Fore-runner Theory for Emotional Intelligence
Emotional Intelligence (EI) builds upon earlier concepts of intelligence. The theory widely considered a fore-runner to Emotional Intelligence is Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences.
Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
Proposed by Howard Gardner, this theory suggests that intelligence is not a single, unitary trait but rather comprises multiple distinct intelligences. Key aspects relevant to EI include:
- Interpersonal Intelligence: The ability to understand other people and interact effectively with them.
- Intrapersonal Intelligence: The ability to understand oneself, one's feelings, and motivations.
These two intelligences identified by Gardner directly parallel core components of modern Emotional Intelligence frameworks, highlighting self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, and relationship management.
Therefore, Gardner's foundational work in recognizing diverse forms of intelligence, particularly personal intelligences, paved the way for the development and acceptance of the concept of Emotional Intelligence.
Important Questions from Theories of Intelligence - Teaching
Koulberg's theory of moral development comprises of following stages :
(A) Obedience orientation
(B) Intellectual disability orientation
(C) Rewards / Exchange orientation
(D) Law and order orientation
(E) Social contract orientation
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:
- Howard Gardener's Theory of multiple intelligence explains :
A. Musical Intelligence
B. Spatial Intelligence
C. Emotional Intelligence
D. Bodily Kinesthetic Intelligence
E. Verbal Intelligence
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : - Match the LIST-I with LIST-II
LIST-I
key terms of model of intellectLIST-II
DescriptionA. Cognition I. Altering or restructuring intellectual contents. B. Relations II. An ordering or classification of relations. C. Systems III. A connection between concepts. D. Transformation IV. Recognizing and discovering.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below: - The definition of intelligence in chronological sequence given by different psychologist can be arranged as follows :
(a) A Cyril Burt
(b) David Wechsler
(c) Alfred Binet
(d) Lloyd Humphreys
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below : - Which of the following tests are part of WAIS-R performance subtest?
(a) Memory span
(b) Digit symbol
(c) Block design
(d) Vocabulary
(e) Picture arrangement
Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below :
