| Type of intelligence |
Description |
Related vocations |
| Linguistic |
Sensitivity to spoken and written language: the ability to use language to achieve certain goals. |
Writer, lawyer, poet |
| Logical-mathematical |
The ability to to analyze problems logically, carry out mathematical operations, and investigate issues scientifically. |
Mathematician, scientist |
| Musical |
Appreciation of musical patterns; the ability to compose and perform musical patterns. |
Musician, composer |
| Bodily-Kinesthetic |
The ability to use one's own body or parts of it (eg, hands, feet) to solve problems or create products. |
Dancer, athlete, craftsman |
| Spatial |
Ability to perceive spatial relationships and manipulate spatial patterns. |
Navigator, pilot, architect |
| Naturalist |
Ability to recognize and classify flora and fauna. |
Biologist, naturalist |
| Interpersonal |
The ability to understand the desires and intentions of other people and to collaborate effectively with others. |
Clinician, salesperson, politician. |
| Intrapersonal |
The ability to understand oneself and to use this understanding to make effective choices in life. |
Relevant to almost any occupation or profession |
