9 patterns of intelligence... Know your own style

9 patterns of intelligence... Know your own style

You meditate and question yourself, after a great epic between you and a colleague on the chessboard. How did he defeat me? And you shake your head in certainty, he must be smarter than me. And here we are, dear reader, we want to tell you that no one is smarter than you, you are smart but you do not know what your pattern is yet, there are nine types of intelligence, intelligence is not limited to just one context. In this article, we're going to put in front of you the nine types of it, so find your type, and compete with your friend with it.

Theory of Multiple Intelligences

The theory of multiple intelligences emerged in 1983, when American psychologist and Harvard professor Howard Gardner put it forward in his book Frames of Mind. According to the book, mental intelligence or the so-called intelligence quotient (IQ) does not reflect a person's mental ability and potential, and Howard identified nine types of intelligence, through which different abilities of children can be differentiated. Each individual has a unique combination of these patterns, which all overlap in everyday life.

This theory rejects traditional IQ tests because they do not do justice to everyone, since each of us has its own pattern. Just as Gardner considers that we all possess certain strengths and skills that distinguish us from each other, and it is on this basis that Gardner built his theory.

How to Know Your Intelligence Pattern?

We'll now take a look at the nine IQ patterns, and these next patterns focus on a specific aspect of a skill or ability. Dear reader, you will be able to find your own style through the existing features and features. You'll find several questions at the end of each style, which you have to answer. If most of your answers are "yes," you've probably hit your pattern.

Visual-spatial intelligence

It means the ability to mentally visualize the visual and spatial world with very good accuracy, and to use this ability in an integrated use in problem-solving, self-expression and the breadth of creative thought. Thus, the owners of this style are distinguished by the fact that they read maps excellently, solve maze games, and are creative in painting, sculpture and others, and therefore it is the style of painters, sculptors, designers and architects.

Verbal-linguistic intelligence

It means sensitivity to sounds, rhythms, meanings of words, various functions of the language and the ability to make elaborate use of writing and oral expression. This is evident in those who like to write essays and use skills of linguistic comprehension, debates, dialogues, poetry and creative writing, as well as those with a humor based on the word, so we see it in poets and writers.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence

The ability to perceive and deductive reasoning means "inferential thinking", inductiveness and mathematical analysis, and is manifested in those who have the ability to research and discover patterns and processes of problem-solving, skills and calculations. This pattern is evident among scientists, professors of mathematics and science, those interested in programming and accountants.

Physical-motor intelligence

It means the ability to use the body in the distinctive way to show performance and express thoughts and feelings, where those with this ability are in good control of their bodies by the perfect control of the body, coordination between visual and motor, flexibility and balance, and we see this pattern in athletes such as football players, dancers and even surgeons.

Musical-rhythmic intelligence

It is described as the ability to perceive and respond to different types of rhythms, patterns and tones, performance and composition, as well as to analyze/compose and respond to all forms of musical expression and to be emotional about their effects. And we see it in music lovers and musicians.

Personal Intelligence (Self-Intelligence)

It is the ability to perceive a person's inner feelings and the field of their emotions, and is manifested in those who have a strong will and a strong sense of ego, as well as love of individual work and avoidance of group activities. They are aware of their thought processes, and reinforce them by practicing meditations. We see it in philosophers, psychologists, clerics as well as psychiatrists.

Communicative Intelligence

We describe it as the ability to understand people and perceive their character, mood and motivations, as well as to read their intentions by observing changes in voice, gestures and facial expressions, so that those who are characterized by this intelligence are able to establish relationships well, in addition to the distinctive ability to work collaboratively, conduct discussions and appreciate other cultures. We see it in political leaders, merchants, diplomats and teachers.

Natural intelligence

It means sensitivity to the natural environment as well as an innate curiosity in exploring the natural world, and the ability to understand natural organisms in their various forms. Those who are characterized by this intelligence have a great love for nature, animals and plants, which are affected by the vagaries of the weather and the changes of seasons. And we see this pattern in zoologists and botanists.

Educational Intelligence

It means the ability to simplify, direct and transmit information to the other party in an easy and correct manner, and therefore the owners of this ability have several skills that enable them to explain the distinctive and communicate the information without any effort, fatigue or repetition. We see this pattern in the distinguished teachers and owners of famous channels on YouTube.

Criticism of the theory of multiple intelligences

This theory, with its nine multiple types of intelligence, has received a large wave of criticism, as researchers have found that calling these mental, musical and physical skills intelligence is a rather loose description, and it does not increase our understanding but rather makes it more complex. Had Gardner called it skills, it would have been more successful, as the motivation behind it is social rather than scientific. On the other hand, naming people with one of the types of intelligence may make them confined to thinking in this field and find themselves only in it. And as we know that a person is intelligent or even super-intelligent, it is not necessary to provide for him a living.

The series of criticisms did not end, as Professor of Psychology Carol Dweck added a criticism that touches the basis of Gardner's theory. Intelligence is innate without any effect of action and practice, and here comes the weak point of the theory that undermines any effort to acquire the skill. The last problem that we will address is the weak evidence and empirical research on the subject, as the theory has not been supported by multiple experiments.

In the end, our constant search for what distinguishes us may be a waste of time, for the things we are not good at can be mastered by education and continuous work. If you, my dear, have lost this round of chess, all you have to do is practice and practice in order to win the war with your friend.