Test what you know about multiple intelligences. One of the most appealing ideas in psychology is the theory, first put forth by Harvard psychologist Howard Gardner in 1983, that several distinct ...

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We all knew that kid in school who aced every test. While that person probably was smart, chances are good they were also intelligent. We tend to think being "smart" and being "intelligent" are the ...

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Educational psychologist explains why many online IQ tests confuse evidence-based assessment with entertainment and ...