...Gardener Intelligence Paper Tiffany Ferrell PSY 300 February 13, 2012 Mary Newhams The world in which we live in is made up off all different kinds of people. In a normal society, we do not always call someone intelligent because they can dance or sing. However, according to Gardner, there are eight different intelligences, and one being a musically inclined person. The theory of multiple intelligences identifies eight intelligences: musical, bodily/kinesthetic, spatial, linguistic or verbal, logical/mathematical naturalistic, intrapersonal, and interpersonal (Kowalski & Westen, 2011). Being that the theory states that one can be intelligent in any of the eight or more, this can interfere with how one performs on their jobs. Not all of these intelligences can hinder someone in the business world, but one should be pretty savvy in a few of them. According to Gardner and our reading, someone can be musically talented but not have interpersonal skills. This would hinder an entertainer because of his inability to relate in the entertainment world. The three intelligences which are most important in a business world are the following: interpersonal (social skills), linguistic or verbal, and intrapersonal (self-understanding). If someone is not intelligent in these three, in my opinion could terribly hinder their personal success or career. Linguistic or Verbal In a business environment, one needs to have a high level of linguistic intelligence. The linguistic...
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...Individual Gardner Intelligence Paper When defining intelligence there are three different approaches that have been discovered, such as the psychometric approach, the information-processing approach, and the theory of multiple intelligences. (Kowalski & Weston, 2011) Howard Gardner developed his on theory of multiple intelligences. His unique theory looked at each person as being intelligent in their own way. His theory was developed on the question “how are you smart?” verses the standard question “how smart are you?” In his research Gardner discovered that there were actually multiple intelligences, he gives a list of eight different intelligences that he considers to make an individual intelligent. The eight different intelligences include linguistic, musical, logical-mathematical, naturalist, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, intrapersonal, and interpersonal. “Gardner’s theory suggests that intelligence lies on not one but eight curves, one for each type of intelligence” (Kowalski & Weston, 2011). There are three major intelligence that I feel have impacted my personal life the first would be Bodily-Kinesthetic, Intrapersonal, and Intrapersonal. Bodily-Kinesthetic When I began this journey of discovering my own intelligence I learned a great deal about myself. I found that I am 95 percent bodily kinesthetic. I was finally able to put a name to how I learn and it described my personality exactly. I struggled in school which was embarrassing but I knew the problem was that...
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...Gardner Intelligence Paper Name PSY/300 June 11, 2012 Instructor Gardner Intelligence Paper Introduction Intelligence is a concept that many people have trouble defining. When asked what intelligence is, people may state that it is how well someone solves problems or how knowledgeable they are about the world around them (Kowalski & Westen, 2011). Until recently intelligence was looked upon as a general attribute or an IQ. People with a high IQ were said to be intelligent in everything. Accordingly, intelligence was seen as a general ability (Ghraibeh, 2012). In 1983, however, Howard Gardner proposed a new thoery. Gardner asserted that intelligence has multiple domains which were independent of each other. He further stated that intelligence in one area did not necessarily translate into intelligence in other domains. For example, a student who is talented in art does not automatically show a high level of competence in music (Ghraibeh, 2012). Originally Gardner identified seven multiple intelligences which he believed people used to approach problem solving. These include linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal. In his theory linguistic intelligence deals with words and language. Logical-mathematical intelligence is associated with logic and numbers. Musical intelligence is connected to music, sound, and rhythm. Body movement control was linked to bodily-kinesthetic intelligence. Images...
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...Psychology Multiple Intelligences According To Gardner Harvard University researcher Howard Gardner introduced the multiple intelligence theory. A request to examine human potential because of his interest in cognitive development defined as“the construction of thought processes, including remembering, problem solving, and decision-making, from childhood through adolescence to adulthood (Wells, 2010).” Gardner found that there were more ways to measure intelligence than those already in use. Thus, his multiple intelligence theory presented other ways to explain that each person learns differently. He believed that every person has multiple intelligences and one particular technique for teaching should not be applied to all learners. He also believed that each person has different strengths and weaknesses and thus he or she demonstrates intelligence in various ways. Gardner defines intelligence as “the capacity to solve problems or to fashion products that are valued in one or more cultural setting (Gardner & Hatch, 1989, p 4.).” Verbal-Linguistic, Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Bodily-Kinesthetic, Visual-Spatial, Logical-Mathematical, Musical, and Naturalist are all different ways in which students can learn. But I will only discuss three of those that have more of an impact on my personal success. Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence The first one that is high on my preference list is the Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence. This type of intelligence basically described...
