You've probably already read about this subject in one of your psycho-linguistic G.E. classes but I wanted to mention it briefly, because I find it really interesting and truthful.
Basically, in the past, researchers have referred to human intelligence as something measured by degree, and that everyone has a particular level of general intelligence, g.
but Gardner says, intelligence is multi-faceted.
His theory suggests there are 8 different types of intelligence.
1. Linguistic
2. Logical-Mathematical
3. Musical
4. Bodily-Kinesthetic
5. Spatial
6. Interpersonal
7. Intrapersonal
8. Naturalistic/Spiritual
What I'm most interested in, is number 6 and 7. Interpersonal intelligence- how well you know yourself. Intrapersonal intelligence- how well you know others.
If you dig deep into your social network and begin to analyze your friends, you'll realize that the people you care most about, and connect the best with, are the people who have similar levels of interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence as you.
If you have a same-gender sibling, most likely he/she is the closest person to you. Not because they're your own blood and because they have no choice but to love you, but really, because you tend to see the world, morality, virtue, humor, etc, on the same level.
Well thats what I think at least.
Concerning the opposite sex...
Maybe you're attracted to someone because they're smart. (Logical-Mathematical)
Maybe he/she can sing or play the acoustic guitar real well (Musical)
and if you're a girl, maybe a guy is really attractive to you because of his athletisim. He plays the field well, regardless of the sport (Bodily-Kinistetic).
They are lots of factors that play into attraction.
But I think what truly connects people, and allows them to be mates for life... is their comparative degrees of interpersonal/intrapersonal intelligence. (of course spiritual as well).
Anything otherwise... and they're bound to butt heads and foster inner-frustration, passive-aggressiveness (so common among asians), and whatever else that occurs when you're stuck in a monogamous relationship that is making you unhappy for an unknown reason.
I dont know where I'm getting with this. I really don't have much of a point.
But yes, There IS such a thing as interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence. In Korean its called "noon-chi". I'm sure its something that grows with maturity and experience, but you must agree with me on the fact that some people, really just don't have it.
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