Q3.2 Aspects of intelligence

Aspects of intelligence according to Gardner(1983)

As we grew up, we only knew that an intelligent person is good in math-based thinking and linguistic skills.
There are several levels of IQ.Gardner (1983):

1.Linguistic-verbal
These people are the ones good with words, both written and spoken.
They are good at remembering written and spoken information.
They enjoy reading and writing and are good at debating, explaining things.
They also use humour in their storytelling.
2.Visual-spatial
These people are good at solving puzzels, love reading, are also good at giving directions
They enjoy drawing and painting and recognise patterns easily
3.Bodily-kinaesthetic
These people score best in body movements, actions and control.
They are good at dancing, they do well in sport, they are creative with their hands.
They are physically coordinated
They best remember things by doing, rather than hearing or seeing.
4.Naturalistic
These bunch of individuals, love nature.
They are very in tune with nature, they want to learn about other species and explore the environment.
They are often arlet of any subtle change within their own environment

The importance of these levels to the business and technology.

The reality is that jobs are being automated more and more, resulting in a pressure for companies and countries alike to search for those people that have creative skills.
With the ever changing environment and advanced technology, the demand for creative skills becomes or is rapidly becoming greater.
Most businesses today, require creative thinking and skills to meet their target market.
Companies are starting to shift their focus from the features and performance of their products to more creative ways in which to create and deliver their products.
It is clear that creative skills are becoming a hot commodity in the market place.