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...Internet Activity #10 Howard Gardner initially came up with seven intelligences and grouped them into three categories. He grouped the intelligences as ones that are valued in schools, intelligences associated with the arts, and personal intelligences. Gardner grouped Linguistic intelligence and logical-mathematical intelligences as the two intelligences that are valued in schools. Linguistic intelligence involves spoken and written languages, the ability to learn languages, and the ability to express yourself through the use of language. Poets and lawyers are people Gardner would use as examples of people possessing linguistic intelligence. Logical-mathematical intelligence is like scientific and mathematical thinking. It involves analyzing...
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...PART (1) REVIEW OF THE MOVIE In this true story about a man named Christopher Gardner, Gardner has invested heavily in a device known as a "Bone Density scanner". He feels as if he has made these devices. However, they do not sell as they are marginally better than the current technology at a much higher price. As Gardner tries to figure out how to sell them, his wife leaves him; he loses his house, his bank account, and credit cards as well. Forced to live out in the streets with his son, Gardner is now desperate to find a steady job. Chris sees the chance to fight for a stockbroker internship position at Dean Witter, vying for one career in the end of six months training period without any salary with other twenty candidates and he sell his devices at the same time just to support the meals and needs of his son and himself in living. There are two main characters in this movie, Chris Gardner (Will Smith) and Christopher (Jaden Smith). Since Christopher is portrayed as a five year old boy, his character does not give any huge contribution towards the development of the movie. Whereas, Chris Gardner is depicted as a real portrait of American man who really believes in the myth of material success and it is reflected through his way of thinking, attitude, and his action along the movie. Almost all parts of this movie describe about Chris Gardner’s struggle in pursuing his real and true happiness. PART (2) CONCEPTS (1) MARS Model MARS Model theories of Individual Behavior...
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...and brave. But who could considered example of heroes? Everyone has their opinion to define a hero so I also have my opinion to define a hero. “The Pursuit of Happyness” is a movie which was released in 2006. This movie is an adaptation of a real story. Chris Gardner, who is a singer father. He is homelessness and poor because he failed on his business. He also has to raise his son. For his son’s future ,he never give up and always look for changes to change his life. He believed that as long as it is hard enough, happiness will come tomorrow. In the end, he be a successful stockbroker and changes his life. For many hero’s stories, Chris Gardner is not a typical super hero. He doesn’t have any superpowers and strength. He is homelessness with his son and poor, no one can care about them. However, he is kind of a special hero. He has strong mind and the spirit of never give up when he faced to many challenges. Maybe he could not change the world and help everyone but he changed himself and he gave his son more happiness in his son life. And there are three conspicuous aspects about Chris Gardner in the hero’s journey step are listed. For hero’s departure journey, first step is “The Call to Adventure”. When Chris Gardner saw the stockbroker on the road, he found the stockbroker has fascinating smile and he felt the stockbroker has more happiness than him. He wanted to change and decided to be a stockbroker. The second step, we called ”The Belly of the Whale”. Many challenges...
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...ABSTRACT John Donne is acknowledged as the master of metaphysical poetry and is admired for his talent and magnificent wit exercised in his writing. Metaphysical poetry is a special branch of poetry that deals with the pedagogic use of intellect and emotion in a harmonic manner. The basic praxis of metaphysical poetry is to highlight the philosophical view of nature and its ambience concerning human life. Despite criticisms from various corners, Donne and his other companions remained busy with their work to concentrate on metaphysical poetry to portray the feelings and sentiments of human beings by dint of their skillful and artful literary accomplishments. This paper is to address the outstanding performance of John Donne in the arena of metaphysical poetry and it endeavours to make a critical assessment of the diverse issues allembracing metaphysical poetry as well as to establish the relevance of metaphysical poetry in the literary realm. ______________________________________________________________________________ INTRODUCTION ―Shine here to us, and thou art everywhere This bed thy centre is, these walls, thy sphere‖ The Sun Rising: John Donne The startling conversational lines marvellously enumerate the poet‘s intense appeal to spread the beams of sun on the lovers‘ world as a mark of illuminating the macrocosmic world and beckon the readers to enter into a new realm of poetry with a sense of attachment and belonging between different objects of nature...
