Chapter 5 (p. 137-149)
(3) You have now read several views about intelligence. What do you think
about intelligence?
Is it one trait or many? more heavily influenced by nature or nurture? a
fixed capacity or a
modifiable ability? Articulate your views in a paragraph of 6-8
sentences.
I think intelligence is influenced by both nurture and nature. It depends both on how children are raised and how the affect the environment has them. I certainly think that nature has a stronger influence as children grow older. I think there is some truth to the "multiple intelligences." It's evident that people excel in some areas and are only mediocre in others. I disagree with the way that intelligence is often tested in schools, and is not a clear indication of what students achieve.
