Types of intelligence The meaning of intelligence is a concept that varies depending on cultures and ideologies. According to psychologists “intelligence is the ability to understand the world, think rationally and use resources effectively when faced with challenges”. (Feldman, R.S. 2010). Due to different types of human capabilities, there are different types of human intelligence. A part of intelligence is expressed mentally as in existential, intrapersonal and spatial intelligences. Existential intelligence is the ability and inclination to consider and question philosophically. People with this type of intelligence are very comfortable with concepts such as the meaning of life, the purpose of death, and other realities. Intrapersonal intelligence is the ability to know oneself well, seemingly effortlessly. People with this type of intelligence are considered well-grounded. It's not that these people don't have problems and difficulties; however, when difficulties arise, they know where to find help. Spatial intelligence is the ability to successfully traverse open spaces and terrain mentally without the benefit of extraneous assistance. Expert chess players and artists have this type of intelligence in modern societies; although in non-industrial cultures those who possess this type of intelligence chart the course of their societies' hunting and fishing activities. There is a type of physical intelligence. When I think about physical intelligence, the mental image I have is of an Olympic figure skater, with his leg outstretched as he spins in a circle. Spinning isn't what impresses me, I believe practice makes perfect; I'm impressed when they stop spinning and don't fall over from dizziness. This bodily capacity... in the center of the paper... the image was a plate; the correct answer was a saucer. Without a scale reference I couldn't answer correctly. Being African-American, it could be assumed that flying saucers were not part of my environment, when the resource was not provided. According to psychologists “intelligence is the ability to understand the world, think rationally and use resources effectively when faced with challenges”. (Feldman, R.S. 2010). This must be used to create effective tests. References Feldman, R.S. (2010) Psychology and Your Life Boston: McGraw-Hill. Howard Gardner's Theory of Multiple Intelligences (n.d.). Retrieved August 18, 2009, from www.pbs.org/wnet/gperf/education/ed_mi_overview.html.Bommarito, N. (n.d.). Cultural biases in standardized intelligence tests. Retrieved August 15, 2009, from http://www.nicbommarito.com/writing/nonfiction/anthroiq.pdf.