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restricted or repetitive patterns of thought and behavior” (cite dictionary.com). (To see more of Stephen’s
work, go to thesavantsyndrome.blogspot.com/2012/01/stephen-wiltshire.html)

Psychologist Howard Gardner identified a total of eight types of intelligences that are relatively
independent of each other. To Gardner, a general intelligence score (like school tests that are given to
pass a grade level) is like giving a city a rating. This would tell you something about the city but it
wouldn’t give you much specific information about its schools, streets, crime, restaurants, churches, etc.
Gardner feels that people can be intelligent in many different ways. Take a look at the following chart
which explains Gardner’s theory on eight types of intelligence:

(photo: pinterest.com)

As you look at the chart, which types of intelligence are your strengths? For me, I have interpersonal
intelligence, verbal/linguistic intelligence and intrapersonal intelligence. It makes sense that I was drawn
to a career as a counselor with these as my strengths. What are yours? How to they apply to who you
are today and what you hope to do after university?

Nature and Nurture
“Intelligence runs in families. But why? Are our intellectual abilities mostly inherited? Or are they
molded by our environment? Few issues in psychology arouse so much interest. Let’s look at some of

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