Intelligence Critique
Running head: INTELLIGENCE CRITIQUE
Intelligence Critique
Lucy Carnes
Psy 357
Leron Peterkin, M.A. Grand Canyon University College of Liberal Arts
May 19, 2010 Intelligence Critique
Which theory do you believe is the best for determining intelligence?
I think moral intelligence would be equivalent to these two intelligences because in order to make moral decisions, one has to understand other 's points of views as well as knowledge and motivation to do the right thing. However, unlike the two current intelligences, moral intelligence would need to include the ability to distinguish between right and wrong and the courage to make moral decisions. (Guignon, 2010)
Looking at the list of Gardner 's intelligences, we see visual-spatial, kinesthetic, musical, logical-mathematical, linguistic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. (Guignon, 2010)
Intrapersonal - understanding one 's own interests, emotions and goals, they have knowledge, intuition and inspiration, and tend to want to work alone. In addition to being in tune with their inner feelings, they have strong will, confidence and opinions. (Guignon, 2010)
Interpersonal - perceiving and understanding other people 's moods, desires and motivations. They are experts at interacting with others. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. I think moral intelligence would be equivalent to these two intelligences because in order to make moral decisions, one has to understand other 's points of views as well as knowledge and motivation to do the right thing. However, unlike the two current intelligences, moral intelligence would need to include the ability to distinguish between right and wrong and the courage to make moral decisions. (Guignon, 2010)
I think teachers should include the teaching of moral development for a few reasons. One, it helps students apply their
Intelligence Critique
Lucy Carnes
Psy 357
Leron Peterkin, M.A. Grand Canyon University College of Liberal Arts
May 19, 2010 Intelligence Critique
Which theory do you believe is the best for determining intelligence?
I think moral intelligence would be equivalent to these two intelligences because in order to make moral decisions, one has to understand other 's points of views as well as knowledge and motivation to do the right thing. However, unlike the two current intelligences, moral intelligence would need to include the ability to distinguish between right and wrong and the courage to make moral decisions. (Guignon, 2010)
Looking at the list of Gardner 's intelligences, we see visual-spatial, kinesthetic, musical, logical-mathematical, linguistic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. (Guignon, 2010)
Intrapersonal - understanding one 's own interests, emotions and goals, they have knowledge, intuition and inspiration, and tend to want to work alone. In addition to being in tune with their inner feelings, they have strong will, confidence and opinions. (Guignon, 2010)
Interpersonal - perceiving and understanding other people 's moods, desires and motivations. They are experts at interacting with others. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. I think moral intelligence would be equivalent to these two intelligences because in order to make moral decisions, one has to understand other 's points of views as well as knowledge and motivation to do the right thing. However, unlike the two current intelligences, moral intelligence would need to include the ability to distinguish between right and wrong and the courage to make moral decisions. (Guignon, 2010)
I think teachers should include the teaching of moral development for a few reasons. One, it helps students apply their
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