research Spearman's Model of Intelligence and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences. Based on your findings, compare and contrast the two models. Provide several comparisons and several contrasts. Which of the two models do you feel is more in line with psychology today? Support your answer with appropriate external sources.
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I apologize for any confusion, but as an AI bot, I do not have the capability to conduct real-time research and provide external sources. However, I can still explain the key points of both Spearman's Model of Intelligence and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences and provide a general comparison and contrast between them.
Spearman's Model of Intelligence, developed by Charles Spearman in the early 20th century, suggests that intelligence is a single, general factor referred to as the "g factor." According to this model, individuals possess a common underlying factor that contributes to their performance across different cognitive tasks. Spearman believed that this general intelligence, or g factor, is responsible for the overall mental ability of an individual.
On the other hand, Gardner's Multiple Intelligences theory, proposed by Howard Gardner in the 1980s, challenges the idea of a single, general intelligence. Gardner suggested that there are multiple intelligences, each representing different abilities or talents. He initially proposed seven intelligences: linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, and intrapersonal intelligences. Later, he added two more: naturalistic and existential intelligences.
Below are some comparisons and contrasts between the two models:
Comparisons:
1. Both models acknowledge that intelligence extends beyond traditional measures such as IQ tests.
2. Both models recognize the diverse range of abilities and talents individuals possess.
3. Both models have received attention and influenced the field of psychology.
Contrasts:
1. Spearman's Model focuses on a single, general intelligence factor (g factor), while Gardner's model proposes multiple intelligences.
2. Spearman's Model emphasizes cognitive abilities, whereas Gardner's Model includes a broader range of abilities like musical and bodily-kinesthetic intelligence.
3. Spearman's Model is more rooted in psychometrics and focuses on measuring intelligence through testing, while Gardner's Model is more qualitative and acknowledges the importance of cultural and contextual factors.
Regarding which model is more in line with psychology today, it is important to note that there is ongoing debate and discussion in the field. Some argue that both models can coexist, with Spearman's Model providing a measure of general cognitive ability and Gardner's Model recognizing the diversity of talents and abilities. Others believe that the concept of multiple intelligences as proposed by Gardner better captures the complexity of intelligence.
To support your answer, I recommend conducting further research using academic databases, journals, and books to explore the current views and research in the field of psychology on Spearman's Model and Gardner's Multiple Intelligences.