Different forms of intelligence can be estimated depending o the skills and values of an individual, social group, or culture. I feel most “intelligent” in intrapersonal type intelligence that influences my intellectual behavior, reasoning, problem-solving ability, and performance in various areas of cognition. According to Gardener’s theory of multiple intelligences, the Intrapersonal type of intelligence enhances one’s understanding of self-indicated by setting achievable goals and recognizing self-destructive behaviors (Huffman et al., 2017). I tend to enjoy self-reflecting to assess my strengths and weak areas. I am introverted since I spend most of the time alone and like working independently. Meditation and quieting my thoughts enable me to identify the things I do wrong and usually feel self-motivated. Introspection has enabled me to estimate my abilities, reflect on objectives and make life plans that I can achieve over time. Intrapersonal intelligence increases success in careers, academics, and life.
Interpersonal intelligence is the most valued in society due to its ability to build cohesiveness and manage relationships. Society values and appreciates people who can communicate and understand other people. Furthermore, people with interpersonal intelligence are interested in roles and careers for serving the community, such as counseling, teaching, and politics. Interpersonal intelligence has the skills to communicate verbally, foster relationships, and socialize (Yavich & Rotnitsky, 2020). In contrast, I think naturalistic intelligence is the least valued in society since they can only observe seasoned patterns but cannot draw the cause, effects, and conclusions. Naturalistic knowledge may also lack scientific control and ethical considerations.
If I could increase my intelligence, I would like to improve my spatial intelligence. I have always admired learning to draw designs and cracking puzzles. Spatial cognition allows one to manipulate and visualize objects in imagination (Idrees et al., 2018). Enhancing my creative thinking behavior through spatial intelligence supported by my ability to analyze critically would help me invent or develop designs and art. I think I can change to increase my spatial intelligence through developing hobbies such as photography, drawing, video gaming, and tackling puzzles. Spatial intelligence can be enhanced through practice activities that make one active.
References
Huffman, K., Dowdell, K., & Sanderson, C. A. (2017). Psychology in Action (12th Edition). Wiley Global Education US. Web.
Idrees, A. M., Ibrahim, M. H., & El Seddawy, A. I. (2018). Applying spatial intelligence for decision support systems. Future Computing and Informatics Journal, 3(2), 384-390.
Yavich, R., & Rotnitsky, I. (2020). Multiple Intelligences and Success in School Studies. International Journal of Higher Education, 9(6), 107-117.