is there a widely agreed upon scientific universal definition for intelligence? i know there's the IQ, but i heard it only tests 3 types of known forms of intellect. there has to be more. can anyone bring up a full proof definition?
if not, then it's just a construct. or subjective from person to person with maybe a few universal consistencies, kinda like beauty.
There really isn't a common theme to the eight abilities in the theory of Multiple Intelligences. As I see it, these are disparate skills. I think what you are looking for is the Nature vs. Nurture debate (Genetic predisposition for intelligence versus Environment) There was a study done with genetic twins who were raised in different households.
To my mind, more important than raw intelligence is what you make of it.
Thomas Edison said, Genius is 99% perspiration; 1% inspiration. I think he tried many, many filaments before he found one that suited the lightbulb as we know it.
There are nine defined areas of intelligence in psychology today. You can be tested for which areas you are strongest in.
Geniuses are defined by their ability to take well educated risks.
the fact that they're all "skills" says enough about the perspective of whoever came up with it. they probably see intelligence as something that can be "worked on". it's definitely a more egalitarian definition. i'm not sure where people get the idea that it HAS to be 100% genetic, when IQs (just an example) have been shown to be affected by the smallest things outside of genetics.