Intelligence Types Test - theoretical background, test structure and validation study highlights

1. Intelligence Types
Test
Presentation by Ilona Jerabek, PhD
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2. Workshop Plan
 Introduction
 Intelligence Types Test
 Theoretical background
 Overview of the factors covered by the assessment
 Managing people according to their dominant intelligence type
 Work assignment based on one’s strengths
 Communicating information based on intelligence type
 Coaching others to understand and make the most of their learning and information
processing style
 Validation of the Intelligence Types Test
 Summary of results from studies
 Tidbits and insights
 Integrating results from the Career Motivation Test and the Intelligence
Types Test
 Question period
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3. Introduction
 The theory of multiple intelligences is based on work by Howard Earl
Gardner (Harvard University)
 It was introduced in 1983 in Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple
Intelligences
 Traditional types of intelligence, such as fluid and crystallized IQ,
the g-factor, logic IQ, etc. fail to fully explain cognitive ability.
 Traditional definitions of intelligence are lacking in ability to fully
explain performance outcomes.
 The theory explores various forms or expressions of intelligence
available to cognition
 Each individual manifests varying levels of different intelligences.
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4. Criteria for inclusion
 Criteria for inclusion of an intelligence type are
 the potential for brain isolation by brain damage,
 its place in evolutionary history,
 the presence of core operations,
 susceptibility to encoding (symbolic expression),
 a distinct developmental progression,
 the existence of idiot-savants, prodigies and other
exceptional people,
 support from experimental psychology and
psychometric findings.
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5. The 8 + 1 Intelligence Types
 Spatial
 Linguistic
 Logical-mathematical
 Bodily-Kinesthetic
 Musical
 Interpersonal
 Intrapersonal
 Naturalistic
 (Existential )
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6. Overview of the factors covered by
the assessment
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7. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Body smart
Key elements:
 Control of one's bodily motions
and balance
 Capacity to handle objects
skillfully
 Sense of timing of movements
 Sense of a goal of a physical
action
 Turning physical responses to
reflexes (muscle memory)
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8. Bodily-Kinesthetic
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
 Athletics  They process knowledge
 Performing arts (dancers,
through bodily sensations.
 They learn best by doing
actors, musicians) something physically, acting it
 Crafts out, or physically interacting
 Trades with others.
 New knowledge should be
 Manual labor & tools
linked with real life examples.
 Protective services (police,
 Move around. Pace and recite
firefighters, soldiers) when learning.
 Medical services (surgeons,  Teach material to someone
doctors, lab workers) else
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9. Logical-mathematical
Logic smart
Key elements:
 The ability to use logical
reasoning to solve a problem
 Involves number and
computing skills; Ability to
perform complex calculations
 Ability to work with abstract
patterns
 Scientific thinking and
investigation
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10. Logical-Mathematical
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
 Math, arithmetic, solving mysteries and  Make charts and graphs of new
logic problems information
 Proposing and testing hypotheses
 Classify and categorize notes
 Finding patterns, categories, logical
 Use flowcharts and diagrams
relationships – figuring our “algorithms”
 Using abstract, symbolic thought  Use rational, logical arguments when
 Sequential reasoning trying to persuade them
 Inductive and deductive thinking  Use if-then scenarios
 Solving complex problems  Write short summaries
 Strategy games  Take time to think about new info,
 Keeping things in order considering cause-effect and other
 Figuring out how things work logical relationships
 IT-related stuff
 Science
 Detective work
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11. Linguistic
Word smart
Key elements:
 Highly developed capacity to
use words effectively, in writing
or in speech
 Ability to persuade, remember
information, and explain
concepts
 Facility with words and
languages
 Good verbal memory
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12. Linguistic
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
 Writing & reading – have a way  Take detailed notes
with words  Keep learning journal and
 Story-telling elaborate on your thoughts about
 Debating and arguing learned material
 Explaining things  Create flash cards to memorize
 Vocabulary (enjoy learning new material
 Rewrite notes
words)
 Public speaking, journalism  Create outlines
 Cross-word puzzles  Talk about what you think about a
 Learning new languages problem or solution
 Recite or rephrase information you
 Often also interpersonal learners
need to retain
 Be the note taker/editor in group
project
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13. Visual-Spatial
Image smart
Key elements:
 Highly developed capacity to
perceive the visual world
accurately
 Capacity to understand,
imagine and represent visual-
spatial world
 Ability to transform, manipulate
and recreate mental images
 Good visual memory
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14. Visual-Spatial
