Who is most likely to face criticism for extending the definition of intelligence to include an overly broad range of talents?
History · High School · Sun Jan 24 2021
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- Howard Gardner is most likely to face criticism for extending the definition of intelligence to include an overly broad range of talents. He proposed the theory of multiple intelligences in his 1983 book "Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences."
- Gardner's theory suggests that traditional IQ tests (which emphasize linguistic and logical-mathematical abilities) do not capture the full range of human capabilities and intelligence. He argued that there are at least eight different kinds of intelligences, including musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligences, among others.
- Critics argue that by defining intelligence so broadly, the term becomes less useful for understanding cognitive ability and individual differences in academic or professional success. They suggest that some of the 'intelligences' Gardner describes might be better understood as talents or personal strengths rather than as types of intelligence.