Seven Kinds of Smart - Thomas Armstrong

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If the question "How smart are you?" As set out above, your answers in this situation focus only on the results of the tests and skills in the classroom, from when you go to school. Maybe you just solved a quiz in a popular newspaper, dealing with problem solving like "x may be y because b may be ...", or it's a Riddles require you to define definitions for words such as "bumbling" and leafy foliage. In the past, you may have had a smart test when you were in school or when you applied for a job.
The concepts of IQ and intelligence have tremendous influence on the creativity of millions of Americans. Having a low IQ or lack of wisdom in our society risks labeling them "mental retardation" or even worse. In fact, many of the most libelous words in our culture, including words such as the stupid, the fool and the idiot, were once considered accurate, even the science to describe individuals who have only achieved a low score, are at the bottom of the graph of the intelligence test results. On the other hand, when considered a talent or genius, will receive the incentives and rewards of society. It is the society that provides good salaries and many other incentives for those who are considered to be the best and brightest.
The content of the book "Seven kinds of smart" includes:

  • Basic knowledge that underlies the process of your cognitive functioning.
  • The checklist to determine your cognitive ability is the strongest and which is the weakest.
  • Practice exercises aiming at exploring and familiarizing with methods to help you become smart and wise.
  • Practice tips and recommendations for the development of different types of talent and intelligence.
  • Ideas and motivations to directly apply the theory of many kinds of intelligence to your life.