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
 Mazes & jigsaw puzzles  Create mental maps of new concepts
 Geometry  Create conceptual maps (mind maps)
 Noticing details in patterns and images  Create charts and graphs to visualize
 Fine arts, drawing & doodling information
 Navigation and spatial orientation  Create flowcharts, diagrams and
 Thinking in 3D timelines
 Draw pictures alongside with notes
 Mental imagery
 Color-code notes
 Hand-eye coordination
 Use flash cards
 Image manipulation
 Visualize goals
 Graphical skills
 Learn by watching an instructional
 Work requiring spatial orientation
video
(pilots, sailors, architects, truck driving)
 Make outlines when writing
Drawbacks:
 Not great at retaining spoken words
and ideas
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15. Musical
Sound smart
Key elements:
 The ability to compose and
perform musical patterns, and
recognize pitches, tones, and
rhythms
 Sensitive to and aware of
sounds that other might miss
 Good auditory memory
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16. Musical
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
 Ear for music - discerning rhythm,  Listen to music when learning or
pitch, timber, and tone working (instrumental music is
 Producing music - playing less distracting)
instruments, vocalization,  Create rhythmical rhymes or
composing, conducting mnemonics to remember
 Musical memory – recognition, information
creation, reproduction of music,  Auditory learners – hearing
and reflection on music something is remembered more
 Awareness of sounds others might than seeing it
miss  Beat out rhythms when learning
 Often good at logic & math  Take breaks and listen to music
 Sensitive listening to others
 Learning accent in foreign
languages
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17. Intrapersonal
Self smart
Key elements:
 Ability to detect and discern
among one's own feelings (self-
knowledge) and the ability to use
that knowledge for personal
understanding
 Ability to construct an accurate
perception of themselves and
use such knowledge in planning
and directing their life
 Introspective and self-reflective
capacity; good intuition; often
introverted
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18. Intrapersonal
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
 Thinking and reflection  Process information alone when
 Awareness of their feeling learning new things
 Self-motivation  Brainstorm on your own first
 Complex ideas and problems  Keep personal notes along with
 Critical analysis original material
 Related new material to personal
 Deconstructing arguments
experiences
 Psychology, philosophy, theology
 Take time to reflect and ponder the
complexity of issues
Downside  Don’t rush them into action; they need
 Rumination to process information and fully
 Getting lost in one’s thoughts understand before they get going
 Daydreaming  Watch out for time management and
 Self-criticism and second-guessing project creep
oneself
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19. Interpersonal
People smart
Key elements:
 Capacity to understand and
interact effectively with others
 Ability to discern the moods,
temperaments, dispositions,
motivations, and desires of other
people and respond
appropriately
 Effective communication and
cooperation
 Highly developed empathy
 Often extraverted
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20. Interpersonal
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
 Leadership  Learn new things in groups (study
 Communication groups, project kickoff meetings).
 Brainstorming  Problem-solve in groups
 Reading people (brainstorming, bouncing ideas off
others)
 Social insight and empathy –
 Assign them to projects that
reading social dynamics require significant team work
 Social skills
 Get them actively involved in
 “Mind-reading”
brainstorming sessions
 Supporting others  Appoint them to even planning
 Social sciences committees
 Teaching, training, coaching  Don’t put them into positions
 Politics where they would feel isolated,
 Social work unless they also have high
intrapersonal intelligence
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21. Naturalistic
Nature smart
Key elements:
 Ability to discriminate among living
things (plants, animals)
 Sensitivity to other features of the
natural world (clouds, rock
configurations)
 The ability to understand and
classify the natural environment,
particularly vegetation and animals
 Excellent observation skills
 Strong interest in nature
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22. Naturalistic
Usually good at Learning/coaching tips
 Categorizing things  Learn outside whenever
 Understanding anything to do possible
with nature  Classify things into categories
 Being in tune with nature
 Relate abstract information to
 Have a way with animals
something concrete in nature
 Environmental sciences
 Take breaks and go for a walk,
 Agriculture
play with an animal or watch a
 Geology & mineralogy
nature video
 Meteorology & astronomy
 Use nature as a reward when
 Zoology & oceanography
you accomplish a goal
 Botany
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23. Validation study
Highlights and Tidbits
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24. Sample description
 Sample size: 10,135 subjects
 Gender
 Women: 5463 subjects (54%)
 Men: 3595 subjects (35%)
 Unknown gender: 1077 subjects (11%)
 Age distribution:
 Below 17 (n = 2984) (29.0 %)
 18-24 (n = 2933) (29.0 %)
 25-29 (n = 1073) (11.0 %)
 30-39 (n = 1191) (12.0 %)
 40+ (n = 1091) (11.0 %)
 Unknown (n = 863) (8.0 %)
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25. Reliability: Internal consistency
