GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD
INTELLIGENCE AND ITS THEORIES
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It is not supported by empirical evidence
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It is outdated
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Teachers do not find it useful
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It has been proven false numerous times
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Detailed explanation-1: -Criticism. Gardner’s theory has come under criticism from both psychologists and educators. These critics argue that Gardner’s definition of intelligence is too broad and that his eight different “intelligences” simply represent talents, personality traits, and abilities.
Detailed explanation-2: -Among cognitive psychologists, Gardner’s theory has been heavily criticized for lacking empirical evidence. However, educators continue to study and use Gardner’s theory, with some colleges even discussing how they integrate Gardner’s theory into their classrooms.
Detailed explanation-3: -Most critiques note that Gardner’s definition is broad, and his identified “intelligences” are simply talents of traits. Additionally, critics note that there is not sufficient evidence to support his theory. However, the idea of multiple intelligences is popular with educators.
Detailed explanation-4: -Evidence from archaeology. Gardner says you can see evidence of the different intelligences in prehistoric humans. Archaeologists, for example, have unearthed primitive musical instruments (Music smart), astronomical ”observatories” (e.g. Stonehenge)(Logic smart), cave drawings (Picture smart), and so forth.