Question

Miguel is able to think clearly about himself and has a clear understanding of his own goals and ambitions. He understands how human personality works and the psychology behind human behavior. According to Garndner’s types of intelligence, which of the following type of intelligence is Miguel exhibiting?
1.mathematical intelligence
2.spatial intelligence
3.intrapersonal intelligence
4.verbal intelligence

Answer 1

Answer:

3. Intrapersonal intelligence

Explanation:

Howard Gardner was a psychologist who developed the concept of "Multiple intelligences". According to him, people don't have just one type of intelligence but rather 8 kinds of intelligences.

One of them is the intrapersonal intelligence. People with this intelligence are  good at recognizing their own emotions, feelings and motives. They are good analyzing their own attitudes and also like to think about the psychology of other people. They recognize both their strenghts and weaknesses and how human personality works.

In this example, Miguel thinks clearly about himself (strengths and weaknesses) and understands his own goals (motives). He also understands human psychology, therefore we could say that he is exhibiting intrapersonal intelligence.