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 * 8 TYPES OF MULTIPLE INTEL****LIGENCES**
 * 1) Linguistic (Word Smart)
 * 2) Logical (Number Smart)
 * 3) Visual/Spatial (Picture Smart)
 * 4) Kinesthetic (Body Smart)
 * 5) Musical (Music Smart)
 * 6) Interpersonal (People Smart)
 * 7) Intrapersonal (Myself Smart)
 * 8) Naturalistic (Nature Smart)


 * LINGUISTIC INTELLIGENCE (Word Smart) ** is the ability to use words and language with ease. These people think in words rather than pictures. They appreciate the subtle shades of meaning among words. For example they would distinguish between spilling something - "intentionally", "deliberately" or "on purpose". They also have a strong appreciation of the rhythms, and sound of words, and are fascinaated with the different ways they can use language to persuade, entertain, inform, comfort, motivate, manipulate or control others around them:
 * Use words effectively.
 * Highly developed auditory skills and often think in words.
 * Like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories.
 * Learn by sayomg and seeomg words, e.g. reading books together.
 * Tools include computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture.

People with Linguistic intelligence love words. They enjoy reading and writing. Linguistic people are often gifted at learning languages. They appreciate the complexities of sentence structure, word structure, meaning and sound. They savor convoluted words and are quick at learning them. They possess rich vocabularies.

School is an area in which people with Linguistic intelligence often do well. They enjoy lectures and taking notes. They also have the ability to teach others and communicate complex concepts. People with Linguistic intelligence are adept at communicating through the written word and seek to hone their skills.

 They easily grasp the intricacies of complex problems and are attracted to computers and puzzles that draw on their reasoning abilities. They need things to make sense logically and can get quite annoyed when things don't make sense. They enjoy the challenge of systematically and analytically working through a difficult problem to it's logical conclusion:
 * LOGICAL INTELLIGENCE (Number Smart) ** is the ability to use reason, logic and numbers. These thinkers are good at seeing patterns and relationships and making connections between pieces of information. They are critical and relentless questioners.
 * Reasoning, calculating.
 * Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships.
 * Like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions.
 * Learn through logic games, investigations, mysteries.
 * They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details.

People with Logical intelligence process information through logic and reason. They are attracted to investigation by means of the scientific method. They do well with quantitative methods that rely on the researcher's ability to observe and reach a verifiable conclusion.

They dislike nebulous assumptions and subjective analysis. Instead, they trust hard facts and numerical data. They seek accuracy and precision in their learning and work. Their mind is complex and works like a computer. Logical Intelligence thrives on mathematical models, measurements, abstractions and complex calculations.


 * VISUAL/SPATIAL INTELLIGENCE (Picture Smart) ** is the kind of intelligence you use when you are parallel parking your car on the street. It comes into play, in unfamiliar territory, when you are visualizing or imagining in your mind where you are, so you don't get lost. This is also the intelligence you use when you are reading a novel, or hearing someone tell a story for the first time. It creates a movie of the characters and story action in your mind. You often hear people say they were disappointed in the movie version of the story, because it didn't match the one they had created in their imagination, as they read the book. It's the ability to form a mental 3D model of the spatial world and to manoeuver and operate using that model:
 * Think in terms of physical space, as do architects and sailors.
 * Very aware of their environments.
 * Like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream.
 * Learn throuugh drawings, verbal and physical imagery
 * Tools include models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia, texts with pictures/charts/graphs.

People with Visual/Spatial intelligence are very aware of their surroundings and are good at remembering images. They have a keen sense of direction and often enjoy maps. They have a sharp sense of space, distance and measurement.

People with Visual intelligence learn well through visual aids such as graphs, diagrams, pictures and colorful displays. They usually enjoy visual arts such as drawing, painting and photography. They can visualize anything related to art, fashion, decoration and culinary design before creating it.

 Notice that they are combining two kinds of intelligence here: Kinesthetic and Visual-Spatial:
 * KINAESTHETIC INTELLIGENCE (Body Smart) ** is the kind of intelligence we use when we are making our bodies do things. It is especially highly developed in athletes, dancers, gymnasts, circus performers — people who use the body in precise and exacting ways. For example, those who win at sports, are able to quickly make their bodies move, and do what they can imagine them doing in their minds. Those who are strong on this kind of intelligence are highly paid for their skills as athletes and entertainers.
 * Use the body effectively, like a dancer or a surgeon.
 * Keen sense of body awareness.
 * Like movement, making things, touching.
 * Communicate well through body language
 * Learn through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing.
 * Tools include equipment and real objects.

People with Kinesthetic intelligence learn through movement and experimentation. They enjoy sports and activities that require physical exertion and mastery. Some Kinesthetic people enjoy the artistic side of movement such as dance or any kind of creative movement. These artistic types enjoy acting and performing in front of an audience.

People with Kinesthetic intelligence enjoy building things and figuring out how things work. They like to use their hands and are very active. They have excellent motor skills and coordination. They are very physical and are keenly aware of their bodies.

