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
- 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: - Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion A: Intelligence is, to some extent, an inherited characteristic.
Reason R: Environment also has a significant influence on intelligence.
In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below - Which of the following pair is NOT a category of Intelligence proposed by Howard Gardner?
- Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct:
A. Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence is one type of Gardner's intelligence
B. Sternberg's theory includes analytical and naturalistic intelligence
C. Analytical intelligence in Sternberg's model involves academic skills and problem solving
D. Creative intelligence in Gardner's theory deals with solving new problems through insight
E. Sternberg's practical intelligence involves to live and work in a context where success is likely and adapting to that context
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
