AP PSYCHOLOGY

LEARNING

BIOLOGY COGNITION AND LEARNING

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who defined intelligence as consisting of eight mental abilities?
A
Louis Thurstone
B
Howard Gardner
C
B.F. Skinner
D
John B. Watson
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The theory of multiple intelligences was first proposed by Howard Gardner in his 1983 book “Frames of Mind”, where he broadens the definition of intelligence and outlines several distinct types of intellectual competencies.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to Gardner, intelligence is: § The ability to create an effective product or offer a service that is valued in a culture. § A set of skills that make it possible for a person to solve problems in life. § The potential for finding or creating solutions for problems, which involves gathering new knowledge.

Detailed explanation-3: -Many of us are familiar with three broad categories in which people learn: visual learning, auditory learning, and kinesthetic learning. Beyond these three categories, many theories of and approaches toward human learning potential have been established.

Detailed explanation-4: -To continue with our theme of diversity in learning types, we will dive deeper into the world of educational psychology and discuss Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences. “Intelligence, ” as defined by Merriam-Webster, “is that the ability to accumulate and apply knowledge and skills.”

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