4.4 Theorists

Question 1

Gardner

Answer 1

Argued that there are atleast seven distinct types of intelligence, ranging from the conventional linguistic, mathematical and spatial abilities to interpersonal intelligence.

Question 2

Kaplan

Answer 2

Claimed that how well a person does on an IQ test depends ona variety of factors, not only on intelligence, for example:

• education
• reading habits
• experience with and/or attitudes towards taking tests
• cultural upbringing
• mental and physical health

Question 3

Flynn

Answer 3

Argued that IQ tests actually measure two types of intelligence- those that involve linguistic and logical mathematical abilities.

Question 4

Bourdieu

Answer 4

Argued that education reproduces the power and domination of ruling classes through a combination of habitus and cultural capital.