Howard Gardner developed the theory of multiple intelligences. Gardner divides intelligence into eight types: verbal, mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic. Verbal skills are one’s ability to use language. Mathematical skills are one’s ability to perform mathematical operations. Spatial skills are one’s ability to visualize a space. Bodily-kinesthetic skills are one’s ability to control bodily motions and to handle objects. Musical skills are one’s ability to detect and create pitch, melody, rhythm, and tone. Interpersonal skills refer to one’s ability to interact with others, understand others. Intrapersonal skills refer to one’s ability to understand one’s self and knowing who you are, knowing what you can do, and knowing what you want to do. Naturalistic skills are one’s ability to identify and classify patterns and relationships in nature.
