Question

Between:

Galton and General Intelligence,

Thurstone’s The Theory of Multiple Factors,

Guilford’s ‘Structure of Intellect’,

Cattell’s ‘Fluid and Crystalized’ g Factors,

Jensen’s “Level I/Level II”,

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory: Componential & Experiential & Practical,

Gardner’s “Multiple Intelligences”

Which one do you think provides the most compelling account regarding the nature and the structure of intelligence. What it is about his theory that you think makes it better or more valid than other theories. Use and cite external source to support.

Answer 1

• According to me multiple theory of intelligences by Gardner is better than the rest of the theories.It focuses upon different intelligences we possess and how it determines our expertise in certain areas.This is probably the best theory because everyone excells in one intelligence or the other. People with good spatial intelligence could memorize the streets of the place they live in quickly and drive on them. People with good interpersonal skills could debate with the best of them. People with musical intelligence could play various instruments and make amazing music.
• It does showcases that we all have some kind of intelligence,which makes us good and talented in atleast one area.Having a knowldege about one's special intelligence,it makes it kind of easy to select our career choices,and also making our hobby our profession.Learning more about the multiple intelligences can help you better understand your own strengths.