Intelligence Essay

 

 

Intelligence means achievement refers to knowledge and skills from experience. You can define intelligence as the abilities to learn from experience, and to think rationally, it is also to deal effectively with others. Other term use is achievement. Achievement can be defined as knowledge and skills gained from only experience. Intelligence can be found in all human beings. It is a term basically use by psychologist to determine how fast or how we interact with problem solving.

Then there is Spearman. This is a theory that all behaviors we consider to be intelligent, are attach to a common factor. This factor is known as the “g” factor, and the “g” represents general intelligence, which many people have. Then there is the Thurstone theory that the verbal meaning is “the knowledge of the meaning of words”. Then there is memory (the ability to recall information, such as words and sentences) and is word fluency that is the ability to think of words quickly for such tasks as rhyming or doing crosswords. Then there is deductive reasoning, which is the ability to derive examples from general rules, also there is inductive reasoning that is the ability to derive general rules from examples given through life. There is also visual and spatial ability which is the ability to picture shapes and spatial relationships, and for last there is perceptual speed which is the ability to understand perceptual information rapidly and to see similarities and differences between stimuli. There is also the numerical ability which only includes the ability to calculate and recall numbers.

Gardner´s theory was that many people are intelligent, in their own way. Many learn better with numbers, while others learn better with music or drawings. He invented the multiple intelligence theory. In the multiple intelligence theory, Gardner divided it into;

Linguistic - using words effectively. These learners have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, read books together. Tools include computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture.                                                                                               

Logical -Mathematical - reasoning, calculating. Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taught through logic games, investigations, mysteries. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details.                                                                                                                                

Visual-Spatial - think in terms of physical space, as do architects and sailors. Very aware of their environments. They like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream. They can be taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery. Tools include models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia, texts with pictures/charts/graphs.           

Bodily-kinesthetic - use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon. Keen sense of body awareness. They like movement, making things, touching. They communicate well through body language and be taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing. Tools include equipment and real objects.                                                                                      

Musical - show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. They love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments. They may study better with music in the background. They can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time. Tools include musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, multimedia.                                                                                       

Intrapersonal - understanding one's own interests, goals. These learners tend to shy away from others. They're in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions. They can be taught through independent study and introspection. Tools include books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time. They are the most independent of the learners.                                                                                                                                

Interpersonal - understanding, interacting with others. These students learn through interaction. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. They can be taught through group activities, seminars, dialogues. Tools include the telephone, audio conferencing, time and attention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, E-mail.

 

Then there is emotional intelligence that include; self-awareness, mood management, self motivation, impulse control and people skills. This are the kind of intelligence many people need to socialize between other people. Many psychologist believe that having all the emotional intelligences is a virtue because as human grow older this might help them find friends or better jobs because of their charisma.

 

Intelligence can come in all forms, shapes, and colors. To be intelligent means that we learn from experience and to think rationally, achievement refers to knowledge and skills gained from experience. So, somehow everyone is intelligent and has achieve something in their lives.