Teaching Development Individual Differences and Intelligence; Thought and language Question Bank Past Year Questions Paper-4

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    Which one of the following is a critique of theory of multiple intelligences?   [CTET-July-2013-Il]

    A) Multiple intelligence are only the 'talents' present in intelligence as a whole.

    B) Multiple intdligence provides students to discover their propensities.

    C) It overemphasises practical intelligence.

    D) It cannot be supported by empirical evidence at all.

    Correct Answer: A

    Solution :

    Gardner's theory has come under criticism from both psychologists and educators. These critics argue that Gardner's definition of intelligence is too broad, and that his eight different "intelligences" simply represent talents, personality traits and abilities. Gardner's theory also suffers from a lack of supporting empirical research.


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