According to Howard Gardner, these are the 9 types of human intelligence

Intelligence is one tool for measuring a person's knowledge, which is always related to everyday life, including achieving learning outcomes and doing anything. So intelligence cannot be separated from societal stigma, especially since many people say that someone is said to be intelligent or a genius if they are good at calculations or mathematics. However, that is not actually the case.

Everyone has their own advantages and disadvantages; no one is born stupid. Everyone definitely has different talents and interests; they cannot be generalized from one person to another because every person is unique.

This time, according to a well-known psychologist, Howard Gardner, there are nine types of intelligence that every individual has. Below is an exciting review of the nine types of intelligence that every human has, proposed by Howard Gardner, which you must know. Anything?

Get to know the 9 Types of Human Intelligence.

Don't easily say that someone is not good at mathematics or calculations by labelling them 'stupid'. Because this is a big mistake and has become a stigma in people's lives, each person inherits his or her own talents and interests.

Even intelligence varies. There are nine types of intelligence that every human being has; it is possible that if someone is not good at mathematics, they could be smarter in other areas.

Linguistic Intelligence

There is the word 'Linguistic', which means this type of intelligence is related to language. In this case, a person will quickly master the language, be able to put words together and be able to express opinions well and effectively through writing and orally.

Examples of jobs related to linguistic intelligence are translators, writers, journalists and interpreters.

Logical Intelligence – Mathematics

This logical and mathematical intelligence is no longer foreign to the public. This type of intelligence is very tied to numbers and calculations, where someone will be proficient in calculations and able to solve problems logically and rationally.

Examples of jobs that involve this intelligence are accountants, scientists and financial analysts.

Spatial Visual Intelligence

Visual–spatial intelligence is synonymous with images and space. Where an individual is able to think in images and space, they are also able to project them in tangible form, where visual here refers to sight.

Examples of jobs that are closely related to visual-spatial intelligence are photographers, architects and painters.

Musical Intelligence

Next, as the title says, this musical intelligence is closely related to music, rhythm, rhythm and other melodies; where an individual has a sensitivity to musical tones, they are also able to play musical instruments well and are able to compose or write songs correctly. Examples include singers, musicians, pianists and composers.

Kinesthetic Intelligence

Have you ever seen a child who is super active, like running around in the classroom or always walking around the classroom during class time, giving the impression that he can't stay in place? If yes, and you have, of course, this is a sign that the child has kinesthetic intelligence. Where in this intelligence, an individual is able to coordinate his body movements, it is not surprising that children who have this intelligence really like to exercise and are good at sports or similar things.

Meanwhile, types of work that require kinesthetic intelligence include athletes and dancers.

Naturalist Intelligence

This naturalist intelligence is closely related to a person's capable attitude towards various species of plants and animals. They also tend to be someone who cares about and loves the environment, for example, animal lovers and nature conservation.

Intrapersonal Intelligence

This time, intrapersonal intelligence is an individual's intelligence in understanding themselves where a person is sensitive to what a person feels, such as emotions, strengths, weaknesses and a person's psychology. For example, psychologists and counsellors.

Interpersonal Intelligence

Different from previous Intrapersonal intelligence, Interpersonal intelligence occurs outside of oneself, where a person is able to collaborate well with other people, have good communication, and establish good relationships. Examples include sales and diplomats.

Existential Intelligence

This type of intelligence is closely related to a person's ability to adapt (adapt), enjoy and make sense of life. They also like to think and like to question things that already exist. It could be said that someone who has this intelligence really understands the philosophy of life.

Therefore, everyone cannot be the same. Sometimes, there are those who are good at calculating, and there are also those who are good at managing emotions. That is the diversity of human character.

If you look at it from the perspective of a teacher or parent, they must support whatever a child does and guide the child to achieve what they aspire to. In this way, children's intelligence will be honed, and they will easily pursue their dreams.

Of the nine types of intelligence revealed by Gardner, it can be concluded that every child is intelligent and depends on his intelligence. So, what type of intelligence do you think you are?

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