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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. Which theory of Intelligence is being indicated here? (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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Solution
- Sheetal possesses Naturalistic intelligence.
Howard Gardner’s theory of Multiple Intelligence is indicated here. - Types of Intelligence
- Verbal skills: The ability to think in words and to use language to express meaning.
Corresponding professions: Authors, Journalists, Speakers. - Mathematical/Logical skills: The ability to carry out mathematical operations.
Corresponding professions: Scientists, Engineers and Accountants. - Spatial skills: The ability to think 3-dimensionally.
Corresponding professions: Architects, Artists, Sailors. - Bodily-kinesthetic skills: The ability to manipulate objects and be physically adept.
Corresponding professions: Surgeons, craftspeople, dancers, athletes. - Musical skills: sensitivity to pitch, melody, rhythm and tone.
Corresponding professions: Composers and musicians. - Interpersonal skills: The ability to understand and interact effectively with others.
Corresponding professions Teachers, mental health professionals. - Intrapersonal skills: The ability to understand oneself.
Corresponding professions Theologians and Psychologists.
- Verbal skills: The ability to think in words and to use language to express meaning.
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