Which Statement Concerning Howard Gardner's Theory of Intelligence Is FALSE

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which statement concerning Howard Gardner's theory of intelligence is FALSE?

• A) There are eight independent intelligences.
• B) Six of the intelligences are considered by some psychologists to be talents and skills, not types of intelligence.
• C) The linguistic and spatial intelligences seem to fit best with other definitions of intelligence in terms of mental abilities.
• D) Many of the intelligences are difficult to measure.

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Definitions:

Rhomboideus Major

A muscle in the upper back that helps with the movement of the shoulder blade.

Subclavius

The Subclavius is a small muscle located beneath the clavicle, playing a role in stabilizing the clavicle.

Pectoralis Minor

A thin, triangular muscle located beneath the pectoralis major muscle on the chest, participating in movements of the shoulder girdle.

Extensor Indicis

A muscle in the forearm that extends the index finger at the joints.