 Guess which field of work people with a highly developed musical intelligence are likely to be found? You'll find them singing, playing in orchestras, bands, writing music, advertising jingles, and so on. These people know how to change the tone of their voice for effect, when speaking, or singing. It also applies to those who can't hold a note themselves, but know how to appreciate music. Their sensitivity to sound will make them notice non-verbal sounds in the environment that others barely hear: the sounds of nature, the sound of a leaking tap, a buzzing fly, a bird, a lawn mower. Discordant sounds in music make them cringe. They frequently have a song playing in their minds. They move with a rhythm and learn more easily by hearing a presentation than by reading the same material:
 * MUSICAL INTELLIGENCE (Music Smart) ** is just what it appears to be. It's the ability to use sound and make it work for you.
 * Show sensitivity to rhythm and sound.
 * Love music, but they are also sensitive to sounds in their environments.
 * Study better with music in the background.
 * Learn by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, tapping out time.
 * Tools include musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, multimedia.

People with Musical intelligence recognize sounds and tones with ease. They appreciate music and rhythm. They have a "good ear" for music and can easily learn songs and melodies. They notice when someone is singing off-key. People with musical intelligence are good at imitating sounds or other people's voice or intonation.

Rhythm and music can be a way for them to memorize concepts. Some people with musical intelligence are especially gifted at composing, singing or playing an instrument. They often have a song running through their head. They often learn well through lectures since they are highly auditory.


 * INTERPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE (People Smart) ** is another familiar multiple intelligence which is easily recognized. People who do well in sales, politics, public speaking, the entertainment industry — all have a gift for handling people. They may not know how they do it, but they have a highly developed sensitivity or insight into how people feel, and they can use that intelligence to manipulate, persuade, entertain, comfort, please, or control people in negative or positive ways. This intelligence is found in very sociable people who are naturally skilled at working with groups or on teams:
 * Understanding, interacting with others.
 * Have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts.
 * Learn through interaction.
 * Enjoy group activities, seminars, dialogues.
 * Tools include the telephone, audio conferencing, time and attention from the instructor, video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, E-mail.

People with Interpersonal intelligence thrive with social interaction. They are gifted at establishing rapport with strangers and make friends easily. They are adept at reading, empathizing and understanding others. People with Interpersonal intelligence work well with others and often have many friends. They are masters at collaboration.

Interaction, dialogue and lively discussions are ways in which people with Interpersonal intelligence learn. They are enthusiastic and lively. Others often seek them out for advice, help and comfort. They are good at making others feel welcome and often reach out to outsiders. They are inclusive of others. //The more the merrier.//

 This is the most private of all the multiple intelligences. They prefer to flow their way through life, sensing and knowing intuitively the best response in any situation. They tend to be quiet, reflective, and not to talk a lot. They are very much at home in the field of Alternative Health Care, or any type of work that uses their special intelligence:
 * INTRAPERSONAL INTELLIGENCE (Myself Smart) **has been misunderstood for many years. It gives a person a deep knowing about subtle aspects of people, situations, and things around them. This kind of intelligence is extremely discriminating, noticing any change, and being consciously or unconsciously aware of the inner workings of anyone or anything they come in contact with. They can express that intelligence through writing, music, art, movement, even through the fields of spiritual and psychic experience.
 * Understanding one's own interests, goals.
 * Shy away from others.
 * In tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions.
 * Learn through independent study and introspection.
 * Tools include books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time.
 * They are the most independent of the Multiple Intelligences.

People with Intrapersonal intelligence are adept at looking inward and figuring out their own feelings, motivations and goals. They are quintessentially introspective. They analyze themselves and seek understanding. People with intrapersonal intelligence are intuitive and usually introverted. They learn independently and through reflection.

Philosophy, psychology and theology are often of interest to people with intrapersonal intelligence. They enjoy journaling because it helps them learn about themselves. They are also good at helping others understand themselves. They are able to predict the reactions of themselves and others.

 What kind of work do you think someone with a **NATURALIST INTELLIGENCE (Nature Smart)** would be drawn to? They have a special awareness of nature. They instinctively recognize, understand and appreciate the patterns and relationships they see in nature. They have the ability to pick out details about birds, animals, stones, clouds, trees and plants, that others never see. They understand animals, how the weather works, and can cultivate beautiful gardens. This kind of intelligence is highly developed in people who depend on nature for their survival. But it is becoming more valued today, now that we are becoming increasingly sensitive to the needs of the natural environment around us.

People with Naturalist intelligence have a sensitivity to and appreciation for nature. The Naturalist intelligence focuses on how people relate to their natural surroundings. Naturalists have a special ability to grow plants, vegetables and fruit. They have an affinity for animals and are good at training and understanding them.

Naturalists can easily distinguish patterns in nature. They are aware of and intrigued by weather phenomena. They are good at discovering the wonders of nature. Naturalists love to walk, climb, camp and hike. They enjoy the outdoors. People with Naturalist intelligence are inspired and rejuvenated by nature.