STEP 1: Think about the three smartest people that you know personally. Who are they? In what ways are they smart? What do they do that sets them apart from others in their intelligence? Intelligence Types Psychological Principles

Psychological Principles and Intelligence Types

My former boss, my close friend and a coworker are the three most intelligent people I personally know. Because of her unique ability to analyze and understand complex issues, think critically, and logic, my former boss is an incredibly intelligent person. This woman is both strategic and analytical. She can see the whole picture, as well as the small details. A natural communicator and leader, she also has great interpersonal and communication skills. According to psychological principles, her intelligence may be largely due to her strong executive  function skills and high levels of crystallized and fluid intelligence (Sternberg, 2018). My friend is intelligent in another way. My friend is a curious person with a passion for learning. His creativity and ability to come up with innovative solutions and ideas is what makes him stand out. Howard Gardner (2021), believes he is an intelligent naturalist. This means he understands and appreciates the world around him and is adept at identifying and classifying animals and plants. Because she can quickly grasp and interpret complex information, my friend is extremely smart. Also, she is organized and efficient and can manage her time well. It is clear that she is very analytical and logic. Gardner (2021) suggests that she might have high levels of mathematical-logical intelligence. Cont…