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Who developed the theory of 'Multiple Intelligence'?

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UGC NET 2019 Home Science Question Paper (04-Dec-2019) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is

Howard Gardner

The theory of 'Multiple Intelligence' was developed by Howard Gardner, a renowned psychologist and professor at Harvard University. This theory challenges the traditional view of intelligence as a single general ability.

Let's understand the steps and reasoning that lead to this conclusion:

  1. Understanding Multiple Intelligence: Howard Gardner proposed that intelligence is not a single unified capacity. Instead, he suggested that people have multiple types of intelligences.
  2. The Eight Intelligences: According to Gardner, there are at least eight distinct intelligences, which include Linguistic, Logical-Mathematical, Musical, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Spatial, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, and Naturalistic intelligence.
  3. Comparison with Other Psychologists:
    • Alfred Binet: Known for pioneering intelligence testing with the development of the Binet-Simon scale, which was not based on multiple intelligence.
    • L. Thurstone: Proposed the theory of primary mental abilities, which suggested that intelligence is made up of several factors, but this is different from Gardner’s model.
    • Charles Spearman: Introduced the two-factor theory of intelligence, emphasizing a general intelligence 'g' factor and specific abilities.
    • Howard Gardner: Specifically focused on multiple intelligences across various domains, which none of the other options explicitly covered in their theories.
  4. Conclusion: Given the above analysis and comparisons, Howard Gardner is the theorist who introduced and developed the concept of Multiple Intelligence.

The correct answer is Howard Gardner.

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