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Seven Kinds of Intelligence

Multiple intelligences has been popularized by the psychologist Howard Gardner.

Musical
The ability to discern meaning in rhythmically arranged sets of pitches — and to reproduce them.

Logical – Mathematical
Skill with numbers and a fascination with their patterns and operations; scientific ability; formal reasoning.

Linguistic
Skill with words characterized by a sensitivity to their meaning, order, function, sound, and rhythm.

Spatial
The capacity to perceive the world accurately and to manipulate these perceptions mentally.

Bodily
The ability to use the body in highly differentiated and skilled ways for expressive and goal-directed purposes.

Intrapersonal
The capacity to discriminate among and understand one’s own feelings and to draw upon them in guiding one’s behavior.

Interpersonal
The ability to make distinctions among other individuals, especially their moods, intentions, and motivations.