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Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

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Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences suggests that intelligence is not a single, fixed entity, but rather a combination of different types or "intelligences." These include linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences.

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