As you read, there are a number of theories of intelligence, including general intelligence, multiple intelligence, and emotional intelligence. To find out more about Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligence, check out this site:
http://infed.org/mobi/howard-gardner-multiple-intelligences-and-education/ (Links to an external site.)
To find out more about Mayer & Salovey’s theory of emotional intelligence, check out this site:
http://www.theeiinstitute.com/what-is-emotional-intelligence/4-mayer-and-salovey-model-of-emotional-intelligence.html (Links to an external site.)
As you think about intelligence, consider any and/or all of these questions:
How important are intelligence scores to success in life?
What do you think about Garner’s theory of multiple intelligences? What are the benefits and limitations of such a theory?
How is “emotional intelligence” a useful concept? In what ways does it differ from “regular intelligence”?
Write a two page reflection paper double-spaced reflecting on any or all of these issues.
