Naturalistic
Naturalistic is the most recent addition to Gardner’s theory and has been met with more resistance than his original seven intelligence.
Individuals with this type of intelligence are more in tune with nature and are highly aware of even subtle changes to their environments.
They are often interested in nurturing, exploring the environment, and learning about other species.
Traits
Characteristics of Naturalist Intelligence include:
- Interested in botany, biology, and zoology subjects.
- Good at categorizing and cataloging information easily.
- May enjoy camping, gardening, hiking, and exploring the outdoors.
- Doesn’t enjoy learning unfamiliar topics that have no connection to nature.