Traditionally, intelligence was measured by short aptitude tests that measures competence in core subjects such as reading and mathematics. And to a large extent, intelligence is still defined by how well you do on aptitude tests. However Howard Gardner, an academician from … [Read more...] about How to Improve All 9 Types of Intelligences
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Can Playing Video Games Make You Smarter?
Video games have long been seen as the culprit behind poor, lackadaisical performances in school. As such, many parents have forced their children to part ways with their video games, grounding them if they decide to do otherwise. Latest research, however, shows that parents … [Read more...] about Can Playing Video Games Make You Smarter?
Dancing Helps the Brain Function Better
The role of dancing in cognitive improvement has fascinated the scientific community for a number of years. To satisfy their curiosity, many academicians and researchers have carried out studies discerning dancing’s effect on a person’s knowledge. One of the recent studies that … [Read more...] about Dancing Helps the Brain Function Better
Can Playing Games Make You Smarter?
If, for a long time now, you have been trying so hard to shake off the addictive habit of playing games in a variety of forms, you will feel relieved to know that it may not be that bad at all. In fact, playing board and video games, or even competitive sports, may make you … [Read more...] about Can Playing Games Make You Smarter?
The Nine Different Types of Intelligence
Intelligence is broken down into nine different types, also called the nine domains of intelligence. This categorization of intelligence was first theorized by developmental psychologist Howard Gardner in his 1983 book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences. Since … [Read more...] about The Nine Different Types of Intelligence