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Sheetal aims to become a Forest Range Officer as she enjoys being amongst wildlife and wants to protect them from any harm. Identify the type of intelligence that Sheetal possesses.

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Sheetal aims to become a Forest Range Officer as she enjoys being amongst wildlife and wants to protect them from any harm.

  1. Identify the type of intelligence that Sheetal possesses. Which theory of Intelligence is being indicated here? (2)
  2. According to the above theory of Intelligence, enumerate any two types of intelligence other than the one referred to above and any two corresponding professions. (2)
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  1. Sheetal possesses Naturalistic intelligence.
    Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligence is indicated here.
  2. Types of Intelligence
    1. Verbal skills: The ability to think in words and to use language to express meaning.
      Corresponding professions: Authors, Journalists, Speakers.
    2. Mathematical/Logical skills: The ability to carry out mathematical operations.
      Corresponding professions: Scientists, Engineers and Accountants.
    3. Spatial skills: The ability to think 3-dimensionally.
      Corresponding professions: Architects, Artists, Sailors.
    4. Bodily-kinesthetic skills: The ability to manipulate objects and be physically adept.
      Corresponding professions: Surgeons, craftspeople, dancers, athletes.
    5. Musical skills: sensitivity to pitch, melody, rhythm and tone.
      Corresponding professions: Composers and musicians.
    6. Interpersonal skills: The ability to understand and interact effectively with others.
      Corresponding professions Teachers, mental health professionals.
    7. Intrapersonal skills: The ability to understand oneself.
      Corresponding professions Theologians and Psychologists.
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