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...https://bulldawglit.wordpress.com/sophomores/short-stories-of-the-world-unit/the-stories/the-jay-by-yasunari-kawabata-japanese-1949/ The Jay by Yasunari Kawabata, Japanese, 1949 The Jay by Yasunari Kawabata, Japanese, 1949 Since daybreak, the jay had been singing noisily. When they’d slid open the rain shutters, it had flown up before their eyes from a lower branch of the pine, but it seemed to have come back. During breakfast, there was the sound of whirring wings. “That bird’s a nuisance.” The younger brother started to get to his feet. “It’s all right. It’s all right.” The grandmother stopped him. “It’s looking for its child. Apparently the chick fell out of the nest yesterday. It was flying around until late in the evening. Doesn’t she know where it is? But what a good mother. This morning she came right back to look.” “Grandmother understands well,” Yoshiko said. Her grandmother’s eyes were bad. Aside from a bout with nephritis about ten years ago, she had never been ill in her life. But, because of her cataracts, which she’d had since girlhood, she could only see dimly out of her left eye. One had to hand her the rice bowl and the chopsticks. Although she could grope her way around the familiar interior of the house, she could not go into the garden by herself. Sometimes, standing or sitting in front of the sliding-glass door, she would spread out her hands, fanning out her fingers against the sunlight that came through the glass, and gaze out. She was concentrating all...
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...q) Define Metaphysical poetry answer) Metaphysical poetry is a form of poetry that has its roots in the 17th century England. The term Metaphysical poets was coined by the 18th century poet Samuel Johnson to describe a loose group of English poets of the 17th century, who were not affiliated with each other in any way. These poets were generally interested in metaphysical issues and even though they never read or saw each others works but all of them had a common method of examining these issues, hence a common ground in regards to the theme or topic of their work . In simple terms, the term Metaphysics is comprised of two words: meta and physics, Meta means beyond and physical means physical nature. Thus, Metaphysical poetry means poetry that goes beyond the physical world of the senses and explores the spiritual world. Poetry which deals with correlation between the real world and the after-world, concrete and abstract, soul and being, as well as reality and perception using philosophical methodology is called Metaphysical Poetry." The work of metaphysical poets was characterized by wit and the innovative use of metaphors, known as Metaphysical Conceits (elaborate and far fetched comparisons of two dissimailar things which have very little in common) and by speculation about topics such as love, life, god, religion and afterlife. The use of conceit in this form of poetry was made to develop a comparison which is exceedingly unlikely but is nonetheless intellectually...
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...after being produced by Will Smith, Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, James Lassiter and Steve Tisch on a budget of $55 million. Written by Steven Conrad. The music was produced by Andrea Guerra, cinematography was done by Phedon Papamichael. There were many aspects used in the creation of the film to make a lasting impression on the viewers. The development of the film started after Chris Gardner did an interview with 20/20 in January 2002. After the airing of the interview Chris realized the Hollywood potential of his life story due to the overwhelming national response to his story. Chris soon published his autobiography on May 23, 2006 and later meet with an associate producer for the film. The movie was produced with many liberties of Gardner’s true life story. Many details and events that took place over a span of many years was compressed to a shortened time frame for the creating of a film to be played in theaters, the roll of Christopher portrayed as a five year old was being played by eight-year-old Jayden, when in reality Christopher was a toddler. The story of the life of Chris Gardner began in 1981 when working as a salesman he invested his entire life savings him his wife and young son were living on in to the purchase of portable bone density scanners, which he would demonstrate to doctors and pitch as a handy tool for advancements over the standard X-ray machines they were using. The scanner plays an important role in the life of...
