Theories Cognitive Psychology What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? Discover which type of multiple intelligence describes you the best. By Kendra Cherry, MSEd Kendra Cherry, MSEd Facebook Twitter Kendra Cherry, MS, is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator, and author of the "Everything Psychology Book." Learn about our editorial process Updated on April 13, 2020 Medically reviewed Verywell Mind articles are reviewed by board-certified physicians and mental healthcare professionals. Medical Reviewers confirm the content is thorough and accurate, reflecting the latest evidence-based research. Content is reviewed before publication and upon substantial updates. Learn more. by Amy Morin, LCSW Medically reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Amy Morin, LCSW, is a psychotherapist and international bestselling author. Her books, including "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," have been translated into more than 40 languages. Her TEDx talk, "The Secret of Becoming Mentally Strong," is one of the most viewed talks of all time. Learn about our Medical Review Board 1. What was your favorite subject in school? Art Foreign languages Math P.E. Music Debate Philosophy Biology 2. During your free time, you like to: Paint Read a book Figure out complex problems Run or Hike Listen to music Volunteer for a charity Meditate Garden 3. Which type of programs do you usually watch on TV? I'm not really into TV, I'll rather do something hands on. Foreign Films or Telenovelas "Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey" "So You Think You Can Dance" "The Voice" "Couples Therapy" "Super Soul Sunday" Nature programs on PBS 4. It's your day off and it happens to be a beautiful summer day. You are most likely to: Put together a puzzle Reading the latest bestseller Trying out a cool chemistry experiment you saw on YouTube Going for a run Head to a concert Call up some friends to hang out and chat Enjoy some quality time all alone Head up to the mountains for a day of hiking 5. When you are trying to come up with ideas for a new project, you are most likely to find inspiration by: Great works of art Motivational speeches Charts and graphs The human body Rhythm and beats Other people's perspectives My own intuition Nature 6. At a party, you're most likely to: Check out the host's art collection Talk with friends Estimate the number of guests in attendance Dance the night away Be the D.J. Network and connect friends to each other People watch Wander outside to check out the landscaping 7. You're sitting in the dentist's office waiting for your appointment. How do you choose to pass the time? Doodle Read an article Estimate the bill Get up and take a walk if it gets too long Listen to Spotify with my headphones Start up a chat with the person next to me Daydream Check out the condition of the office plants 8. You've been asked to participate in a community play. What role do you perform? Set design Script writer Treasurer Lead actor/actress Audio/visual Director Producer Prop manager 9. Which of the following games do you excel at most? Pictionary Taboo Sudoku Charades Guess the Song He Said, She Said Magic Tricks Geochaching 10. You have a big test tomorrow and need to review the material. What study method do you use? Use a highlighter for important notes. Read the textbook and take notes. Create an outline and rank items by importance. Get some hands-on experience. Make up a song about what you're learning. Form a study group. Relate the information to your own life. Study in the park. What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You got: Visual-Spatial Intelligence Tatiana Kolesnikova / Moment / Getty Images People who are strong in visual-spatial intelligence are good at visualizing things. These individuals are often good with directions as well as maps, charts, videos and pictures. Some of your strengths include: Putting puzzles together Interpreting pictures, graphs and charts Drawing, painting and the visual arts Recognizes patterns easily THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You got: Verbal-Linguistic Intelligence Hero Images / Getty Images People who are strong in linguistic-verbal intelligence are able to use words well, both when writing and speaking. These individuals are typically very good at writing stories, memorizing information and reading. They tend to learn best when they read or hear information and often enjoy debating or giving persuasive speeches. Your strengths include: Remembering written and spoken information Reading and writing Debating or giving persuasive speeches Explaining things well Using humor when telling stories THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You got: Logical-Mathematical Intelligence PeopleImages / DigitalVision / Getty Images People who are strong in logical-mathematical intelligence are good at reasoning, recognizing patterns and logically analyze problems. These individuals tend to think conceptually about numbers, relationships, and patterns. Your strengths include: Problem-solving Thinking about abstract ideas Conducting scientific experiments Solving complex computations THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You got: Bodily-Kinesthetic Intelligence CaiaImageJVCLOSED / OJO+ / Getty Images Those who have high bodily-kinesthetic intelligence are said to be good at body movement, performing actions and physical control. People who are strong in this area tend to have excellent hand-eye coordination and dexterity. Your strengths: Dancing and sports Creating things with their hands Physical coordination Remembering by doing, rather than hearing or seeing THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You got: Musical Intelligence Tara Moore / Taxi / Getty Images People who have strong musical intelligence are good and thinking in patterns, rhythms and sounds. They have a strong appreciation for music and are often good at musical composition and performance. Your strengths include: Singing and playing musical instruments Recognizing musical patterns and tones easily Remembering songs and melodies Understanding of musical structure, rhythm and notes THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You got: Interpersonal Intelligence Tom Merton / Caiaimage / Getty Images Those who have strong interpersonal intelligence are good at understanding and interacting with other people. These individuals are skilled at assessing the emotions, motivations, desires and intentions of those around them. Your strengths include: Communicating verbally Nonverbal communication Seeing situations from different perspectives Fostering positive relationships with others Resolving conflicts in groups THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You got: Intrapersonal Intelligence Gary Burchell / Taxi / Getty Images Individuals who are strong in intrapersonal intelligence are good at being aware of their own emotional states, feelings and motivations. They tend to enjoy self-reflection and analysis, including daydreaming, exploring relationships with others and assessing their personal strengths. Your strengths include: Analyzing your own strengths and weaknesses Analyzing theories and ideas Excellent self-awareness Clearly understands the basis for your own motivations and feelings THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet What Kind of Intelligence Do You Have? You got: Naturalistic Intelligence Julia Davila-Lampe / Moment / Getty Images Naturalistic intelligence is the most recent addition to Gardner’s theory and has been met with more resistance than his original seven intelligences. According to Gardner, individuals who are high in this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment and learning about other species. These individuals are said to be highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments. Your strengths include: Strong focus in subjects such as botany, biology and zoology Categorizing and cataloging information easily May enjoy camping, gardening, hiking and exploring the outdoors Connects outside topics to nature THIS TOOL DOES NOT PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE. It is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Share Your Results Share Pin Tweet By Kendra Cherry, MSEd Kendra Cherry, MS, is a psychosocial rehabilitation specialist, psychology educator, and author of the "Everything Psychology Book." See Our Editorial Process Meet Our Review Board Share Feedback Was this page helpful? 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