INTELLIGENCE

W H AT I S
INTELLIGENCE

• It’s the ability to acquire and

apply knowledge and skillsAn
example of intelligence is
someone knowing that Dover is
the capital of Delaware. An
example of intelligence is Albert
Einstein. (uncountable) Capacity
of mind, especially to
understand principles, truths,
facts or meanings, acquire
knowledge, and apply it to
practice; the ability to learn and
comprehend.
INTELLIGENCE

• There are three types of

intelligence practical, creative,
and analytical.
P R AC T I C A L
INTELLIGENCE

• Practical intelligence is defined

as the ability that individuals use
to find a more optimal fit
between themselves and the
demands of the environment
through adapting, shaping, or
selecting a new environment in
the pursuit of personally valued
goals (Sternberg, 1985, 1997).
C R E AT I V E
INTELLIGENCE

• Creative intelligence is the

ability to go beyond the existing
to create novel and interesting
ideas. Creative people come up
with ideas that are like
undervalued stocks, which are
generally rejected by the public
at large.
A N A LY T I C A L
INTELLIGENCE

• Analytical intelligence is a term

used to refer to a person’s ability
to problem-solve, perform
academic tasks, process
information, and employ
abstract reasoning.