In your replies, evaluate (e.g., identify strengths and limitations) your classmates’ arguments using unique scholarly and scriptural citations. Make sure that your replies extend discussion by building on what your classmates wrote. Please go beyond simply agreeing/disagreeing with your classmates or reiterating the main points that you made in your own thread.
I think that multiple intelligences exist, and that it is a valid construct. I believe that these play a heavy role in the multitude of life paths we all gravitate toward, whether it be our careers, hobbies, volunteer work, etc. Our text cites that there have been many theories related to intelligence, and that it has been conceptualized in a multitude of ways by professionals over the years (Cohen, et al., 2022). I found Charles Spearman’s insights on intelligence to be very intriguing because it attributed it to both a general factor and ability (Cohen, et al., 2022), which I personally find to align with how I view intelligence.
The Multiple Intelligences Test gave a valid picture of my intellectual abilities. I scored particularly high in Interpersonal, Intrapersonal, Linguistic, and Musical. I find these intelligences to be fitting given my chosen career path in addiction and recovery, and also my historical educational performance. I think that this test accurately measured what it set out to measure.
I think that the developers of this test could utilize concurrent validity measures to test for validity. They could potentially do this by seeking out test takers from multiple areas of expertise to see if their strengths aligned with their field of work. This could potentially also be done using predictive validity measures by having college students take this test close to their graduation, and then following up at a later time to test for validity. One measure for error that should be considered is that not everyone will choose a field that aligns with what their strengths are, so this could skew results.
I feel as though the Bible supports multiple intelligences. 1 Peter is quoted, “As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace” (English Standard Version Bible, 2001. 1 Peter, 4:10). I think that this demonstrates that we are all born uniquely, with our own set of values and attributes and that we are to use them to support one another. There are many examples in the Bible of specific attributes being used to serve the greater good, which I believe to support multiple intelligences.
References
Cohen, R. J., Schneider, W. J., & Tobin, R. M. (2022). Psychological testing and assessment: An introduction to tests and measurement. McGraw-Hill.
English Standard Version Bible. (2001). ESV Online. https://esv.literalword.com