Howard Gardner

Definition

Howard Gardner is an American developmental psychologist best known for his theory of multiple intelligences. He proposed that people have different types of intelligences rather than one general intelligence.

Related terms

Multiple Intelligences Theory: A model proposed by Howard Gardner suggesting that human intelligence can be divided into eight distinct types such as linguistic, logical-mathematical etc.

Linguistic Intelligence: One type of intelligence identified by Gardner which involves sensitivity to spoken and written language and ability to learn languages.

Logical-Mathematical Intelligence: Another type identified by Gardner which involves capacity to analyze problems logically and carry out mathematical operations effectively.