What is Intelligence?

UPDATE: We are now full.

This is very short notice, but we have room for 2 or 3 more in our monthly Discussion Group.

The topic is: "What is Intelligence?"

We meet at my home in North Raleigh (off Falls of Neuse, near 540 and Durant Road). Address will be given to those who RSVP "yes"

I can comfortable fit 8 in my living room... 9 with the extra chair. We currently have 6 coming. Three dropped out because they're sick.

Let me know if you'd like to come. Cell is nine-one-nine, 210, 8888.

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INTELLIGENCE IS DEFINED AS:
~The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.
~A mental capacity to reason, plan, solve problems, think abstractly, comprehend complex ideas, learn quickly, and adapt effectively to new situations.

AREAS OF INTELLIGENCE:

Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelligences
identifies 8 core types:
• Linguistic (words/writing/speaking)
• Logical/Mathematical
• Visual/Spatial
• Musical
• Bodily Intelligence (coordination)
• Interpersonal (interacting with others / social skills)
• Intrapersonal (self-understanding)
• Nature/Existential (deep questioning of life’s meaning)

Sternberg’s Triarchic Theory:
• Analytical (book smarts)
• Practical (street smarts)
• Creative Intelligence
• Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
• Social Intelligence (interacting with others)

DISCUSSION:
• How do you define intelligence?
• What are the areas of intelligence?
• Is being good in math determine one’s intelligence?
• What is the difference between MEMORY and INTELLIGENCE?
• How is the IQ test measured?
• Is learning quickly a measure of intelligence?
--What about the slow but thorough learner?
• Is having “book smarts” a measure of intelligence?
--Can you think of examples of very intelligent people who did poorly in school?
• Must one be proficient in all of Gardner's areas of intelligence to be
considered intelligent?