Scales Number of Items Cronbach's Alpha
Bodily-Kinesthetic 23 0.72
Logical-Mathematical 23 0.79
Linguistic 23 0.69
Visual-Spatial 23 0.72
Musical 22 0.78
Intrapersonal 23 0.7
Interpersonal 22 0.7
Naturalistic 22 0.64
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26. Ranking of scales
Scales Mean SD
Linguistic 81 15
Intrapersonal 80 14
Visual-Spatial 77 17
Bodily-Kinesthetic 77 16
Interpersonal 75 17
Logical-Mathematical 74 19
Musical 73 23
Naturalistic 72 16
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27. Gender differences
Women scored higher on: Men scored higher on:
 Linguistic (+6)  Logical-
 Visual-Spatial (+4) Mathematical (+11)
 Interpersonal (+3)  Bodily-Kinesthetic
 Musical (+2) (+4)
 Intrapersonal (+2)
 Naturalistic (+2)
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28. Interesting Tidbits
 When trying to come with ideas for a project,
 23% indicated that inspiration strikes when they
spend some quiet time alone reflecting on the project
(Intrapersonal);
 16% indicated that inspiration strikes when they
systematically analyze and consider all alternatives
(Logical);
 17% indicated that inspiration strikes when reading
material related to the project (Linguistic).
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29. Interesting Tidbits
 When asked “Imagine you had to perform a new
job for just one week. Which of the following
positions could you most imagine yourself
pulling off?” the top three jobs were
 Manager (40%),
 Philosopher/Psychologist (40%).
 Athlete/Dancer/Actor (30%),
 The least likely job was Meteorologist, at 14%.
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30. Interesting Tidbits
 84% indicated that the best way for them to
learn something new is to try it on their own –
this makes hands-on experience during the
onboarding process essential!
 Top subjects in school:
 46% chose Reading comprehension and writing
 44% chose Math and/or Computer Science
 39% chose Biology/Science
 Music came in last with 24%.
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31. Interesting Tidbits
 Birds of a feather…
 Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence was most closely
correlated with Naturalistic intelligence.
 Logical-Mathematical, Linguistic, and Naturalistic
intelligence were all closely correlated with
Intrapersonal intelligence.
 Visual-Spatial intelligence was most closely correlated
with Musical and Naturalistic intelligence.
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32. Interesting Tidbits
 What do grades got to do with it?
 Those who attained average grades in school scored
highest on Bodily-Kinesthetic intelligence.
 Those who did well in school scored highest on
Logical-Mathematical, Linguistic, Visual-Spatial,
Intrapersonal, Naturalistic, and Musical intelligence.
 And just to show that studying non-stop isn’t always
ideal: those with top grades had one of the lowest
scores on Interpersonal intelligence.
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33. Intelligence Types as a Function of Grades
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34. Logical-Mathematical as a Function of Grades
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35. Linguistic as a Function of Grades
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36. Visual-Spatial as a Function of Grades
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37. Bodily-Kinesthetic as a Function of Grades
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38. Intrapersonal as a Function of Grades
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39. Interpersonal as a Function of Grades
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40. Naturalistic as a Function of Grades
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41. Intelligence Types as a Function of Position
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42. Bodily-Kinesthetic as a Function of Position
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43. Logical-Mathematical as a Function of Position
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44. Linguistic as a Function of Position
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45. Musical as a Function of Position
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46. Intrapersonal as a Function of Position
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47. Interpersonal as a Function of Position
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48. Naturalistic as a Function of Position
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49. Intelligence Types as a Function of Education
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50. Logical-Mathematical Scale as a Function of
Education
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51. Linguistic Scale as a Function of Education
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52. Intrapersonal Scale as a Function of Education
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53. Interpersonal Scale as a Function of Education
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54. Conclusion
 Assess intelligence types to learn
 How to communicate new ideas to a person (great for
managers and other team members)
 What types of assignments the person would enjoy
and be good at
 To understand how a person processes new
information
 What to do to facilitate someone’s skill and knowledge
acquisition
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55. Ilona Jerabek, PhD
9001 blvd. de l’Acadie, Suite 802
Montreal, Qc H4N 3H5
ilona@psychtests.com
Direct line: 514-745-3189, ext 112
Fax: 514-745-6242
http://archprofile.com
http://www.psychtests.com
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