What are the intelligence theories?

Intelligence theory mainly has the following kinds:

Classical IQ theory: It was first put forward by French psychologist Bioran, who believed that IQ was a fixed universal ability determined by genes and could be measured by IQ test.

The theory of multiple intelligences: put forward by American psychologist Gardner, holds that intelligence is not a single ability, but consists of many independent intelligences, such as linguistic intelligence, logical mathematics intelligence, spatial intelligence, musical intelligence and so on.

Ternary intelligence theory: put forward by American psychologist Robert Jeffrey Sternberg, holds that intelligence consists of three basic elements, namely, organizational intelligence, practical intelligence and emotional intelligence.

Intellectual capital theory: put forward by American psychologists Stiglitz and Wolff, that intelligence is a kind of capital, which can be improved through education and training, thus having a positive impact on personal life and social and economic development.

EQ theory: put forward by American psychologist Gorman, EQ refers to emotional intelligence, including self-awareness, emotional management, interpersonal relationship and social skills, which has an important impact on personal success and happiness.

The above are the main intelligence theories, each with its own characteristics and scope of application, which have made important contributions to the research and development of intelligence.