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Starting off 1 Discuss these questions. t Do you believe it is possible to measure a person’s intelligence accurately? Why (not)? t Even if you believe it is possible, do you think we should measure intelligence? Why (not)? 2 Now consider what type of a thinker you are. Look at the nine types below and give yourself a score of 0–5 for each statement (0 = completely untrue for you, 5 = absolutely true for you). Compare yourself with other students. How similar or different are you?
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Logical/ Mathematical
You like to understand patterns and relationships between objects or actions.
Linguistic
You think in words and like to use language to express complex ideas.
You are good at thinking critically and solving problems creatively.
You are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings. Interpersonal
You like to think about and try to understand people. You make an effort to cultivate good relationships with family, friends and colleagues.
Intrapersonal
You spend a lot of time thinking about and trying to understand yourself. You understand how your behaviour affects your relationship with others.
Naturalistic
You like to understand the natural world and the living beings that inhabit it. You have an aptitude for communicating with animals.
Existential
You like to think about philosophical questions such as ‘What is the meaning of life?’. You try to see beyond the ‘here and now’ and understand deeper meanings.
Musical
You tend to think in sounds, and may also think in rhythms and melodies. You are sensitive to the sounds and rhythms of words as well as their meanings.
Spatial
You tend to think in pictures and can develop good mental models of the physical world. You think well in three dimensions and have a flair for working with objects.
Kinaesthetic
You think in movements and like to use your body in skilful and expressive ways. You have an aptitude for working with your hands.
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