.

• They enjoy puzzles, mazes, maps, and building blocks.