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...the true story of a real-life leader, Chris Gardener. Chris Gardner is the owner and CEO of Gardner Rich LLC with offices in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco. Gardner Rich LLC is a FINRA registered broker-dealer specializing in servicing public pension funds and Taft-Hartley plans for some of the nation’s largest institutions and unions. Conquering grave challenges to become a successful entrepreneur, Gardner is an avid motivational and inspirational speaker, addressing the keys to overcoming obstacles and breaking cycles. Gardner is also a passionate philanthropist whose work has been recognized by many esteemed organizations. Will Smith starred as Gardner and received Academy Award, Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nominations for his performance. Gardner was an associate producer on the film. In the early years of his life, Gardener was a scientific supply salesman. In the movie, he sells bone scanners which are hard to sell and no one needs. As a result he is shown to be financially distraught from the beginning. In 1981, as a new father to son Christopher Gardner Jr., he was determined to find a career that would be both lucrative and fulfilling. He was also determined to raise his child in the best way he could because he himself had spent his entire life not knowing who his father was. Fascinated by finance and in his pursuit of happiness, but without connections, an MBA or even a college degree, Gardner applied for training programs at brokerages, willing to live...
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...Answer : Metaphysical poetry, in an etymological sense, is poetry on subjects which exist beyond the physical world. In other words, it is a type of poetry dealing with abstract or philosophical subjects such as love, religion, God, beauty, faith and so on. But in reality the poetry which comprises the ideas or aspects that – physical love leading to spiritual union or religious, argumentative presentation of emotion, terseness of expression, use of conceit and wit in profusion, skillful use of colloquial language instead of Elizabethan lucid diction with the abrupt opening can be considered to be metaphysical. Originally the term ‘ Metaphysical Poetry ’ was coined by John Dryden and later popularised by Samuel Johnson and the features of the school which unite the various authors are quite numerous. As well as making widespread use of conceit, paradox and punning, the metaphysical poets drew their imagery from all sources of knowledge particularly from science, theology, geography and philosophy. However, John Donne is the founder of the school of metaphysical poetry and the other practitioners of the type of poetry are Crashaw, Cowley, Denham, Davenant, Herbert, Marvell , Vaughan and Waller . The most striking quality of Donne’s poetry is the use of metaphysical conceit which is a figure of speech in which two far fetched objects or images of very different nature are compared. It surprises its readers by its ingenious discovery and delights them by...
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...Human experience is the understanding or skill that is consequent from direct observation or contribution. Throughout the novels and short stories we read during this semester, there was an underlying message of human experience. The understandings the characters go through transform them emotionally, logically, and or spiritually, such as “Grendel” by John Gardner and “Swamplandia!” by Karen Russell. In both “Grendel” and “Swamplandia!”, Grendel and Kiwi has the need to fit in and go through being lonely. Grendel struggles with rational complications and wishes to be a part of human society; he goes to the Dragon and the Shaper for help and is exposed different point of views of the world. As for Kiwi, he leaves Swamplandia and seeks out into...
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...Christopher Gardner. Christopher Gardner is an African American man who begins making a living selling bone density machines. Christopher, along with his wife chose to spend their life savings on these new yet unpopular instruments. During the early stage of their investment; life seemed to be promising until a stream of bad luck arrived. Mr. Gardner became unable to sell these instruments which caused a downward spiral of events to happen such as: losing his car, losing his home, losing his family, and sometimes even losing “his mind.” However during his fight towards financial stability he ran into a guy who decided to give him a chance based on his ability to quickly solve the rubric cube puzzle in such a short amount of time. Throughout the movie money plays a pivotal role in the direction of the story. Money is revealed throughout the story as a matter, means, and measure. Matter. When considering the matter of money there are two different things that you have to consider; (1) physically having it or not having it and (2) being or having the ability to successfully manage it. During the movie Chris Gardner goes through a roller coaster experience with physically having money. He lets us know that when he first decided to embark on his journey of entrepreneurship the profit came very easily, However when he got down to his last few bone density machines, things got very rough and tight. Because his physical means for having it was non-existent in so many cases, the Gardner family...
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