Explain which areas of intelligence come naturally to you and which areas could be further developed and why.

Assignment 1
For many years, IQ (intelligence quotient) was considered to
be the indicator of intelligence. An IQ
score is determined through standardized testing, often characterized by
measures of a person’s verbal comprehension skills, working memory capacity,
perceptual reasoning ability, and processing skills. IQ represents a narrow
conceptualization of intelligence and is traditionally focused on skills
related to academic success. Intelligence was once thought to be stable
throughout one’s lifespan. In other words, no amount of education or studying
could change your IQ score or capacity to learn. Fortunately, the research of
psychologist Robert Sternberg and others indicated otherwise, confirming that
intelligence can vary, can be developed over one’s lifetime, and extends beyond
the traditional skills associated with IQ. In this week’s resources, you will
consider Sternberg’s theory of successful intelligence and a theory from
another well-known giant in the field of intelligence, Howard Gardner. Gardner
identified seven distinct intelligences that offer a much broader and more
realistic view of the concept, and account for individual differences and
cultural context.
In this assignment, you will apply a theory of multiple
intelligence to your own life by identifying the intelligences you use
throughout the day, as well as which intelligences come easily to you and which
could be developed further.
To prepare
·
Review this week’s Learning Resources on multiple intelligences.
·
Select a theory of multiple intelligences that interests you the
most.
·
Track a 24-hour day in your life and, based on the theory you
selected, identify which intelligences you applied throughout your day.
·
Think about the intelligences that come easily to you and those
that could be developed further.
By Day 7
Submit a 2-page paper that addresses
the following: (Please write 2 pages)
·
Briefly describe the theory of multiple intelligence you
selected.
·
Using the theory you selected, describe the different
intelligences you applied throughout your day.
·
Explain which areas of intelligence come naturally to you and
which areas could be further developed and why. Be specific and support your
conclusions with scholarly literature

Assignment 2:
Journaling

This week, you will continue to populate the Psychology Theories
Template and add cognitive theories to your chart. As you continue populating
your template, consider the following:
1.
Identify who or what contributed to the development of the theory.
Were there key researchers or seminal research that led to the theory?
2.
Record whether the theory emphasizes nature (biology), nurture
(environment), or both.
3.
List the primary characteristics or features of the theory (its
key tenets and concepts). Be sure to include if a particular period of life is
emphasized.
4.
List the noteworthy strengths and weaknesses of the theory.
5.
(Optional) Include any notes that you find helpful in
understanding and applying the theory, such as potential contemporary themes or
fields of research in which the theory could be applied.
No Assignment submission this week.
Final submission of the Journaling Assignment will be due by Day 7 of Week 11.
(Please see attached for the template and 150 words)

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