Theory of Multiple Intelligences
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CORE DEFINITION
Intelligence is not a single entity (IQ), but comprises at least eight independent intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic.
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- Evaluation reframing: Do not label an employee as 'stupid' because they are poor at math. They may possess high 'interpersonal intelligence' (sales genius) or 'bodily-kinesthetic intelligence' (operational expert). Measuring a fish by its ability to climb a tree is managerial incompetence.
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Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences posits that intelligence is not a single IQ but a set of multidimensional abilities including linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, musical, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. The mechanism is the diversification of ability structures.
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